My Vision For India

America and other Western countries

Dr. Kalam echoes J.F. Kennedy's words to Americans, adapting them for Indians. The complete quote is: 'Ask what we can do for India and do what has to be done to make India what America and other Western countries are today.' This shows his vision of India reaching the development level of advanced Western nations. He specifically mentions America and Western countries as examples of developed nations that India should aspire to match. This quote emphasizes personal responsibility and action rather than just complaints.

Strong nations respect other strong nations

When Dr. Kalam says 'Only strength respects strength', he means that strong nations respect other strong nations. He emphasizes that India must be strong both as a military power and as an economic power - both must go hand-in-hand. This strength will make other countries respect India. It's not about physical fitness or military power alone, but about overall national strength including economic development. He believes that without this comprehensive strength, India won't get the respect it deserves on the world stage.

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Prof. Satish Dhawan, Dr. Brahm Prakash

Dr. Kalam specifically mentions working with three great minds: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (Department of Space), Professor Satish Dhawan (who succeeded Dr. Sarabhai), and Dr. Brahm Prakash (father of nuclear material). He considers working with these three scientists as the great opportunity of his life. Dr. Sarabhai founded ISRO, Prof. Dhawan was also associated with ISRO, and Dr. Prakash was involved in nuclear technology. The other scientists mentioned in incorrect options are also renowned Indian scientists but were not specifically mentioned by Dr. Kalam in this speech.

To live in a developed India

When Dr. Kalam was in Hyderabad giving a lecture, a 14-year-old girl asked for his autograph. When he asked about her goal in life, she replied: 'I want to live in a developed India.' Dr. Kalam was inspired by her response and said that for her, and for all of us, we must build this developed India. This anecdote shows how young people dream of a better India and motivates Dr. Kalam to emphasize that we must work together to make India a developed nation.