World entering fourth industrial revolution era: Ram Madhav

Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav on Wednesday said the world is entering the era of the fourth industrial revolution, marked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and transformative technologies.

Speaking at the launch of his new book ‘The New World – 21st Century Global Order and India’, Madhav said, “The world is changing. The new era we are entering is not like the old century. The new century is of economy and technology.”

Highlighting the speed of technological progress, he added, “We are entering the era of the fourth industrial revolution. This is the era of artificial intelligence. Every field of science is impacting our lives. We are entering the age of Meta Humans. Today, virtual classrooms are a reality and soon robots will be teaching.”

Reflecting on the shifting global economic landscape, Madhav said, “Initially, America was the developed nation. China, during the 1980s and 1990s, focused on building its economy and business capabilities. In 1980, India and China had similar GDP levels. Today, China’s GDP has surpassed ours.” He added his book explores these developments in detail.

The Delhi University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Yogesh Singh, also present at the event, remarked, “After the Second World War, many bad things happened, but some good things too, including the beginning of the end of colonialism. India gained independence in 1947. Today, the world order is changing very fast.”

Singh praised the book for its comprehensive analysis of India’s evolving global role. “Amidst today’s challenges, this book outlines India’s significant interventions in addressing global issues. It highlights India’s rapid progress in technology, artificial intelligence, maritime strength, and space exploration,” he said.

“Today’s India, whose strongest pillar is democracy, is fully prepared to claim its rightful place in the global order of the 21st century,” Singh added.