Home Minister Amit Shah launches the book ‘Dr. A PJ Abdul Kalam, Memories Never Die’ in Rameswaram. Amit Shah, while addressing a gathering, paid tribute to the visionary former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and underscored the importance of his seminal work, “India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium.” He praised Kalam’s foresight in envisioning a path toward India’s development and how these ideas continue to inspire the nation’s progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Realizing India’s Potential: Amit Shah highlighted the first crucial point of Kalam’s vision, which emphasized the need for India to realize its immense potential as a nation. Dr. Kalam believed that India’s diverse demographics, rich cultural heritage, and abundant resources presented a unique opportunity for the country to achieve unparalleled growth and development.
Becoming a Technology-Based Economy: The second pillar of Dr. Kalam’s vision, as outlined by Amit Shah, stressed the importance of transitioning India into a technology-based economy. Kalam understood that embracing innovation and technology would enable India to leapfrog in various sectors, ensuring rapid progress and global competitiveness.
Adopting a Balanced Growth Model: Amit Shah emphasized the third critical aspect of Dr. Kalam’s vision, which advocated adopting a Balanced Growth Model. This model envisioned the harmonious development of both rural and urban areas, with a focus on uplifting the lives of all citizens. The integration of villages and cities in the developmental journey was deemed essential for inclusive growth and prosperity.
Dr. Kalam’s Vision for India 2020: The Home Minister further highlighted the significance of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s book, “India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium,” published soon after he assumed the Presidency. In this book, Dr. Kalam laid out a comprehensive roadmap for India’s future, encompassing economic, technological, and societal development.
Inspiration for India’s Progress: Amit Shah acknowledged that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s vision continues to be a guiding light for the country’s progress, inspiring policymakers and leaders to work towards realizing the dream of a developed India. He lauded the efforts of the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in implementing policies aligned with the visionary goals set by Dr. Kalam.
