India Vision 2020
India Vision 2020 is a plan proposed by former Indian president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to make India a developed country by 2020.
Overview
India Vision 2020 was initially a document prepared by the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) of India's Department of Science and Technology under the chairmanship of Dr. A P J Kalam and a team of 500 experts.[1] The plan is further detailed in the book India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, which Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam coauthored with Dr. Y.S. Rajan.
Kalam described the plan as follows:[2]
"Transforming the nation into a developed country, five areas in combination have been identified based on India's core competence, natural resources and talented manpower for integrated action to double the growth rate of GDP and realize the Vision of Developed India."
The five areas
Aimed at doubling the present production of agricultural and food processing.
- Infrastructure with reliable electric power
Providing urban amenities to rural areas, and increasing solar power operations.
- Education and Healthcare
Directed towards illiteracy, social security, and overall health for the population.
For increased e-governance to promote education in remote areas, telecommunication, and telemedicine.
- Critical technologies and strategic industries
The growth of nuclear technology, space technology and defense technology.
References
- ^ Dr. S. P. Gupta (2002). Report of the Committee on India Vision 2020 (PDF). Planning Commission, Government of India. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "What is India Vision 2020 ?". India Vision 2010 Website. Retrieved December 17, 2009.