Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as people's president and 'missile man of India'.
New Delhi:
Today is the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Modern Indian history is incomplete with the mention of the name APJ Abdul Kalam, scientist, teacher, statesman and above all a great human being. He is known as people's president and 'missile man of India'. A lifelong teacher and a student of everything, While delivering a lecture at the IIM Shillong, Dr. Kalam collapsed and died from an apparent cardiac arrest on July 27, 2015, aged 83.
Here are 7 important things about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam:
Family
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is his full name. APJ Abdul Kalam born on October 15, 1931 in a small village in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque, his mother Ashiamma was a housewife.
Education
In his school days, Kalam had average grades but was described as a bright and hardworking student who had a strong desire to learn. Mathematics was his main interest. Kalam did his school education at the Schwartz Higher Secondary School and went on to attend Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli from where he graduated in physics in 1954. He specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology.
Vision
APJ Abdul Kalam belonged to a poor and humble background and his desire to contribute to society never faded from his vision.
Life as a scientist
Dr. Kalam joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist. In 1969, Dr. Kalam was transferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) where he was the project director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully deployed the Rohini Satellite in near-earth orbit in July 1980.
After working for two decades in ISRO and mastering launch vehicle technologies, Dr. Kalam took up the responsibility of developing Indigenous Guided Missiles at DRDO as the Chief Executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
He was responsible for the development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI Missiles and for building indigenous capability in critical technologies through networking of multiple institutions. He was the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister and Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development from July 1992 to December 1999.It is no surprise that Dr. Kalam was known as India's Missile Man.
Modesty
Dr. Kalam's contribution to the scientific world was immense, yet he was always modest about his achievements.
Kalam The Statesman
Dr. Kalam was elected as 11th President of India in July, 2002. As President, he shared his vision for India, addressing youth and old with the same passion which formed his entire life. Dr. Kalam was passionate for transforming society through technology especially in inspiring the youth of India to harness Science and Technology for human welfare.
Kalam The Teacher
Dr. Kalam, inspite of his achievements, always wanted to be remembered as a teacher. And it was as a teacher addressing a gathering at IIM Shillong that he breathed his last on the evening of July 27, 2015.
(With Inputs from PIB)
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#PresidentKovind paid floral tributes to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today pic.twitter.com/GSjpgTxkCR
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 15, 2017
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: 7 Important Things Students Should Know
Here are 7 important things about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam:
Family
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is his full name. APJ Abdul Kalam born on October 15, 1931 in a small village in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque, his mother Ashiamma was a housewife.
Education
In his school days, Kalam had average grades but was described as a bright and hardworking student who had a strong desire to learn. Mathematics was his main interest. Kalam did his school education at the Schwartz Higher Secondary School and went on to attend Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli from where he graduated in physics in 1954. He specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology.
Remembering our beloved former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. His endearing personality inspires millions. pic.twitter.com/epto5woyPb
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2017
Vision
APJ Abdul Kalam belonged to a poor and humble background and his desire to contribute to society never faded from his vision.
Life as a scientist
Dr. Kalam joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist. In 1969, Dr. Kalam was transferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) where he was the project director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully deployed the Rohini Satellite in near-earth orbit in July 1980.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as people's president and 'missile man of India'.
He was responsible for the development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI Missiles and for building indigenous capability in critical technologies through networking of multiple institutions. He was the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister and Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development from July 1992 to December 1999.It is no surprise that Dr. Kalam was known as India's Missile Man.
Humble tributes to Shri
- Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 15, 2017
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam ji on his birth anniversary,one of the greatest Indian to have walked the planet pic.twitter.com/kNjYFVXeZ7
Modesty
Dr. Kalam's contribution to the scientific world was immense, yet he was always modest about his achievements.
Kalam The Statesman
Dr. Kalam was elected as 11th President of India in July, 2002. As President, he shared his vision for India, addressing youth and old with the same passion which formed his entire life. Dr. Kalam was passionate for transforming society through technology especially in inspiring the youth of India to harness Science and Technology for human welfare.
Fondly remembering former Pres Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniv. An inspiration for millions, he lives on in the heart of every Indian
- Jyotiraditya Scindia (@JM_Scindia) October 15, 2017
Kalam The Teacher
Dr. Kalam, inspite of his achievements, always wanted to be remembered as a teacher. And it was as a teacher addressing a gathering at IIM Shillong that he breathed his last on the evening of July 27, 2015.
(With Inputs from PIB)
Read also:
APJ Abdul Kalam's 10 Oaths For Teachers
Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam; A Teacher Till The End
President Ram Nath Kovind To Participate In APJ Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Now Has A New Medicinal Plant Species Named After Him
IIM Shillong Proposes To Set Up Abdul Kalam Centre For Policy Reserch And Analysis
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