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Pathways to Greatness
What makes a nation great? Is it simply economic prosperity and military strength -- or something more? What is it that we as a nation require to make that last-mile journey to what all the plans, investments and projects are meant to lead up to?
It is only a matter of time before India is termed economically developed. But a nation has to learn to survive in tough times too. And for that what is most important is national character, born out of the value systems that exist in our families, what schools teach students, and the culture of the nation.
In Pathways to Greatness, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shifts focus from the economic development of India by 2020 to the development of our strengths, offering key lessons that will help India withstand the forces of change. He identifies what makes a nation great and also compares the standards of living of other nations with India's. He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone.In the book he completed just a few months before he passed away in 2015, one of India's best-known icons writes how our nation can become a leader on the pathways to greatness.
It is only a matter of time before India is termed economically developed. But a nation has to learn to survive in tough times too. And for that what is most important is national character, born out of the value systems that exist in our families, what schools teach students, and the culture of the nation.
In Pathways to Greatness, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shifts focus from the economic development of India by 2020 to the development of our strengths, offering key lessons that will help India withstand the forces of change. He identifies what makes a nation great and also compares the standards of living of other nations with India's. He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone.In the book he completed just a few months before he passed away in 2015, one of India's best-known icons writes how our nation can become a leader on the pathways to greatness.
184 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2018
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
129 books1,873 followersAvul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (Tamil: அவுல் பகீர் ஜைனுலாப்தீன் அப்துல் கலாம்) usually referred to as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was one of India's most distinguished scientists. He was an Aerospace engineer, professor, and chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. During his term as President, he was popularly known as the People's President.
Before his term as India's president, he worked as an aeronautical engineer with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). He was responsible for the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle,the SLV-3 He is popularly known as the Missile Man of India for his work on development of ballistic missile and space rocket technology. Kalam played a pivotal organisational, technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear test in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974.
He has the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from thirty universities and the country's three highest civilian honours - Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Bharat Ratna (1997).
Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who became popular as ‘People’s President’, passed away on July 27th, 2015 at the age of 83 in Shillong, India.
Before his term as India's president, he worked as an aeronautical engineer with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). He was responsible for the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle,the SLV-3 He is popularly known as the Missile Man of India for his work on development of ballistic missile and space rocket technology. Kalam played a pivotal organisational, technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear test in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974.
He has the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from thirty universities and the country's three highest civilian honours - Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Bharat Ratna (1997).
Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who became popular as ‘People’s President’, passed away on July 27th, 2015 at the age of 83 in Shillong, India.
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January 6, 2022
Its a must read book for every Indian irrespective of their profession. This book shows us the mirror of how we as individuals can perform our day to day task with integrity to contribute towards the development of our nation. We often pass it on and say that what can we do when the system is skewed! Dear readers, kindly read this book, you’ll know how a speck by an individual collectively can bring about that positive change!! 😌
September 14, 2018
APJ Abdul Kalam Sir, a rightful person to discuss the problems and propose solutions in the perfect way. Book describes the various section which needs to be improved when we have a vision of becoming an economic superpower country. Few of the ideas are of ground level which can be implemented in our day to day life. I love the way how he talks about not only becoming the Superpower but making our nation great, i.e. what is it that we as a nation require to make that last-mile journey to what all the plans, investments and projects are meant to lead up to? It is only a matter of time before India is termed economically developed. But a nation has to learn to survive in tough times too. And for that what is most important is a national character, born out of the value systems that exist in our families, what schools teach students, and the culture of the nation. He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone. In the book, he completed just a few months before he passed away in 2015, one of India's best-known public icons writes about how our nation can become a leader on the pathways to greatness.
Lastly, though the book is written for an Indian audience, it equally fits for any country.
I would highly recommend each one of us to read and share it with larger audience.
Lastly, though the book is written for an Indian audience, it equally fits for any country.
I would highly recommend each one of us to read and share it with larger audience.
November 8, 2018
In this book A.P.J. Abdul kalam shifts focus from the economic development of India by 2020 to the development of our strengths, offering key lessons that will help India withstand the forces of change. He identifies what makes a nation great and also compares the standards of living of other nations with India's.
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He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone.
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In this book he completed just a few months before he passed away in 2015, one of India's best-known icons writes how our nation can become a leader on the pathways to greatness
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He draws on his travels and his interactions with people. He evolves unique oaths for citizens from all walks of life to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone.
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In this book he completed just a few months before he passed away in 2015, one of India's best-known icons writes how our nation can become a leader on the pathways to greatness
September 10, 2017
This book discuss common problems and its solutions faced by India in the present era. It also gives an insight on specific area where work is needed to make India into a developed country. Dr Kalam shares his experience with different people from across the country which are working round the clock to make India great. He also talks about developing a national character in all citizens.
Although this is written with India in the center, but would be relevant to every developing countries.
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father , let my country awake...
Although this is written with India in the center, but would be relevant to every developing countries.
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father , let my country awake...
September 16, 2018
Always great to read book by a great person. The book talk about various do's by different people to make this country , i.e, India great by 2020. Various oths for various people are given in a poinwise manner
June 12, 2020
His last message to us,his dreams about India !!
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