Kapil Rathi

Akhand Bharat during the Murya Empire 250 BCE consists of India, Pakistan, Afganistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan etc. Currently that Empire is divided into 7+ countries. Those countries have a lot of similarities as they were ruled by a common ruler in the past.

1. What’s the significance of Akhand Bharat in the 21st Century?

– Akhand Bharat has the potential to become a world super power again. If they all work together and support each other then it will be world’s number 1 in GDP by 2060. India alone has the potential to enter the top 2 by 2047. Imagine what will happen if 7 countries work together and focus on development. They have everything from cheap labour, natural resources, technology, ancient and modern knowledge, culture, tourism etc. It will be one of the best defence forces (Navy, Airforce and Army). They can rule over the Indian Ocean where the majority of future trades will happen.

2. What can countries do differently to align with this vision?

All 7+ counties have to understand the past chronology of events, avoid future debt traps.

• Focus on development and remain peaceful with each other.
• Slowly reduce dependency on Imports from the West, China etc. They should focus on self reliance.
• Remove all the debts of China, west or world bank etc. This will be a foundation stone and help as the base for this vision.
• Get back all your lands, ports, Gold etc which they have given in the last 100+ years during difficult times.
• Focus on the digital revolution and Cyber security.
• Constantly focus on upcoming technology as well along with Infra growth like Nuclear Energy, Datacenter, Semiconductor, AI, Robotics, Cryptocurrency, Cloud etc.
• Make world class infrastructure like Airports, Sea ports, Metro, bullet trains, highways, dams etc
• Preserve the Language, culture, historical monuments etc
• One time effort by making solid boundaries outside Akhanda Bharat  so that future conflicts will be reduced. This will avoid land disputes as well.
• Maintain friendly relations with other neighbouring countries.

3. Which country can contribute in which area to become a joint force?

• India: It is largest in size in this group and it has to contribute max in all sectors. India is growing in space, IT technology, agriculture, pharma, tourism, defence technology, natural resources etc. India has a good relationship with a lot of big countries which can help this group.
• Srilanka: It can become a major hub for world trades, along with India. Srilanka Sea ports have good  geographical advantage. It has a good tourism scope. It can even become a Navy defence hub.
• Pakistan: Pakistan has the potential to improve in Agriculture, IT sector. Pakistan Army/Air force together with India can be good combo. They should give back all China defence equipment which they took on loan. It can supply Coal, Uranium, marvel, salt etc to other countries.
• Bhutan: Bhutan can spread Buddhism to the world and spread peace. It’s culturally rich and high scope of tourism/spirituality.
• Afganistan: Afghanistan is rich in natural resources like Coal, Uranium, gold, lithium, rare earth, gem stones etc. They have more than 1 trillion dollars worth of minerals. The Taliban has to join the Army to help in the defence forces. It can be a trade route via land.
• Bangladesh: it is a culturally rich, natural beauty and major hub for the textile industry. It has a good skilled labour force. Land is very fertile and it can be an agriculture hub.
• Nepal: It has a great Himalayan mountain ranges (Mount Everest), site seeing, and cultural places. It also has lot of minerals like copper, gold, lead, zinc, cobalt etc