How Long to Read Service? to the Nation

By P. Sabanayagam

How Long Does it Take to Read Service? to the Nation?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Service? to the Nation by P. Sabanayagam

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

P. Sabanayagam was selected to the first batch of the Indian Administrative Service at the dawn of Indian Independence after a career in the Defence Services during World War II. He witnessed and participated in the change of the old guard from the British regime to the birth of the fledgeling nation called India. Service to the Nation chronicles the distinguished service of an individual for whom good governance was sine qua non with good administration, a requisite foundation for nation-building. The memoir documents his contribution in various walks of government, spanning 33 years and his personal anecdotes. A ringside view revealing the working styles, political acumen and political compulsions of historical figures such as Rajaji, Kamaraj, Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Indira Gandhi, Morarji Desai, Lal Bahadur Shastri amongst others. The biography is an insightful guide for anyone serving government or for a perspective of the inner workings of the administrative machinery. Starting his service as Sub-collector, Pollachi and thereafter Tellicherry, he held a number of important positions in the State and Center. Among them were Private Secretary to Chief Minister C.Rajagopalachari, Collector (Salem), Director of Industries and Commerce, Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, Joint Secretary Cabinet Secretariat & Steel, Chairman (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board), Chief Secretary (Government of Tamil Nadu), Secretary Education and Culture (Government of India) and Chairman of various Commissions constituted by Government. His contribution to governance is chronicled in this memoir. Post-retirement he continues to actively engage himself in contributing to society in the fields of education, industry and various religious endeavours.

How long is Service? to the Nation?

Service? to the Nation by P. Sabanayagam is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Service? to the Nation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read Service? to the Nation aloud.

What Reading Level is Service? to the Nation?

Service? to the Nation is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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