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What Can I Give
by Srijan Pal Singh
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A book in memory of the country’s most loved teacher. Dr Kalam is often remembered as a teacher par excellence, whose words, thoughts and very life were lessons in many ways. This book is dedicated by his student Srijan Pal Singh, who worked closely with him, right till the last day of his life. Recollecting his mentor’s values, oaths and messages to the youth, Srijan beautifully shares the lessons Dr Kalam taught beyond the classroom. A peek into his daily routine, travels, reflections on various national and international issues, anecdotes and quips, this book helps readers get up close and personal with the greatest Indian of contemporary times. Featuring many little known stories and never-before seen photographs, as well as certain expressions that were classic Dr Kalam, this heart-warming memoir will inspire and enlighten, immortalizing the words and actions of a beloved leader
About The Author
Srijan Pal Singh is an Indian author, public speaker and social entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Srijan Pal Singh is an Electrical engineer from the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow and a Management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA); which is consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in India and in the world.
At IIMA, he was head of the student’s council and engaged in a variety of social and developmental activities and projects with the Police, local political institutions and MPs, MGNREGA, Public Distribution System, many youth organizations and has assisted Members of Parliament to formulate constituency management program. He was awarded the IIMA Gold Medal for the Best All-rounder student from the graduating batch of 2009. He has co-authored a bestseller book with Dr. Kalam titled, Target 3 Billion which recommends innovative solutions towards sustainable development of the rural areas of the world. The idea of PURA evolved from the book was taken up as a major national program by Government of India in association with many Indian corporates in a Private-Public-Partnership Model. He has co-Authored two more books with Dr. Kalam titled “Reignited: Scientific Pathways to a Brighter Future” and “Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity”.
Srijan has also co-authored Delhi Metro : Excellence in Management, published by UNDP, which is a study of best practices in management of Public Sector Organizations in developing world, specifically the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. He also takes lectures on community action, leadership and development in Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Indian Institute of Management Indore. He is a public speaker and have spoken at various events including various TEDx Events, Australia India Youth Dialogue and has contributed to leading national newspapers like Rajasthan Patrika and The Hindu. In 2014, he was appointed as the Member of the Expert team of Shyama Prasad Mukherji RURBAN Mission by Government of India.
In 2014, he co-founded the initiative, Barefoot IT with IT Minister of Karnataka Shri S.R. Patil. Barefoot IT was envisaged with the key goal to empower people at the bottom of the pyramid by creating a platform that brings together technology, policy makers and other key stakeholders through active problem identification and analysis so as to come up with innovative solutions. e-Spandana which was launched under Barefoot IT for connecting rural masses with its elected representatives (GP, ZP Members, MLA, MP) to identify and overcome problems and issues faced collectively. It is an initiative to take Government to the doorstep of rural masses.
Srijan launched a book on smart cities named as “Smart and Human: Building Cities of Wisdom” on 16 March 2015 which he coauthored with GRK Reddy, MD MAARG Group.
Skryf Review
This book gives further insight into the daily lifestyle and ideologies of Dr. Kalam. Srijan has put his emotions very well, wherever required. Wonderful book with simple English. Book is written in such a way that you feel as if you have also travelled with the both. Some times with heavy heart some times with tearing easy, some time inspiring us, but all the times admiring. Everyone should read this book especially youth .