World Students' Day: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's Educational Contributions
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15 Oct 2024
October 15 is commemorated as World Students' Day in honour of the notable contributions of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in the field of education
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He was a distinguished scientist and administrator who worked with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for four decades
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Dr Kalam's commitment to education was so unwavering that he returned to his teaching profession immediately after concluding his term as the 11th President of India
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He believed that teachers play a pivotal role in shaping students' character and instilling human values
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Dr Kalam encouraged students to embrace technology for learning
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He often told students to stay positive, even in failure, famously saying, "F.A.I.L. means 'First Attempt In Learning'"
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He played a major role in India's aerospace programs, including Project Devil and Project Valiant. Dr Kalam was also a part of India's first nuclear test, Smiling Buddha
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His dedication to India's missile development earned him the Bharat Ratna in 1997