Author: A P J Abdul Kalam
Y S Rajan/
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 324
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0140278338
Description
Can India become a First World Nation within the next twenty years? Definitely, say the authors, in this seminal thought-provoking book.
In India 2020, Dr Kalam, a most distinguished scientist and Y S Rajan, who has been closely associated with the space program, examine our strengths - and weaknesses - to offer a vision of how India can be among the world's first five economic powers in the next twenty years.
They cite growth rates and development trends to show that the goal is not an unrealistic one. Past successes, too, bear them out. For example, we were able to launch the green revolution at a time when experts had all but given up on India ever becoming self sufficient in food. Similarly in the field of space technology we started from scratch to have today a system of satellite-based communication linking remote regions of the country. The same sense of purpose can lead us to success in many other areas critical to achieving the goal of a prosperous strong nation.
Extrapolating from current growth rates and trends, and suggesting various improvements and directions, they show that India can soon be well on the way to providing its citizens with a decent standard of living.
REVIEWS:
This is no ordinary book..it should be in all libraries and on the desk of everyone who dreams about the future of India.
- The Tribune
Kalam seeks to inspire the nation to think big and pursue ambitious plans.
- The Pioneer
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Acknowledgements
Preface
Can India become a Developed Country?
What Other Countries Envision for Themselves
Evolution of Technology Vision 2020
Food, Agriculture and Processing
Materials and the Future
Chemical Industries and Our Biological Wealth
Manufacturing for the Future
Services As People’s Wealth
Strategic Industries
Health Care for All
The Enabling Infrastructure
Realizing the Vision
Afterword
Appendix
References and Further Reading
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About the Author
APJ ABDUL KALAM, b 15 October 1931, is one of India’s most distinguished scientists. He was responsible for the development of India’s first satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-3 development and operationalization of strategic missiles and their weaponization, and for building
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Can India become a Developed Country?
What Other Countries Envision for Themselves
Evolution of Technology Vision 2020
Food, Agriculture and Processing
Materials and the Future
Chemical Industries and Our Biol