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IGNITED MINDS IGNITED MINDS UNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN INDIA UNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN INDIA

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IGNITED MINDSIGNITED MINDSUNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN INDIAUNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN INDIA

ABOUT THE AUTHORABOUT THE AUTHORDr. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM is the former Dr. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM is the former president of Indiapresident of IndiaOne of the most distinguished scientists: One of the most distinguished scientists: contributed a lot in enhancing our defence contributed a lot in enhancing our defence systemsystemPlayed a crucial role in the country’s Played a crucial role in the country’s missile development programme.missile development programme.Associated with ISRO, DRDO etc.Associated with ISRO, DRDO etc.Awarded with Padma- Bhushan, Padma- Awarded with Padma- Bhushan, Padma- Vibhushan and Bharat- RatnaVibhushan and Bharat- Ratna

ABOUT THE BOOKABOUT THE BOOKWritten with the aim of inspiring the Written with the aim of inspiring the youth of the countryyouth of the countryTo initiate a process of radical To initiate a process of radical change in the basic thinking process change in the basic thinking process and outlookand outlookHighlights the importance of action Highlights the importance of action along with ideasalong with ideasProvides a holistic approach to Provides a holistic approach to individual developmentindividual development

WHY I CHOSE THIS BOOKWHY I CHOSE THIS BOOK

Recommended by my dadRecommended by my dad

the author’s reputation as a role- the author’s reputation as a role- model for many…model for many…

““Kalam is a dreamer of great dreams… Kalam is a dreamer of great dreams… Ignited minds will fire the minds of Ignited minds will fire the minds of the young to whom it is primarily the young to whom it is primarily addressedaddressed.”.”

Khushwant SinghKhushwant Singh

Chaper 1: the dream and the Chaper 1: the dream and the messagemessage

it inspires the reader to dream big it inspires the reader to dream big and strive for excellence.and strive for excellence.

The importance of ingraining The importance of ingraining spirituality and self- realization in spirituality and self- realization in education has been highlighted.education has been highlighted.

Individual development vis-a-vis Individual development vis-a-vis collective goal- setting as a process collective goal- setting as a process for the nation’s developmentfor the nation’s development

The importance of peace and The importance of peace and equality, humanitarian behavior and equality, humanitarian behavior and constant self- improvement has been constant self- improvement has been dealt with, and the way outlooks dealt with, and the way outlooks have changed in the course of time.have changed in the course of time.

4 stages of development:4 stages of development:Athlete stageAthlete stage

Warrior stageWarrior stage

Big brother stageBig brother stage

Self- realization stageSelf- realization stage

Chapter 2: give us a role modelChapter 2: give us a role modelhighlights the importance of role- models to look highlights the importance of role- models to look up to.up to.The real power of a nation lies in its youngsters, The real power of a nation lies in its youngsters, who need a role- model to guide them and take who need a role- model to guide them and take them to a position of confidence to succeed.them to a position of confidence to succeed.The change in role- models as a function of age.The change in role- models as a function of age.Responsibility of the present generation to inspire Responsibility of the present generation to inspire the next.the next.Curiosity and enthusiasm directed well are a Curiosity and enthusiasm directed well are a source of huge potential for a nation.source of huge potential for a nation.““Role models can help us focus on what is good Role models can help us focus on what is good for us as individuals, as groups, and of course, as for us as individuals, as groups, and of course, as nations.”nations.”

Chapter 3: visionary teachers and Chapter 3: visionary teachers and scientistsscientists

this is about the importance of having a this is about the importance of having a vision. If we have a vision, only then can vision. If we have a vision, only then can we materialize it.we materialize it.A number of visionaries have taken small A number of visionaries have taken small challenges to great heights and changed challenges to great heights and changed the face of India.the face of India.The vision set by such great minds The vision set by such great minds continues till date.continues till date.A vision creates the driving force, that can A vision creates the driving force, that can get us anywhere. It instills a spirit of get us anywhere. It instills a spirit of victory- to know that we can and we will.victory- to know that we can and we will.

The author, in particular, talks about The author, in particular, talks about three great indian scientists, who three great indian scientists, who were successful because they were successful because they realized the importance of making realized the importance of making the political leadership understand the political leadership understand the importance of their work.the importance of their work.

The leaders put their organization The leaders put their organization above themselves, and everyone above themselves, and everyone works together for a goal.works together for a goal.

Chapter 4: Learning from saints Chapter 4: Learning from saints and seersand seers

Chapter 4 is a spiritual journey into the Chapter 4 is a spiritual journey into the minds of saints and seers.minds of saints and seers.Spiritual progress alongwith technological Spiritual progress alongwith technological advancements will lead to real prosperity.advancements will lead to real prosperity.Integrating morals in the youth is Integrating morals in the youth is necessary to build the foundation of a necessary to build the foundation of a nation with character.nation with character.The need for virtue in people, in leaders The need for virtue in people, in leaders and in the officers who work for the and in the officers who work for the country, is needed to transform India.country, is needed to transform India.

