APJ Abdul Kalam

The Missile Man Of India


APJ Abdul Kalam 

Born: 15 October 1931

Died: 27 July 2015

Full name: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam Was the great Scienctist and Great President.

He is an India AeroSpace Scientist and Politician who served as the 11th President of India (2002-2007)

He was born and studied in Rameswaram,TamilNadu and studies Physics and Aerospace 


                     APJ Abdul Kalam


Dr. APJ Kalam, born on October 15, 1931, in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. 'Missile Man of India' served as the 11th President of India between 2002 and 2007. Kalam has inspired millions through his philosophy of 'simple living and high thinking.' He played a crucial role in the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests. He was also associated with India's space program and missile development program.


Named as the 'Missile Man' for his contributions towards the developments of India's missile projects are world-famous. 


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APJ  Abdul Kalam was very popular among kids.  He often spoke to children and the country's youth — inspiring them to think big in life; he also penned a number of books. Read some of his quotes here.


He inspired to think big in life. He penned nearly 25 books like India 2020, Vision for the new millennium,  Mission of India: A Vision of Indian Youth


He died due to a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong on July 27, 2015.


We remember Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, on his 5th Death Anniversary today, i.e. 27th July 2020. He spearheaded the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program and headed as DRDO Chief during 1992-1999.First scientist to hold the highest office as President of India inspiring millions




Fact 1 

He served the country as the 11th President of India from 2002-07. He was India's first President who was a bachelor and a vegetarian. 


Fact 2

You will be surprised to know that he received honorary doctorates from 48 universities and institutions from India and abroad. 





FACT 3

He was responsible for the development and operationalisation of Agni and Prithvi missiles, which is why he is called the  'missile man'. 


FACT 4



 Kalam was awarded the coveted civilian awards - Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990) and the highest civilian award in India- Bharat Ratna (1997).


fact 5



For seven years (1992-1999) Kalam remained the Chief Scientific Adviser to the PM and Secretary of the DRDO.