Authored by India's most influential President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium explores the challenges preventing India from realizing its full potential as a global leader. Despite having unmatched talent, ambition, and a strong work ethic, the question remains: What holds India back from achieving greatness? Why does the nation often settle for the ordinary when the extraordinary is within reach?
Dr. Kalam shares his vision of an India that can stand unrivaled on the world stage. Drawing from his personal experiences, he highlights the remarkable individuals he's encountered—people whose visions and capabilities could transform the nation. He stresses that India should not aspire to be another America or Japan but instead should focus on becoming the strong, independent nation it is capable of being. For this transformation to occur, the nation must release its trapped energies and initiatives rather than suppress them.
In the book, Dr. Kalam introduces us to unsung role models who are already present within our communities, as well as the wisdom of saints and seers whose teachings have shaped his own life. The book also addresses key issues such as the need for reforms in politics and policymaking, advocating for a more dynamic approach to leadership and governance. The youth, according to Dr. Kalam, must be empowered and given the opportunity to take the reins of the nation.
India 2020 is a call to action for the younger generation to unite their positive energy and efforts to help build a new, vibrant face for India, ensuring that the nation realizes its full potential and ascends to the global prominence it is destined for.
