Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison

Vinod Kumar Mishra
Born on 12 Jan 1960, Vinod Kumar Mishra is an author of repute. In spite of facing an attack of polio at the age of three, he excelled in studies and went on to complete his B.E. in Electronics & Communication from the erstwhile University of Roorkee and presently IIT Roorkee in 1983. Thereafter he completed his MBA, and is presently employed with Central Electronics Ltd. in the capacity of Assistant General Manager.
Besides, Mr. Mishra plays a prominent role in welfare activities and has made considerable contribution to the welfare of persons with disabilities. He was also instrumental in presenting the private member bill for the welfare of the handicapped in 1994.
Mr. Mishra has authored sixty eight books; of which seventeen are on disability related issues (including best sellers like Eminent Disabled Persons of the world and Career Opportunities for the Disabled) and the remaining twenty four are on varied topics ranging from Science and technology to Inventions and the like. Besides, Mr. Mishra has also written the script for 6 short films and made significant contribution in planning the NCERT syllabus for children with disabilities.
In recognition of his talent he has been honored with the President's medal and eight other National Level awards. Mr. Vinod Mishra is a name to reckon with, in the literary world.