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APJ Abdul Kalam Personality

“Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that

does not let you sleep”. The full name of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who said this
was Abul Pakir Jainul Abedin Abdul Kalam. Even today, when Dr. Kalam's
name comes up, a smile appears on the faces of children and students
across the country. This smile is of the dreams, hope, enthusiasm and
passion shown by Dr. Kalam for the bright future of the country.
The future of the country is reflected in this smile.

projects to give new direction to institutions like talent, humility and passion for India's progress.” In
DRDO and ISRO and made them successful, is his condolence message on the death of Dr. Kalam
also known as 'Missile Man of India'. Under his on 27 July 2015, PM Modi had said that many things
leadership, indigenous missiles and satellites came to mind from my meetings with Dr. Kalam.
were made in India. The successful launch of the He always surprised with his intelligence. Learned
Agni missile developed under the leadership of Dr. many things from him. Dr. Kalam loved to be with
Kalam demonstrated India's missile power to the people. People and youth also respected him.
entire world. To fulfill the dreams of Dr. Kalam, the On 27 July 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
has opened doors for youth and new startups in in Rameshwaram. He also unveiled the statue of
the space sector. This is the reason why today India Dr. Kalam and paid floral tributes at Kalam Sthal.
is seen leading the world in space. Dr. Kalam was This memorial of Dr. Kalam especially reflects his
also deeply connected with nature and spirituality, life and times. Dr. Kalam was also awarded the
that why he named missiles as Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. While
Nag and Trishul developed under his leadership. most people look for better opportunities in life, Dr.
In the book titled ‘India 2020: A Vision for the New Kalam was always looking for new challenges. He
Millennium’, Dr. Kalam has outlined the roadmap often read Geeta and Quran. He also served as an
for India's future and development. In this book, advisor to the Defense Minister of India for some
three main ideas were put before the youth of the time and was also the Principal Scientific Advisor
country. First- To develop India by recognizing its to the Government of India between 1999 and 2001.
potential as a nation and highlighting it. Second- Dr. Kalam had great respect for the army officers
To develop a technology based economy. Third – and brave soldiers. He wrote more than 30 books
To advance development by adopting a balanced in his career, of which Wings of Fire, Ignited Mind
growth model and creating a balance between and India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium
village and city, agriculture and industry. Today, are the most popular. He successfully discharged
under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra many responsibilities in his life. Dr. Kalam loved
Modi, India is moving forward in the direction of students. He spent his entire life teaching and
becoming a developed nation by realizing these even in his last days he was teaching students in
three ideas. Meghalaya. This is a symbol of his commitment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while remembering In the history of India, every child of the
Kalam on his birth anniversary in 2022, had said, country will always remember Dr. APJ Abdul
“I had the privilege of closely interacting with Dr. Kalam as a visionary, scientist, simple living
Kalam for many years. I have closely observed his person and a great patriot. n

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