“We Want To Advance In The Technological Sphere And The Scientific Sphere Rapidly”
Careers 360|June 2019

When I look at the young men and the new graduates, I have a feeling which is slightly akin to envy.

“We Want To Advance In The Technological Sphere And The Scientific Sphere Rapidly”

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

First Prime Minister of India

Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour: 1955

Perhaps envy is not the right word but I can think of no other, because I see them launching out not only on their life’s career which is an exciting business for every young man and young woman at this time of life, but launching out on it at a time of peculiar significance to this country and to them.

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