‘Design our Destiny’ should be our new mantra, says Defence Minister

Our destiny is to become the world's top economy in the coming 25 years and the science and technology superpower of the world, Rajnath Singh said while speaking at an event during Aero India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 15 expressed confidence that India will soon be among the leading countries in the field of innovation and emerge as the "light house" to the entire world.

Speaking after inaugurating the annual defence innovation event 'Manthan' during the Aero India in Bengaluru, he said, if we want to bring the next generation industrial revolution, then we should either do new things, or try to do the existing things in a new way.

"If we have to develop, then we have to re-define the competition. If we think of moving ahead with old technologies and old systems, then we will always be two centuries behind those countries (developed). That's why today it is necessary that we think in new ways and move forward accordingly," Mr. Singh said.

Suggesting that we should try to do something new with the traditional things that are going on, he said, a great example of this is the UPI payment method developed in the country.

"Moral of the story is that we should innovate. Innovation means thinking in a new way, which youth like you can do well," he added.

Noting that if we have to go ahead of other countries, it is necessary for "new people" and start-ups to come forward, the Minister said, in his view, start-up means new energy, new commitment, and new enthusiasm.

Pointing at first Prime Minister Jawahalal Nehru's speech on "Tryst with Destiny" on India becoming independent, he said, today, after 75 years of independence, we have got an opportunity to move forward on the path of 'Design our Destiny'.