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Premjibhai with Dr.Kalam |
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s meeting with Premjibhai - Visionary on a mission |
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s meeting with Premjibhai - Visionary on a mission
Taking time out of his busy schedule, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, met Premjibhai at DDIT (Dharamsinh Desai University, Nadiad) in Nadiad on 9 May 2010. Dr. Kalam was intrigued by a cartoon on Premjibhai in the previous issue of Honey Bee (See above). He wanted to meet Premjibhai to know about his experiences and the changes brought about in Saurashtra, Kutch and Bhuj region of Gujarat.
When asked by Dr. Kalam about his future plans, Premjibhai said that his efforts are directed towards stopping the next world war which would probably be around water resources. Given the changes that his efforts have brought about in Saurashtra, the same could be easily replicated throughout the world and thus the impending war could be stopped. Dr. Kalam was greatly impressed by this visionary statement and he said that he would make sure that his mission is scaled up to realize his dream of a greener and sustainable future.
Before parting, Dr. Kalam said, “Premjibhai’s efforts have brought the twin benefits of greenery and water in the Rajkot district of Gujarat. To honour Premjibhai and to take forward his mission, I request all the students and the faculty of DDIT to plant at least ten trees each in their region.”
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Honey bee 21(2), 22, 2010 |
