India's status is constantly increasing in the whole world. Now the report that has come is that India has become the third most powerful country in the Asia Pacific region. In this list, India has left behind a country like Japan. Only two countries are ahead of India, which include America and China. In terms of GDP, India is the 5th largest economy in the world. It is expected to reach the third position in a few years. Let us also tell you what kind of report has come out.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday, India has overtaken Japan to become the third largest power in the Asia Power Index. This achievement marks a significant change in the geopolitical scenario of the Asia-Pacific region. The ministry attributed India's rise to its growth, young population and its ever-expanding economy. All of these have strengthened the country's position as a regional power. ANI quoted the ministry as saying that in a major change, India has overtaken Japan to become the third largest power in the Asia Power Index, reflecting its growing geopolitical stature.
Launched in 2018 by the Lowy Institute, the Asia Power Index evaluates 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on their ability to shape and respond to external geopolitical challenges. The index uses eight key measures such as economic capacity, military capability, and diplomatic influence to assess each country's power.
The ministry said that India's rise in the 2024 edition of the index reflects its post-pandemic recovery and economic revival. India has increased its economic potential by 4.2 points, which further strengthens its position as the world's third largest economy, mainly due to its strong GDP growth and purchasing power parity (PPP). The statement said that India has seen tremendous economic recovery after the pandemic, increasing the country's economic potential by 4.2 points.
India's future resources score also saw an increase of 8.2 points, highlighting its potential demographic advantage. Unlike the aging populations in China and Japan, India's young population is expected to drive continued economic expansion and workforce growth in the coming years. The report also mentions India's growing influence in multilateral diplomacy and regional security.
According to the report, India's active participation in groups like the Quad and its leadership in regional dialogues have strengthened its position in regional security without the need for a formal military alliance. Additionally, defense deals like the BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines point to India's growing geopolitical ambitions.
If we talk about other countries, then America is on top with 81.7 points. On the other hand, China is on the second position with 72.7 points. If we talk about Japan, then it has got 38.9 points. On the other hand, India's closest and neighboring country is not even close to India in this index. It has got 14.6 points in this index. Currently, Pakistan occupies the 16th position.
A total of 27 countries have been evaluated in the Asia Power Index. Apart from Pakistan, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and America have also found a place in these countries. While assessing or evaluating, 6 years of data of all the countries has been used. The report of this index says that although America is currently occupying the top position, it is constantly being challenged by China.
