Health is Wealth (An Old and Rare Book)

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About the Author Born on 19th April, 1943 in Chokli, Kerala, Shri Balan obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. A prolific and versatile writer, he is also a member of Author's Guild of India as well as United Writer's Associations, Chennai.

Among the 21 books published by him are: A Hand book of Steno-Secretary, Prefect Precis Writing, Socio-economic Objectives of Trade Union Movement, Essays on Socio- cultural Problems, Education for Excellence (1986); Youth Power in the Modern World (1986): A Better India by 2000 AD (1987); Freedom Struggle and National Integration (1989). Health for all by 2000 AD (1989) Education, National Integration and Development (1990) etc.

He has also authored several articles on Education, Social Welfare, Health and several other general subjects which have been published by newspapers and periodicals from time to time.

Among the 22 awards won by him are: Best Author Award, Best Contributor's Award; National Award for Public Sector Studies 1986 and 1988; National Literacy Mission Award 1995 for best Essay and Asian Productivity Organisation Japan Award 1994 for best essay.

The Bhavan now has the privilege of publishing two of his new books namely: Health is Wealth and Literacy and Development.

Introduction "Children's Health, Tomorrow's Wealth" was the theme of the World Health Day, 7th April, 1984. The theme is valid for all times. It is a most important topic. Education on this topic is essential to save mankind from future peril. World Health Organisation had then warned that the neglect of health of today's children would ruin the future of a nation. So, health of today's children should be protected. This is essential to achieve the goal of Health for all by 2000 AD. Nation's Wealth in 21st century would depend upon the health of today's children. So much so, better health of children means, better quality of life and prosperity tomorrow.