Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is one of the greatest advocates of Inclusive and Sustainable Development. PURA is not a radical concept but the most effective one to develop the underdeveloped rural regions of India where more than 60% of Indian population vegetate. More than 75% of Indian population lives below 2 USD a day while more than 50% lives below 1.25 USD a day, the Planning Commission says that about 30% of Indian population lives below 0.60 USD a day poverty line and this is pathetic in all dimensions. According to 2011 Census, 68.5% of Indian Population lives in rural areas and their contribution to Indian food security is close to 100% but 90% of these rural people suffer from food shortages of all kind, nothing can be more ironical. Kalam's works endorses the creation of PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) to develop the Indian villages holistically. He gives the examples of Chitrakoot PURA and Periyar PURA. Chitrakoot PURA is the handiwork of great Indian rural reformer and entrepreneur Nanaji Deshmukh, it provides medical facilities to surrounding districts and employment opportunities to the people of the region. Similar is the case of Periyar PURA. 'Target 3 Billion' is a great book and must read for all who are interested in socially inclusive and sustainable development of India. Highly Recommended (8/10)
'Turning Points' is a sequel to 'Wings of Fire', it records the time of Kalam as President of India (2002-2007). It's an amazing book written with lot of heart and full of inspiring stories from all corners of this great country of ours. He writes about various initiatives taken or inspired by him, various controversial or non-controversial decisions taken by him during his Presidency. What are we doing to make this world/India a better place than we have inherited from our ancestors? We all can learn a lot of things from Kalam, perhaps Kalam is the last great statesman or preacher of this country. This book is a must read.
Highly Recommended (8/10)
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