Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India
"Great inspiration makes great
scientist"
Former President of India
"Great inspiration makes great
scientist"
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Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam born on ( 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. Born and raised in a Muslim family in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he studied physics and aerospace engineering. He spent the next four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and was intimately involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts. He thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organisational, technical,and political role in India
India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974 Upon returning to civilian life, Kalam remained committed to using science and technology to transform India into a developed country, and he served as a lecturer at a number of universities. He was a visiting professor at several campuses of the Indian Institute of Management and the founding chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (Thiruvananthapuram). He had great success in connecting with children and made it a personal mission to meet, interact with, and inspire young minds. On July 27, 2015, Kalam collapsed while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong and was pronounced dead from cardiac arrest soon afterward.
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received many awards and honors, including:
☆ Padma Bhushan: Received in 1981, this was India's third-highest civilian honor
☆ Padma Vibhushan: Received in 1990, this was India's second-highest civilian honor
☆ Bharat Ratna: Received in 1997, this was India's highest civilian honor
☆ Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration: Received in 1997, this award was named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
☆ Veer Savarkar Award: Received in 1998
☆ Ramanujan Award: Received in 2000 from the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
☆ King Charles II Medal for Science and Technology: Received in 2007 from the Royal Society of UK
☆ Hoover Medal: Received in 2008, this American honor is given to outstanding people who make extracurricular efforts
☆ Honorary doctorates: Received from 36 universities and institutions
Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 1997, almost five years before he became the 11th President of India on July 25, 2002. Kalam was recognized for his work on India's nuclear and missile programs, including the development of ballistic missiles like Agni and Prithvi. He was also known as the "Missile Man of India".
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received the Padma Bhushan award in 1981 for his work with the DRDO and ISRO, and his role as a scientific advisor to the Government of India:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1990, the second-highest civilian honor in India
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inspires individuals to unlock their inner potential through education, creativity, and values, envisioning schools as hubs of national transformation.
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Kalam reflects on his journey from scientist to President, sharing insights on leadership, national development, and the power of vision, integrity, and service.
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Kalam urges India’s youth to dream big, embrace innovation, and build a developed nation through education, self-belief, unity, and a strong national vision.
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Kalam, known as the *Missile Man of India*, led India’s missile development, inspiring the nation with his scientific brilliance, humility, and vision for a self-reliant, developed India.
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Kalam shares inspiring stories from his life, highlighting values, mentors, and perseverance that turned his childhood dreams into national contributions.
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