HYDERABAD: Lead India Foundation, a brainchild of former President, Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, has announced major initiatives to usher in the super-power India, Dr. Kalam dreamt of.
At a function held at Ravindra Bharathi here on the occasion of the sixth death anniversary of the former India President, the foundation unveiled its national initiative to transform Indian youth into a reckoning power by setting up national clubs in every mandal with an aim to to reach out to 20 crore students by 2030 and through them change the society and the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Indian national badminton team chief coach Pullela Gopichand, said, "the Lead India Foundation’s initiative 'Aap Badho Desh Ko Badhao', has been inspiring several youths as a guiding light in their endeavour to be ideal citizens of the country. To expand its reach and benefit many more youth, Lead India Foundation is starting Lead India National Clubs, these clubs should help multiply the effort and bring about a revolution.
Lead India Foundation was founded by Dr. N.B. Sudershan Acharya, in 2004 under the guidance and personal mentorship of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Over the last 17 years, the foundation has transformed lakhs of Indian youth into leaders through its unique tried and tested inspirational program, “Aap Badho Desh Ko Badhao” (ABDB).
Dr KV Ramanachary, advisor, government of Telangana said, “I have seen Dr Abdul Kalam from very close quarters, he was an inspiration for me, and many others and I always longed to listen to him speaking on varied subjects, in fact I had invited him to TTD when I was in Tirupati to address children and later again to address the youth at LB Stadium in Hyderabad. Today on his death anniversary remembering him and garnering inspiration from his life and times is in itself motivating. He was no ordinary man, a god gifted icon who was sincere, honest, courageous and inspiring to others, he was a role model in a true sense. Lead India should serve to steer the youth of the country in his path and fulfill the dream India he longed for."
Dr. N B Sudershan Acharya, founder & executive chairman, Major (Retd) Madhukar Katragadda, CEO, Dr. Lakshmi, ENT, Sri Sai Poly Clinic Hayathnagar, Ravindra Chintala, secretary general, Lead India Foundation and others were present.
