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Advantage india: from challenge to opportunity by Srijan Pal Singh| Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Advantage india: from challenge to opportunity by Srijan Pal Singh| Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

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Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity is the final book of the late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, co-authored with his close associate and aide, Srijan Pal Singh. Drawing upon examples as diverse as entrepreneurship in rural towns like Badshahpur and India's advanced missile program (such as Agni), it formulates a vision for the nation’s transformation by the landmark year 2020. The book explores how national initiatives such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat, Smart Cities, and skill development can be harnessed to unlock India’s latent potential . It also includes what turned out to be Kalam’s last lecture—delivered (and cut short) at IIM Shillong—infused with imaginative dialogues and gentle humor to present complex ideas with clarity and warmth. It acts as a motivational blueprint aimed at inspiring citizens, schools, and homes to contribute to a collective national resurgence

About the Authors

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th President (2002–2007), was a renowned aerospace scientist and received decorations such as the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna. Famous as the "Missile Man of India," he played a foundational role in India’s missile and space programs.

Srijan Pal Singh is an engineer, author, scientist, and public speaker who worked closely with Kalam in his final years. A gold medalist MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Singh has collaborated on several books with Kalam, including Target 3 Billion, which focuses on rural development, and others on science, leadership, and urban planning. His work spans social innovation, rural technology empowerment (via initiatives like Barefoot IT), and future-focused ventures such as Homi Lab—which nurtures youth in fields like climate change, AI, and space exploration

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