New Delhi: Prince Charles was today (October 29) given a broad outline of "Vision 2020" to make India a developed country by President A P J Abdul Kalam when the Prince called on him at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The 45-minute meeting, which began with the two exchanging pleasantries and discussing various welfare projects undertaken in their respective nations, spilled over into the Mughal Gardens.

Kalam explained to the visiting dignitary the various aspects of "Vision 2020" and the programme for Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA), which was very essential for achieving "Vision 2020".

The President informed him of the rapid strides India had made in the field of Information Technology and other scientific fields.

Charles cited the President's emphasis that knowledge has "always been the prime mover of prosperity and power" and said, "I believe that herein lies one of the keys to our successful and close partnership."

PTI