Hyderabad, Sept. 21 -- BRS Working President and former Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) today stressed that India should aim to compete with China, Japan, and the US, rather than comparing itself with underdeveloped neighbours.
KTR reminded that in 1985, India's and China's economies were almost equal.
India's per capita income was $500 while China's was $300, but today, after 40 years, India's economy stands at $4 trillion with per capita income of $2,700, while China has surged to $20 trillion with per capita income of $13,000.
"Instead of being satisfied comparing ourselves with Pakistan or Bangladesh, we must question why China has overtaken us," he remarked while speaking at the "NDTV Yuva 2025 - The Mumbai Chapter" conference.
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