India Has all The Ingredients To Emerge as Asia's Powerhouse

Many observers feel that India is more likely than China to reach the global power status in the 21st century, as it has the advantage of a democratic set up and a young skilled workforce fluent in English.

According to the Asian affairs expert Jim Holland, The forces that will determine which nations will dominate the 21st century may yet favour India's emerging reach for global power status more than China.

Earlier Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath had made similar remarks and had said that he is confident that while China may win the sprint, but India will win the marathon.

Mr Kamal Nath also said that by the year 2035 India will become the knowledge hub of the world.