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Dr. Shrinath Sheshadri Kalbag is a scientist turned edu-philosopher. Vigyan Ashram, near Pabal, in Pune District is the testimonial of his experimentation based on his conviction. This book depicts his journey about his endeavor to train rural youth into entrepreneurs and technologists. Dr. Kalbag has shared his experience with a child like enthusiasm and honesty. The emergence of Dr. Kalbag's work during the past two decades as it explored the Gandhian idea afresh. Without claiming as much, Dr. Kalbag quietly but steadily re-interpreted the Gandhian pedagogy of linking work with knowledge in contemporary economical, technological and sociocultural framework and demonstrated how it could become a powerful means of curricular transformation. Dr. S. S. Kalbag Vigyan Ashram (A center of Indian Institute of Education) www.vigyanashram.com e mail - director@vigyanashram.com