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In the ultimate analysis, any society will be judged by its ability to provide universal healthcare for its people, which does not merely entail the ability to treat diseases and ailments but also to prevent their onset.
From ensuring disease prevention, sanitation and clean drinking water to achieving affordable and accessible healthcare for all, there’s a long way to go, especially when our public health services are under severe strain. What are the immediate steps we must take immediately to begin this difficult journey?
India’s Health Mission by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan is a detailed look at what we as a country can do to realize this fundamental vision.
Imprint: Penguin
Published: Nov/2018
Length : 23 Pages
MRP : ₹15.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
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Imprint: Penguin
Published: Nov/2018
ISBN: 9789353054434
Length : 23 Pages
MRP : ₹15.00
In the ultimate analysis, any society will be judged by its ability to provide universal healthcare for its people, which does not merely entail the ability to treat diseases and ailments but also to prevent their onset.
From ensuring disease prevention, sanitation and clean drinking water to achieving affordable and accessible healthcare for all, there’s a long way to go, especially when our public health services are under severe strain. What are the immediate steps we must take immediately to begin this difficult journey?
India’s Health Mission by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan is a detailed look at what we as a country can do to realize this fundamental vision.
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.
The Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January, 1950. As we celebrate India’s 72nd Republic Day, let’s dig deeper to understand the journey till this day in 1950, and our journey since then. Here is a list of books from various authors, including Abhinav Chandrachud, Ramachandra Guha, Khushwant Singh, Sagarika Ghosh, K.R. Narayanan […]