- Hardcover: 312 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books; New edition edition (30 April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670882712
- ISBN-13: 978-0670882717
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,071,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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We started well enough after independence but the lack of progress on many fronts thereafter is a major cause for concern. An old fatalism has begun to reassert itself and we have begun to lose our confidence. In India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, our most distinguished scientist, and Y.S. Rajan, who has been closely associated with the space programme, 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. The goal, as they assert, is not an unrealistic one. Extrapolating from current growth rates and trends, and suggesting various improvements and directions we can take to boost development, they show that we can soon be well on the way to providing our citizens with a decent standard of living. Past successes, too, bear them out. For example, we were able to produce enough food for our population through the green revolution, although many international experts scoffed at the notion that India could ever be without a begging bowl.In the sophisticated field of space technology we started from scratch to have today a system of satellite-based communication linking remote regions of the country. Initially there were failures in the space programme, but this only motivated our scientists to try harder. The same sense of purpose can lead us to success in many other areas. The aim: an India free from poverty, strong in trade and commerce, science and technology, providing health and education to all. After a talk on the role technology could play in shaping a modern India, a ten-year-old girl came up to Dr Kalam for his autograph. 'What is your ambition?' Dr Kalam asked her. The response was prompt. 'I would like to live in a developed India.' That aspiration, simply expressed, has been the hope of millions of Indians since independence. At the edge of the new millennium, Dr Kalam and Y.S. Rajan show us how to accomplish that goal. 'A developed India by 2020, or even earlier, is not a dream. It need not even be a mere vision in the minds of many Indians. It is a mission we can all take up -- and succeed.'--A P J Abdul Kalam
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The only reason I have given this book 3 stars is because of the rather text book type prose in it . In fact ,along those lines , this could well serve as a text book for high school students ( an edited version perhaps ) because of the very clear cut way in which the vision is presented .
I would strongly encourage every literate indian to read
this book and put in some thought about what Dr Kalam speaks . He has really done well to completely bypass the pressing issues of corruption and complacency which would have added cynicism . What I like most about this book is the attention given to every industry and infrastructure segment instead of laying stress on IT alone .
It is time Indians all over the world tried thinking like the authors must have done while writing this book. It is time we accelerated the process of laying claim to our rightful place in the Global economy.
Format:Hardcover
Central industrial planning by government has gone out of fashion because governments are not able to forecast which business segments will be successful in the future. Dr Kalam describes in INDIA 2020 a planning method that has been remarkably successful in India. The plan was presented to the Indian Government in 1966 and has played an important role in India's rapid development. Why did it work? Several success factors. First, a clear goal: in 2020 India must reach the status of a developed country. The vision: focus our efforts to eradicate poverty and to develop in a sustainable manner. Our attitude: there is not any obstacle that can withstand the force of our collective, coherent and focused will. With this clear goal and vision 500 experts that were also socially aware from industry, academia, research institutions and governments including Dr. Kalam developed the plan. The second feature was that the status in 1995 and the de 2020 goal was broken down in segments like, agriculture, materials, chemical industries, manufacturing, health care, the service sector and infra structure. These segments were further broken down in "intelligent" detail. "Intelligent" meaning not too broad and not too detailed like" Materials" into Steel, Aluminum, Titanium. Rare Earths The third step was to define the core technologies required to get from 1996 to 2020. For example in aluminum, modern smelter, liquid forging, eco friendly disposal. These core technologies were defined in sufficient detail to enable combinations of research institutions, academia, industry and government to launch projects to develop the required technologies.
The book was published in 1998 so you might think it is now out of date. It definitely is not. The reason is that Dr. Kalam was working on areas where the most advanced technologies are used like space satellite design, on missile development and project leader for launchings of space satellites. Dr Kalam succeeds to present the 2020 plan in very readable form in this book. Like Dr. Kalam I am an engineer, and I am amazed how Dr Kalam succeeds in describing the technologies involved, even the really complex ones in an easy to understand way. Another merit is that one can see the interconnection between technologies and their use in different application sectors.
The last chapter describes the role and actions required of government, business and the research institutions to implement the plan
For a book of this type it was a remarkable success, 75.000 copies sold already in 2002. Strongly recommended to all people interested in what technology can contribute to increase the well being of all including the eradication of poverty in a sustainable way.
The book was published in 1998 so you might think it is now out of date. It definitely is not. The reason is that Dr. Kalam was working on areas where the most advanced technologies are used like space satellite design, on missile development and project leader for launchings of space satellites. Dr Kalam succeeds to present the 2020 plan in very readable form in this book. Like Dr. Kalam I am an engineer, and I am amazed how Dr Kalam succeeds in describing the technologies involved, even the really complex ones in an easy to understand way. Another merit is that one can see the interconnection between technologies and their use in different application sectors.
The last chapter describes the role and actions required of government, business and the research institutions to implement the plan
For a book of this type it was a remarkable success, 75.000 copies sold already in 2002. Strongly recommended to all people interested in what technology can contribute to increase the well being of all including the eradication of poverty in a sustainable way.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
A BOOK THAT GAVE ME A REASON TO STAY IN INDIA
1 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
I'm a final year engg. student at IIT Kanpur. I used to think of going abroad (to the US) for further studies and then settle there, as many others at my university do. I thought that India couldn't develope and I could only waste my life by staying home.
I would like to thank Dr. Abdul Kalam and Dr. Rajan who wrote such an amazing book that after reading it I have cancelled all my plans of leaving the country. Now I would like to be in India, work hard , and see India grow as my and many of my fellow Indians' efforts bear fruit.
A must for those who have any tinge of patriotrism left in them, and also for those who think that India is the best nation to migrate from.
Oct 1, 1999
Vinayak Agrawal C-204 Hall-1
IIT Kanpur
208016
INDIA
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Torch Bearer For India in New Millennium
13 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
The book titled `India 2020 : A Vision for the New Millennium' by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Shri Y.S. Rajan is timely brought out to facilitate transformation (economic as well as social through technological interventions) to have a developed India by 2020.
The areas identified ranges from Food & Agriculture to High Tech areas including Strategic Industries. Enabling Infrastructure suggestions viability of inter-linkages between various sectors.
The book has sensitised the younger generation specially scientist/technologist to look ahead in technology development so that rapid changes in many sectors of economy are accomplished.
The publication contain well-defined targets so that active role could be played by all concerned including Industries, R&D personnel, Academia, Government as well as non-Governmental sectors.
I have strong conviction that the accomplishment of targets by each and every one in respective field as contained in the book will surely make India self-reliant and prosperous (A DEVELOPED INDIA) by early next century.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The book is good as it conveys message Learn to walk alone.
6 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
Dear Sir,
I have read this book. The book is very good and written in simple English. The opening message is very impressive " LEAN TO WALK ALONE". Self reliance and India has to evolve it own economic Policy,as well as development, business and marketing strategies.India has a large natural resources and talented manpower, which is morethan enough to become developed country. Only, we (Indian) have to use them in proper way. This books highlights about the strengths and weakness of our people. When one knows own strengths and weakness there is always SCOPE for improvement.
The most important message is that it creats awareness that India has to become BIG AND STRONG. i think authours are able to convey their message to general public.
ARUN AHUJA 122-A, GGI VIKASPURI NEW DELHI (INDIA)
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