Chapter 5: Patriotism beyond Chapter 5: Patriotism beyond politics and religionpolitics and religion

Patriotism extends beyond politics and Patriotism extends beyond politics and religion.religion.Religion as a uniting force as against a Religion as a uniting force as against a fighting tool.fighting tool.

““For great men religion is a way of making For great men religion is a way of making friends. Small people make religion a friends. Small people make religion a fighting tool.”fighting tool.”Our approach should be driven by a Our approach should be driven by a national vision, not by the race for power national vision, not by the race for power as seen in the mucky politics today.as seen in the mucky politics today.

Chapter 6: the knowledge societyChapter 6: the knowledge societyKnowledge as a prime mover of prosperity Knowledge as a prime mover of prosperity

and power. and power. Knowledge- various forms, myriad sources.Knowledge- various forms, myriad sources.Role of the youth in the creation of the Role of the youth in the creation of the knowledge society.knowledge society.The importance of uplifting the rural areas; The importance of uplifting the rural areas; the role of communication, transport and the role of communication, transport and power, for achieving a better standard of power, for achieving a better standard of life.life.The supplanting of a spirit of defeat with a The supplanting of a spirit of defeat with a spirit of victory.spirit of victory.

Chapter 7: Getting the forces Chapter 7: Getting the forces togethertogether

The drivers of progress: The drivers of progress: agriculureagriculurePowerPowerEducation and healthcareEducation and healthcareITITStrategic sectorStrategic sector

Making the benefits reach the hard- to – access Making the benefits reach the hard- to – access areas.areas.Integrated mission approach to tackle the Integrated mission approach to tackle the problems afflicting society.problems afflicting society.Forward and backward linkagesForward and backward linkagesTransparency in the public systemTransparency in the public systemImplementation of policies in mission mode is Implementation of policies in mission mode is required to succeed.required to succeed.

Chapter 8: building a new stateChapter 8: building a new stateNurturing an area’s core competenciesNurturing an area’s core competencies

Industry and nature working in harmony.Industry and nature working in harmony.

Importance of value additionImportance of value addition

Leaders arise when vision formsLeaders arise when vision forms

Cutting across departmental barriersCutting across departmental barriers

Fear of risk and responsibilityFear of risk and responsibility

Challenges bring opportunitiesChallenges bring opportunities

The way to development is through The way to development is through purposeful activity.purposeful activity.

Guidance in the proper directionGuidance in the proper direction

Need for educational reforms.Need for educational reforms.

Political co-ordinationPolitical co-ordination

Integration amongst sectorsIntegration amongst sectors

Mission mode of activitiesMission mode of activities

Willingness to take risks.Willingness to take risks.

Chapter 9: To my countrymenChapter 9: To my countrymen

In the last chapter, the author puts In the last chapter, the author puts forward an open question- as to why, forward an open question- as to why, inspite of having plenty of natural inspite of having plenty of natural resources, the country is poor.resources, the country is poor.

He then proceeds to answer it, He then proceeds to answer it, bringing out various ways by which bringing out various ways by which poverty can be eliminated, by poverty can be eliminated, by changing the way things are done.changing the way things are done.

1. value addition: india is a net 1. value addition: india is a net exporter of raw material, when the exporter of raw material, when the same material can be processed and same material can be processed and enhanced in value.enhanced in value.2. value addition opens up more 2. value addition opens up more avenues for development and avenues for development and employment generastion.employment generastion.Technological prowess is key to Technological prowess is key to becoming a world power.becoming a world power.

Mission mode: a mission overrides Mission mode: a mission overrides organizations, and organizations override organizations, and organizations override individuals.individuals.Working together, instead of working Working together, instead of working alone, is crucial for success.alone, is crucial for success.People are afraid of Risks and People are afraid of Risks and responsibility, but work gets done when responsibility, but work gets done when there’s something to lose.there’s something to lose.Leaders arise when the country develops a Leaders arise when the country develops a vision.vision.We need a time- frame to work on, to We need a time- frame to work on, to deliver measurable results.deliver measurable results.

With this, the book comes to a close, With this, the book comes to a close, inspiring the readers to instill a drive inspiring the readers to instill a drive to work, not merely for themselves, to work, not merely for themselves, but for a greater aim.but for a greater aim.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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ANINDITA NANDYANINDITA NANDY

MBA( POWER), NPTIMBA( POWER), NPTI