Ignited Minds Unleasing the Power within India

Authored by the most influential Indian President yet this book delves into the obstacles that are preventing India from rising up to the challenge of development. India has unmatched talent and ambition with an inherent tendency to work hard then what is it that keeps India from overtaking the world. Why does India as a nation settle for the ordinary when the extraordinary is well within the reach? Dr. Kalam shares his dream of a nation that is unrivaled he discusses how he has from his experience met such skilled people whose visions can transform the nation. It is imperative that one searches for own solutions and find role-models in countrymen instead of looking towards the other nations. India must not strive to be the next America or Japan but has to be the strong nation that she is capable of becoming. For this all the trapped energies and initiatives need to be freed instead of suppressing them. In the book we are introduced to numerous role models that are hiding amongst us. Words of wisdom from saints and seers that the author encountered through his life have been quoted. The book proceeds to address the issues at hand and mentions some reforms that have to be incorporated in politics and policies. The policy making procedure of the nation requires major reforms. The youth has to be given a stage and the reins of the nation need to be passed on. The book motivates the young minds and forces the positive auras together to build the face of a new nation. About the Author A.P.J. Abdul Kalam The former President of India and one of the most celebrated scientists in independent India A.P.J Abdul Kalam was also a prolific writer who authored numerous books including India 2020 A Vision For The New Millennium and Unleashing the Power Within India among many others. He was also a part of DRDOs Aeronautical Development Establishment and was a lead scientist in India's nuclear weapons development program that included conducting of the underground Pokhran II tests. About the Author A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is one of India's most distinguished scientists responsible for the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle and the operationalization of strategic missiles. He also pioneered India Vision 2020 a road map for transforming India. The President of India between 2002 and 2007 Dr Kalam has been awarded honorary doctorates from thirty-eight universities and the country's three highest civilian honours-the Padma Bhushan (1981) Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Bharat Ratna (1997). A prolific and bestselling author he now conducts lectures on societal development in many international institutes and is involved in research on different societal missions.