Until the 17th century, India had a remarkably strong economy, constituting over a quarter of the world's GDP, but it lost its glory due to a weak military and political slavery, he said, adding that the current government is working on both these fronts to ensure that India regains its old glorious status. India is creating a strong, young and tech-savvy armed force on the back of a robust defence industry, which indigenously manufactures state-of-the-art weapons and equipment. Efforts are also being made to get rid of the colonial mindset, he said.
