A tribute to late Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam

A tribute to a Man in a Million well known as the Missile Man of India, Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

A short history about Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

Little did Jainulabdeen and Ashiamma know that their son would grow up to be the first citizen of India. 

An Indian scientist and administrator, Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 until 2007. 

One amongst the most respected people of the country, Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam contributed immensely both as a scientist and as a president.

 His contribution at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was immense. He was responsible for numerous projects such as Project Devil and Project Valiant and launch of the Rohini-1, besides developing missiles under the missions Agni and Prithvi. For the same, he was popularly tagged as the “Missile Man of India”.

Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam succeeded to serve as the 11th President of India from 2002 until 2007.  Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam became the first scientist and first ever bachelor to occupy the Rastrapati Bhawan.

Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam authored numerous influential and inspirational books. Amongst all his books, “India 2020” was the widely read and appreciated one. It forecast an action plan which advocated India turning into a knowledge superpower and as one of the developed nations of the world by the year 2020. 

His other books include, “Ignited Minds”, “Mission India”, “Inspiring Thoughts” and “The Luminous Sparks”.  

In 2011, he launched his mission for the youth of the nation called the “What Can I Give Movement” with the main aim to defeat corruption in India.

Childhood & Early Life

Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam was born to Jainulabdeen and Ashiamma on October 15, 1931.

He came from a family whose financial conditions weren’t sound enough. As a means to support his family’s meagre income, Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam took up odd jobs in his childhood but never gave up on his education.

Awards & Achievements

• Padma Bhushan 1981, Padma Vibhushan 1990 and Bharat Ratna 1997.
• Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration 1997.
• Veer Savarkar Award 1998, Ramanujan Award 2000, King Charles II Medal by the Royal Society, U.K. 2007.
• The California Institute of Technology, U.S.A, presented Kalam with the International von Karman Wings Award 2009.
• IEEE honored Kalam with IEEE Honorary Membership 2011, he was the proud recipient of honorary doctorates from 40 universities.
• Kalam's 79th birthday was recognised as World Students' Day by United Nations.

Personal Life

• Dr A.P.J. Kalam remained unmarried throughout his life.
• Dr Abdul Kalam passed away at Bethany Hospital, Shillong, Meghalaya, due to heart failure after having collapsed during a lecture at Indian Institute of Management, Shillong.

But this is not the end. In the journey of life Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam shared some beautiful moments which will always be remembered, admired and loved by us.

Here are few quotes which just touched our heart.

These are just few moments captured also as a person he was a great leader, a great visioner, a great teacher and endless thoughts yet to share. We salute him for his contribution in inspiring youth and developing INDIA.

Respect R.I.P Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Azad