The nation pays tribute to former president and renowned scientist Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary today. He played a crucial role in India’s space and missile development programmes. Dr. Abdul Kalam is also known as the ‘Missile Man of India’. He died on this day in 2015.Dr Kalam is remembered as one of the greatest teachers ever. Yesterday in his Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also fondly remembered him and said that the former President inspired children and the youth to dream. Born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalam specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. He made significant contribution as Project Director to develop India’s first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980 and made India an exclusive member of Space Club. The former President was also responsible for the development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI Missiles and for building indigenous capability in critical technologies through networking of multiple institutions. Dr. Kalam was one of the most distinguished scientists of the country with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. He has been awarded the coveted civilian awards – Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India on 25th July 2002. Dr. Kalam’s journey from a small-town boy to the President of India will always be inspiring and motivational, especially for the youth and this day serves as a reminder of his values, achievements, and lasting legacy. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to the former President and Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a visionary dreamer for a developed, self-reliant, and strong India. He said that the contribution of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in taking indigenous missile and space programmes to new heights is etched in golden letters in the history of Indian science. The Lok Sabha Speaker added that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam made knowledge, discipline, simplicity, and national service the foundation of his life. He also said that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam awakened confidence, innovation, and the spirit of nation-building in millions of youth across the country. He further emphasised that the thoughts of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam continue to inspire youth to remain dedicated to their goals. Union Home Minister Amit Shah today paid tributes via a social media post. The home minister called Dr APJ Abdul Kalam the architect of India’s space and missile programmes. Mr Shah added that Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s excellence in the field of science lit India’s path to becoming a formidable strategic power, and his wisdom illuminated millions of lives by inspiring them to achieve greatness. He further said that Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Kalam will always remain a role model for the patriots.
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