Envisioning an empowered nation: technology for societal transformation

By:

Kalam, A P J Abdul

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill 2004Description: 255pISBN:

9780070531543

Subject(s):

Technology-Social aspects

DDC classification:

306.4 KAL

Summary: India has a rich heritage and a talented workforce, and is emerging as a knowledge society. Yet, over 26% of the population is below the poverty line; illiteracy and large scale unemployment persist. Over the years, the authors have interacted with people from all walks of life. During these interactions, they could perceive a strong desire of the people to live in a prosperous, peaceful and safe India. Moreover, they realised that technology is the engine which is capable of leading the nation towards growth and prosperity. These factors spurred the authors to write this book. The authors dwell on the vision and emphasise the mission for people from all walks of life for actualising a Developed India by 2020.

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India has a rich heritage and a talented
workforce, and is emerging as a knowledge
society. Yet, over 26% of the population is
below the poverty line; illiteracy and large scale
unemployment persist.
Over the years, the authors have interacted
with people from all walks of life. During these
interactions, they could perceive a strong
desire of the people to live in a prosperous,
peaceful and safe India. Moreover, they realised
that technology is the engine which is capable
of leading the nation towards growth and
prosperity.
These factors spurred the authors to write this
book.
The authors dwell on the vision and emphasise
the mission for people from all walks of life for
actualising a Developed India by 2020.

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