G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant unveils book ‘India’s Odyssey: From a Developing Country to an Emerging Super Power’

New Delhi, 1st June 2024 — India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and former CEO of NITI Aayog unveiled the highly anticipated book ‘India’s Odyssey: From Developing Country to Emerging Super Power,’ authored by Pratap Singh, a senior bureaucrat and Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in New Delhi on Saturday.

Published by OakBridge, the ‘India’s Odyssey’ offers a comprehensive exploration of India’s transformative journey from its ancient civilization through periods of foreign rule, to its post-independence development, and emergence as a formidable global power.

At the launch event, Amitabh Kant highlighted the fact that under PM Modi leadership the country is growing from strength to strength and will assume greater role in global arena. He emphasised about India ‘s all around progress in almost all areas and observed that it will certainly become a super power. He further stressed that this book will be quite useful for the students and policy planners.

Binay Kumar Singh former DGP of Chhattisgarh, praised the efforts of the present government about cultural rejuvenation of the country. Manish Sinha CEO GSTN highlighted about the use of digital tech in government processes, which is adding to value and profits.

Sudip Jain Addl Secretary, Renewable Energy highlighted the role of renewable as also his association with the author. Pramod Kumar ex VP ITAT remarked about the good work done by the author in Tax Department at Mumbai.

Pratap Singh, the author, shared his insights, stating, “India is an idea whose time has come. ‘India’s Odyssey’ encapsulates the extraordinary journey of our nation, from its rich ancient heritage to its current status as an emerging superpower. He stated that this book meticulously highlights our achievements in various fields, such as politics, economy, technology, and defence, while also addressing the challenges we have faced and continue to face.”

“It is not just a reflection of our past and a record of our present, but also a bold vision for our future. I hope this book inspires readers to appreciate the progress we have made and to believe in the limitless potential of our great nation,” he added.

The book also delves into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, military strength, and India’s achievements in space technology, digital innovation, and e-governance. Environmental challenges, infrastructural development, and the burgeoning startup ecosystem are explored, showcasing India’s resilience and forward-thinking strategies.

Each chapter builds a narrative that underscores India’s journey from its ancient civilization to its current status as an emerging global power. With detailed insights and recommendations, the book captures the essence of India’s progress and its potential future, reinforcing the notion that India is an idea whose time has come.

The program was concluded by the recital of a poem by Mrs. Sadhana Singh, nirmano ke pawan yug mein hum charitra nirman na bhoole, followed by National Anthem. Senior officers like Mahaveer Singhvi IFS, K J Sriniwas IFS, Rahman IRS, Paramjeet Ahlawat IPS, Sanjay Bhalla, Dr Satyaveer and friends of author from Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Gurgaon and Delhi attended the event. Shailendra Kumar founder of Taxindiaonline and a close friend of author hosted the event, while Vikesh Dhyani and Shreesh Chandra from Oakbridge publications presented vote of thanks.

The book is now available for purchase on various eCommerce platforms Amazon and Kindle.

The author is a seasoned bureaucrat and can be reached atwww.pratapsinghirs.com.

India’s Odyssey: From a Developing Country to an Emerging Superpower

India’s Odyssey covers the political journey of the country and important events since Independence.

Price: ₹1050

Pages: 448

Format: Hardbound

Published in: Jun 2024

ISBN: 9789395764766

Edition: 1

Publisher: OakBridge

Author: Pratap Singh