Question

Referring closely to the essay My Visions of India, answer the following:

What does Dr. Kalam say about his third vision?

Answer 1

Key Aspects of the Third Vision:

• Strength Respects Strength: Kalam asserts that India must be a global power. He believes that in the international community, only a strong nation, both militarily and economically, is afforded respect.
• A Unified Power: He argues that being an economic giant is not enough; India must also possess military strength to ensure its national security and maintain its status on the world stage.
• The Vision of Self-Reliance: This vision is the culmination of the first two (Freedom and Development). It is the stage where India no longer seeks validation from other nations but stands as a peer to the world’s superpowers.
• The Responsibility of Citizens: Kalam laments that Indians often lack the self-confidence to see their nation as a superpower. He encourages citizens to stop being obsessed with foreign achievements and instead take pride in India’s own successes.