Village Panchayat Knowledge centers for rural prosperity

I am delighted to know that Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, has organized its Steering Committee meeting to discuss and formulate policies, plans, directions and implementation strategies for the successful completion of the Million Book Initiative of India-US Million Book Digital Library Project on the 29th and 30th of May, 2004. My greetings to the organizers and the participants of the meeting.

Knowledge enriches the young

I am indeed delighted to address and interact with the students of different schools of Uttaranchal participating in the Community Programme. My greetings to the Principals and teachers and all students. I have met over 4,00,000 students/youths of our country. I am aware of their dreams and concern. I thought of sharing some thoughts based on that experience.

Marvels of Universe

Hydrography and its multi dimensions

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

I am indeed delighted to participate in the twenty-first Convocation of the Sambalpur University. When I am in Sambalpur I realize I am in the land of renowned freedom fighter Surendra Sai of Western Orissa. Of course based on the selfless services of many leaders from 1857 to 1947 we got our independence and now we are on a mission of transforming India into a prosperous, happy and safe nation.

Education Promotes Creativity

I am indeed delighted to address and interact with the students of different schools of Sambalpur district. My greetings to the Principals, teachers and all students. I have met over 4,00,000 students/youths of our country. I am aware of their dreams and concern. I thought of sharing some thoughts based on that experience.

Story of atom and Human species

India's 70 crore people live in villages. The government is committed to develop the six lakh villages with all the basic facilities available to urban areas without damaging the traditional culture. Important areas of actions are education, healthcare, water supply sanitation , power, roads. We cannot say that India is developed unless all our villages are developed. For all these your cooperation and contribution is essential. For this the village panchayat need to play an important role.

Spiritual Garden

Optimal Energy Mission for Building industry

I am delighted to participate in the inaugural function of the 10th Annual Convention and National Seminar of Indian Buildings Congress on ?Energy Management in Buildings and Services?. My greetings to the organizers, distinguished guests and all the participants of this seminar.

The experiences

President meets 96 yrs old MP

President received a letter stating that Shri. Ramachandra veerapa, Honourable member of Loksabha, 96 yrs old, is ailing in Gangaram hospital and he desired to meet the President.

He is a member of the 14th Loksabha and has been elected to the house continuously for 8 times.

President visited and met Shri. Ramachandra Veerapa at Gangaram hospital on 12 June 2004 and wished him fast recovery. President also enquired about possible medical care for the Honorable MP from the specialist doctors.

The Importance of the Living

I am indeed delighted to participate in the launching of the people foundation for development of enlightened citizenship in continuation of the spiritual meet at Surat where H.H. Acharya Mahaprajna was present. I greet the spiritual leaders, intellectuals, thinkers, social reformers and Gandhians for participating in this mission. When I am with this distinguished audience I would like to share the spiritual pilgrimage I experienced during my visits to Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir.

I. My pilgrimage