New Delhi : The book Igniting a Billion Lamps by noted educationist Ashok K. Pandey was formally launched at the India Habitat Centre at a well-attended afternoon event marked by thoughtful deliberation and distinguished presence. The book draws quiet inspiration from the life and leadership journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while firmly anchoring itself in the domain of education—focusing on the role of teachers, schools, and leadership in shaping purposeful, value-driven citizens.
The distinguished panel on the dais included Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma, Admiral K.S. Noor (Retd.), Prof. Pushpanadham, Dr. Rohini Ahluwalia, Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal, Kuwan Shekher Vijendra Ji, along with the author Ashok K. Pandey and the publisher Manish Aggarwal. The event was gracefully anchored by Amritanshu Pandey, a noted author and historian, who steered the proceedings with clarity and warmth.
Igniting a Billion Lamps presents a reflective and practice-oriented framework for reimagining education in contemporary India. It speaks to educators, school leaders, parents, and policymakers, offering insights on leadership, classroom culture, and the deeper purpose of education in nation-building.
Delivering the keynote remarks, the Chief Guest, Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma, described the book as “a blueprint for character building,” underlining its relevance in nurturing responsible and ethical citizens. Admiral K.S. Noor (Retd.), who has authored the foreword, provided a comprehensive insight into the book, highlighting its depth, clarity, and practical resonance with leadership and institutional transformation.
Other eminent speakers, including Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra Ji, Prof. Pushpanadham, Dr. Rohini Ahluwalia, and Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal, reflected on the book’s significance in advancing conversations around school leadership, pedagogy, and holistic education. The audience included several distinguished personalities such as Dr. Vivek Gautam, Rabai Malekar, Gen. P.K. Saigal, Col. Kishor Upadhyay, Sandeep Sehgal, Rakesh Pandey, Ajay Pandey, Naveen Arya, Rachna Pant, and Lt. Sanjeev Kaura, among others.
