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The pace of social and economic growth has been closely linked to the proficiency with which people have been able to use and shape materials. Today, this proficiency has become the bedrock of a country’s development.
Strength in material technology is crucial for the agriculture–food processing and agricultural sectors. If we master it, we can ensure a bright future for our people. But what materials can we enhance to optimize our output?
Read on, as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan elaborate upon the potential India has in India’s Material Resources.
Imprint: Penguin
Published: Nov/2018
Length : 31 Pages
MRP : ₹15.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
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Imprint: Penguin
Published: Nov/2018
ISBN: 9789353054380
Length : 31 Pages
MRP : ₹15.00
The pace of social and economic growth has been closely linked to the proficiency with which people have been able to use and shape materials. Today, this proficiency has become the bedrock of a country’s development.
Strength in material technology is crucial for the agriculture–food processing and agricultural sectors. If we master it, we can ensure a bright future for our people. But what materials can we enhance to optimize our output?
Read on, as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan elaborate upon the potential India has in India’s Material Resources.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was one of India's most distinguished scientists,
responsible for the development of the country's first satellite launch vehicle
and the operationalization of strategic missiles. He also pioneered India
Vision 2020, a road map for transforming India. The President of India
between 2002 and 2007, Dr Kalam was awarded honorary doctorates from
thirty-eight universities and the country's three highest civilian honours-
the Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Bharat Ratna
(1997). A prolific and bestselling author, he conducted lectures on societal
development in many international institutes and was involved in research
on different societal missions. Dr Kalam passed away in July 2015.
Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan is a well-recognized authority and a thought leader on technology development, business management and society linkages. He held various positions of responsibility related to science and technology between 1988 and 2002 and has shaped key policies and implemented several successful R&D projects with industry participation. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012. Srijan Pal Singh is an engineer and management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He was with the Indian Institute of Space Sciences and Technology (IIST) where he directly worked with Kalam as a scientific advisor.
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