The book Not an Accidental Rise: Harsh Vardhan Shringla was launched in Darjeeling written by Dr.Dipmala Roka, the book is a biography recounting the life recounts the life and career trajectory of Former Foreign Secretary of India and Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who hails from the region of Darjeeling and Sikkim. A translation of the book in Nepali, the most spoken language in the region, was also launched digitally.
Accidental Rise is a story of a son of Darjeeling and Sikkim who rose to the highest position in the Indian Foreign Service. The preface to the book by Dr Dipmala Roka reads that it was not an accidental rise, but the story of each promotion being built on the achievements of the last. She reflects on the hard work that went into chiseling a noteworthy diplomatic career.
Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s dynamic and efficient tenure as Ambassador in the US and Ukraine was praised by Shri Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA. 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 “We need to create capacities that are in house and provide skills.”
