DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM

DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM

15 October ,Youth Renaissance Day:-

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 at the pilgrimage center of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, in a Tamil Muslim family. His father, Jainulabudeen, was a boat owner, and his mother, Ashiamma, was a housewife. Kalam was the youngest of their 5 children.

India is in mourning as it has lost one of its most dedicated sons and a highly qualified statesman on the evening of Monday, July 27. APJ Abdul Kalam has left behind him a legacy of self-confidence and determination that, despite its shortcomings and ailing poverty, India can stand up face-to-face with the rest of world powers, be it in the terms of development, science and technology, education or any other field.

He died doing what he had been doing throughout his career — sharing knowledge. A man of astute scientific knowledge who spent most of his life at India's civilian space program and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Kalam will be remembered for his simplicity, humility and inspiring words.

Sworn in on 25 July, 2002, Kalam became 11th President of India, succeeding KR Narayanan. For his simple and humble attitude, he was affectionately known as the 'People's President.'Known as the People’s President- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is undoubtedly the most inspiring figure to the people of India. This youth icon is also popularly known as the Missile Man because of his countless contributions- the development of India’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle, SLV-III, which put the Rohini Satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980, making India a member of the Space Club, and much more. Here are some interesting facts about A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: . Kalam was recipient of Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna. . His autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography , first published in English, has been translated into 13 languages including French and Chinese.

FACT : Here are some of the interesting facts

about Kalam's life :-

Ø 12 Facts About APJ Abdul Kalam’s Life That Will Make You Respect Him Even More

1).Born To A Poor Boatowner

Born on 15 October, 1931, in a Tamil Muslim family to a boat owner, Jainulabudeen, and Ashiamma, a housewife, in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, Kalam's childhood was not easy and privileged.

2). Raised In A Poor Financial Condition And Newspaper Seller Turned President Of India

In his childhood, he used to collect newspapers thrown out of the Dhanush Kodi Mail train

sambar with coconut chutney, Vendhya Kozhambu, and Puliyodare.

3). Ethics At Its Peak

When he was at ISRO, there was a period when his team faced a series of failures of tests; he accepted it as his mistake. But on huge successes, he couldn’t be seen taking credits, instead, sent his fellow scientists to talk to the press.

4). Like Mentor Like Disciple

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an Indian physicist and the father of India’s space program was his mentor and guide. Apart from him, he was also inspired by Professor Satish Dhawan and Dr. Brahm Prakash.

5). A Writer Who Inspired A Generation

He has written many inspirational books, such as- Wings of Fire, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, The Luminous Sparks, Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life, Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India, Inspiring Thoughts, A Manifesto for Change, etc.

6). A Harbinger Of Noble Causes

When he was the president of India, he used to donate all his savings for the social cause to ‘PURA’ (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas)- a strategy for rural development in India.

7). Smiled When Death Stared At Him

Look at his positivity! In 2001, when he had boarded the helicopter from Ranchi, on the way to Bokaro, he was informed about some issues with the helicopter’s rotor. Though it was a death alarm for the cockpit crew, he composed everyone with his signature smile and advised the two pilots not to worry.

8). An Advocate Against The Death Penalty

Throughout his life, he supported the abolition of the death penalty saying that as President of India he felt pain in deciding mercy petitions of death row convicts.

9). The Youth Renaissance Day

Following his death, the Tamil Nadu state government announced that his birthday, 15 October, would be observed across the State as “Youth Renaissance Day” and also the state government further instituted “Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award.”

10). The Only Bachelor President of India!

He is the only unmarried President of India so far.

11). Simple Living And High Thinking

Throughout his life, he led a simple life even after reaching to the highest post in the country. In fact, he is considered the symbol of simplicity in India. He came to the Rashtrapati Bhavan with a suitcase and left with the same.

12). A Noble Demise

He dedicated every single minute of his life serving the country which is justified by the fact that even few minuted before his demise on 27 July 2015, he was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong.