Journey into the unknown: an autobiographical account

By:

Purohit, Aditya Narain

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Dehradun M/s Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 2021Description: 150 pISBN:

9788195190812

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

910.92 PUR

Summary: Padmashri Awardee Prof. A.N. Purohit set up India’s first Alpine Center at a 13000-ft elevation in Tungnath. He also helped the Government of India develop “G.B. Pant Himalayan Institute of Environment and development (GBPHIED) “ and the Govt. of Uttarakhand in establishing the “Centre for Aromatic Plants” in Dehradun. Prof. A.N. Purohit has made valuable contributions in the physiology of mountain trees and medicinal plants. In this book, he passionately recalls his journey and gives a moving account of the life events which shaped him and his work. This book will serve as a source of knowledge and inspiration for the reader to have the courage to go ahead with their ideas, work to make it happen, and contribute to the world. ‘This book is an essential read for students, parents, leaders, educators, scientists, research scholars, dreamers and anyone who would like to decode what it takes to follow your calling, pursue it relentlessly, and create a legacy.’

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Gandhi Smriti Library	910.92 PUR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		175522

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Padmashri Awardee Prof. A.N. Purohit set up India’s first Alpine Center at a 13000-ft elevation in Tungnath. He also helped the Government of India develop “G.B. Pant Himalayan Institute of Environment and development (GBPHIED) “ and the Govt. of Uttarakhand in establishing the “Centre for Aromatic Plants” in Dehradun. Prof. A.N. Purohit has made valuable contributions in the physiology of mountain trees and medicinal plants. In this book, he passionately recalls his journey and gives a moving account of the life events which shaped him and his work. This book will serve as a source of knowledge and inspiration for the reader to have the courage to go ahead with their ideas, work to make it happen, and contribute to the world. ‘This book is an essential read for students, parents, leaders, educators, scientists, research scholars, dreamers and anyone who would like to decode what it takes to follow your calling, pursue it relentlessly, and create a legacy.’

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