Notes Class 8 Chapter 2.4 Balbharati English Maharashtra Board

Three Visions for India

1. Introduction to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as the “father of India’s guided missile program.”
• He was a famous scientist who worked on missiles and space technology.
• He shared three important visions for India based on his experiences and India’s history.

2. Dr. Kalam’s Three Visions for India

Dr. Kalam had three big dreams for India:

1. Freedom

• India must be free so that the world respects us.
• In 3,000 years, many countries like the Greeks, British, and French invaded India and took our land and wealth.
• But India never attacked or took over other countries because we respect their freedom.
• The first fight for freedom began in 1857 with the War of Independence.
• We must protect and build on this freedom.

2. Development

• India has been a “developing nation” for 50 years, but now it’s time to become a “developed nation.”
• India is one of the top five countries in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and has a 10% growth rate in many areas.
• Poverty is decreasing, and our achievements are known worldwide.
• But we lack confidence to see ourselves as a developed, self-reliant nation.

3. Standing Up

• India must stand strong in front of the world to earn respect.
• Strength comes from military power and economic power together.
• India has many achievements, like being the second largest producer of wheat and rice, the first in milk production, and a leader in remote-sensing satellites.
• We should be proud of our success stories and stop focusing only on bad news.

3. Key Messages from Dr. Kalam

Self-Respect and Self-Reliance: If we depend on ourselves and not on foreign things (like TVs, shirts, or technology), we will gain self-respect.

Positive Thinking: In Israel, newspapers show inspiring stories (like a man turning a desert into a farm) even during tough times. India should do the same instead of focusing only on failures.

Youth’s Role: A 14-year-old girl told Dr. Kalam she wants to live in a developed India. He said we all must work together to make this dream come true.