India in the 2060s: Two Possible Scenarios
The future of a nation as vast as India is a topic of great interest, especially when considering the possibility of major global events such as wars and geopolitical shifts. This article explores two hypothetical scenarios for India in the 2060s, one where the population is reduced to approximately 50 million people, and another where the population is over 1.7 billion.
The Year is 2050
These scenarios are not based on current predictions but on the consequences of hypothetical events. It is important to note that the information provided is an educated guess and should be taken as a speculative narrative.
Scenario 1: Population of About 50 Million
After the end of WW3 in 2040, the world has undergone significant changes. The Asian Pacific region, due to the catastrophic use of thermonuclear weapons and bl4 viruses, has been largely depopulated and remains quarantined.
The Indian subcontinent, which managed to avoid the worst of the conflict, now has a population of around 50 million people. The USA, as the largest country by population, has assumed leadership in the governance of the world through the Council of the One World Government, which includes Russia, Germany, France, and the UK.
The ASAF (Australian South Asian Federation) oversees the region, promoting sustainable land and water management through the labor of the survivors. The environment is being purged, and farming is a communal effort. Births are tightly controlled to ensure the sustainability of these efforts.
Scenario 2: Population of Over 1.7 Billion
Following a narrow escape from a global nuclear war, the world has seen significant political and economic shifts. Borders have been redrawn, and new states have emerged, such as fragmented Pakistan. India has retained much of its territory but has faced significant challenges.
The Southern states have seceded due to the Southern Dravidian movement, effectively reducing New Delhi's control. The economy has shifted to a new model based on homeland economies and space mining, and the currency is no longer the primary medium of trade.
The advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) has led to automation and job loss. Indians are restricted from entering Western countries, and tourism has ceased. Economic inequality is extremely high, leading to a breakdown in law and order. The population in these regions lives in a Mad Max-like world, with gated communities and private control over land.
The environment is toxic, leading to widespread health issues. Food and water are scarce, and constant energy crises have depleted coal-fired power plants, leading to water shortages and a potential trade-off with the constantly developing droughts.
Conclusion
These scenarios depict a starkly different future for India, presenting two contrasting visions that are both bleak and concerning. Each scenario presents significant ethical, social, and environmental challenges.
The question remains: which of these scenarios do we want to become a reality? It is both alarming and humbling to consider how fragile our global situation truly is.
As the world continues to navigate the complexities of geopolitics, it is crucial for nations to prioritize peace, sustainability, and human rights to avoid such dire outcomes.