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News |  10 Aug 2009 15:11 |  By chiragsutar

'Unity of minds through music'- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

MUMBAI: Known as people's president and one of the keynote speakers at the IMA 2009 forum, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam encapsulated �music' as a part of his VISION INDIA 2020.

Speaking at the forum, Dr Kalam said, Till yesterday, mahraja's and kings patronized music which led to the growth of music, however, today it's for the state government and central government to sponsor and support music...

Dr Kalam suggested that young and upcoming musicians be encouraged to play for mentally and physically challenged, old age homes, jail inmates and to help the nation achieve unity of minds... through music at the IMA forum 2009 

Hon. Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam had launched the Indian Music Academy back in 2006. Founded by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj and Co-founded by Durga Jasraj and Vikram Shankar, so far, IMA has done many humanitarian work for musicians by helping them with medical aid and arranged for bypass surgeries at no cost. Speaking at the forum, founder patron Pt. Jasraj said that the academy has achieved a lot in a short span of time because of APJ Abdul Kalam... 

While most forums just end up being a gathering of sorts, the discussions at IMA Forum 2009 have progressed to form task force between entrepreneurs, and work on strategies.

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