The biography Not An Accidental Rise based on the life of Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla launched in Darjeeling today
We need to impart to the younger people in our hometown, in our district and in our area the ability to seek better opportunities and better lives: Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Not an accidental rise. It is the story of each promotion being built on the achievements of the last: Author Dr Dipmala Roka
April 06, 2023, Darjeeling: In the presence of an august gathering, the book Not An Accidental Rise: Harsh Vardhan Shringla was launched in Darjeeling today. Authored by Dr Dipmala Roka, the book is a biography recounting the life and career trajectory of Former Foreign Secretary of India and currently the Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who hails from the region of Darjeeling and Sikkim. In addition to the English version of the book, a translation of the book in Nepali, the most spoken language in the region, was also launched digitally.
While addressing the gathering at the book launch, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla sent a strong message regarding the potential of Darjeeling. Highlighting the enterprising youth of Darjeeling Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla said,“Today the smart youth of Darjeeling can be seen in New York, can be seen in Dubai, can be seen in Singapore, and in cities across the country, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai.” Emphasising the success and capabilities of the youth in the region, he stated, “We need to impart to the younger people in our hometown, in our district and in our area the ability to seek better opportunities and better lives. We need to create capacities that are in house and provide skills.”
Present on the occasion, Shri Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA, world’s largest non-profit organization for disabled, highlighted Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s dynamic and efficient tenure as an Ambassador in the United States of America and elsewhere in the world by stating, “He is not only the darling of North East, he is the darling of 4.6 million Indian Americans and 14 million NRIs throughout the world”. Shri Prem Bhandari also complimented the handling of the Ukraine crisis for thousands of students by Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who was the then serving Foreign Secretary of India.
Dr Dipmala Roka, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Sikkim University, Gangtok, also hailing from Darjeeling, attempts to condense the bilateral and multilateral experiences of Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla in the book. According to her, Not An Accidental Rise narrates the tale of how a son of Darjeeling and Sikkim was entrusted with great responsibilities and represented India on the world stage, and eventually rose to the highest position in the Indian Foreign Service. The preface to the book by Dr Dipmala Roka reads ,”It is not an accidental rise. It is the story of each promotion being built on the achievements of the last”, as she reflects upon the sheer grit and hard work that went into chiseling a noteworthy diplomatic career.
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