Mission India - Softcover

Y.S., Kalam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143334999 ISBN 13: 9780143334996

Publisher: India Puffin, 2015

Synopsis

Mission India: A Vision For Indian Youth has been written with the intention of challenging the Indian youth to bring about a positive change in the country by 2020. Kalam starts off by telling the readers that there has never been a time in Indian history such as this, where the nation has 540 million youth and 20 million Indians across the globe. He also states that several developed countries have directed their efforts towards setting up research centers across the country, which has benefited scientists, engineers, and professionals from various spheres.

Kalam and Rajan tell the readers about their goal to make India one among the five top economic powers in the world by 2020. In the beginning of this book, Kalam presents the readers with a question as to whether India can become a developed country. He then provides insights into the current situation in the country, and explains that this goal is a realistic one. In the subsequent chapters, Kalam and Rajan begin to examine the five industries that need to become reasonably self-sufficient in the coming years, and each chapter tells the readers what can be done to bring a positive change in each industry.

They also tell the readers about the current education system in the country, and the latest technology that can be used to improve the quality of education. The readers are also given insights into the present healthcare industry and infrastructural system, which are trademarks of a developed nation. Kalam and Rajan conclude by telling every individual and organization about the role they can play in transforming the nation by 2020. Mission India: A Vision For Indian Youth has sold over 2,20,000 copies and has been translated into many languages including Serbian, Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tamil.

About this title

About the Author:

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is a scientist, author and a former President of India.

Some of Kalam s literary works include India 2020: A Vision For The New Millennium, Wings Of Fire: An Autobiography, and You Are Born To Blossom: Take My Journey Beyond.

Kalam was born on 15th October, 1931. He completed his schooling from Rameshwaram Elementary School, and went on to pursue his Bachelor s degree in Physics from the University of Madras. Kalam then pursued his studies in Aerospace Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. He served as the 11th President of India. The Indian Government has presented him with the Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, and the Padma Vibhushan awards.
Y. S. Rajan is an author, technologist, diplomat, and poet.

Rajan has written The Scientific Indian: A Twenty First Century Guide To The World Around Us, Global Business Technology And Knowledge Sharing: Lessons For Developing Country Enterprises and A To Z Of Success: A Companion For Youth. Rajan was born in 1943. He completed his Master s degree in Physics from Bombay University in 1964. He is also a Member of the International Law Association and the India International Centre. Rajan has been presented with the Padma Shri in 2012.

About this edition

• Publisher: India Puffin
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0143334999
• ISBN 13: 9780143334996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 104