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Hard-cover

• 2006

Pages: 90

ISBN: 9788171885435

INR 795

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To the Nation, For the Nation

Selections from Selected Speeches of Dr. Manmohan Singh

Raj Kapila (Ed.)

Description

All prime ministers deliver speeches. What makes Dr. Manmohan Singh's speeches exquisite is that they bear the imprint of true statesmanship, vast knowledge and above all the rare patriotic fervour of a visionary leader.

This book offers a glimpse.

These 'selections' begin with : "There comes an occasion, though rarely, in the life of a nation, when it can be said that the time has come to make history. We are today at the threshold of such an era... Our political system and leadership must show sagacity, wisdom and foresight so that we are able to make the best of this moment and make India a truly great nation, an India where there are no barriers between the government and the people."

Such are the exhortations that really goad you, on and on...

About the Author(s) / Editor(s)

Raj Kapila is Director and Chief Editor, Academic Foundation. An alumnus of Delhi School of Economics, he has been involved in journalism (early part of his career) and finally, publishing. Author/editor of several books, his special interests include economics, current affairs and issues concerning India's development.

Contents in detail:

	To the Nation, For the Nation

1.	Time has come to make history

2.	At the cusp of historic change

3.	India as an emerging power

4.	Confluence of civilizations

5.	The process of nation building

6.	A code of conduct for all political parties

7.	Larger concepts of nationhood

8.	"Bharat Nirman"

9.	Young People in the 21st century

10.	Desire to go to school

11.	Attention to higher education

12.	Listen to the people

13.	Participation of the common man

14.	Bedrock of a functioning democracy

15.	Still governed by the Police Act of 1861

16.	Policing in the new urban milieu

17.	Government cannot be wished away

18.	Essential forum for public debate

19.	Arbitrary transfers demoralise our administration

20.	Ours is a society which has rejoiced in its diversity

21.	A galaxy of great leaders

22.	Rise to their expectations and build a great nation

23.	Positive expectations—positive outcomes

24.	The backbone of our country

25.	In peace and harmony with nature

26.	Growth of our agricultural sector
	has not kept pace with our needs

27.	Cooperatives have failed but cooperatives must succeed

28.	Mahatma Gandhi endorsed our democratic heritage

29.	The culture of democracy

30.	The role of media

31.	To shape public opinion

32.	Major religions of the world are represented in India

33.	Constitutionally mandated elections

34.	The 21st century will be an Asian century

35.	Rural India deserves better

36.	One of the world's biggest growth stories

37.	Vision of a modern rural India

38.	Private enterprise in the transformation of agriculture

39.	Indian economy has now become more open

40.	Our cities need a better future

41.	New generations of the workforce

42.	Working class: The blood that flows through our veins

43.	A path-breaking legislation

44.	An economic superpower

45.	A revolution of rising expectations

46.	Building a better future

47.	Urban areas are the nodes

48.	New investments in the
	world class public infrastructure

49.	Urbanisation is a relentless process

50.	Restoring our historical glory

51.	Ready to take on the world

52.	Most important elements of our globalisation

53.	India is a land of opportunity

54.	Quality of governance

55.	Inter-regional economic imbalances

56.	Inter-regional variations in growth and development

57.	Woman, the unquestioned leader

58.	Rise of a major free trade area in Asia

59.	United Nations awaits a ‘New Deal’

60.	Unique category of literature

61.	‘The Great Pravasi'