Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Biography
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Biography

Abdul Kalam Real Name And Personal Life

Abdul Kalam’s full name is Abul Pakir Jainulabdin Abdul kalam. He was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. His father’s name was Jainulabdin and mother’s name was aashiyamma.
Abdul Kalam is the 11th elected President of the Indian Republic. Kalam is noted as a former President, eminent scientist and engineer. Born in a poor Muslim family, how kalam reached the highest position is amazing.

Dr. apj Abdul Kalam education-

He completed his schooling from Rameswaram Elementary School. In 1954, he graduated in Physics from St. Joseph’s College in Tiruchirappalli, which was then affiliated to the University of Madras.
Thereafter, in 1955, he moved to Madras (now Chennai) and joined the Madras Institute of Technology and studied aerospace engineering.
His dream was to become a fighter pilot but he was ranked ninth while the IAF offered only eight slots. He remained a bachelor

Dr. apj Abdul Kalam career-

Entered Indian Defense Research and Development Institute (DRDO) as Chief Scientist to work on Havar Craft Project.
In 1962, he came to the Indian Space Research Organization and as Project Director was credited with making India’s first indigenous satellite SLV III missile.
In July 1980, the Rohini satellite was placed in Earth’s orbit. Also, Missile like Agni and Prithvi were made with indigenous Technology. From 1992-99, he was Advisor to the Defense Minister and Secretary of the Department of Security, Research and Development.
In 1998, under his supervision, India conducted its second nuclear test in Pokharan in 1998 and included India in the list of nuclear-rich nations. Dr. apj Abdul Kalam was the 11th elected President of India.
He was nominated as a candidate by BJP-backed NDA constituents. Apart from the Left parties, all parties supported him. He took the oath of office on 25 July 2002. His tenure was popular. Was called the President of the people.
Many conservative and disciplined Dr. Abdul Kalam made the post of President proud. Vegetarian, alienated Dr. apj Abdul Kalam Inspiration for all children, children and adults.
Along with being the Scientific President, he has been a sensitive writer. When the children were burnt by fire in Kumbakonam, they expressed their rebuke with Poem.
His autobiography is inspired by Wings of Fire Youths. On the one hand the book is Guiding Souls-Dialogues of the purpose of Life revealing their spiritual thoughts.
In India 2020, he gave his perspective about India becoming the head of space science in its future. His BOOKs have been translated into many languages.

Dr. apj Abdul Kalam Achievements

Padmabhushan in 1981,
Padmavibhushan in 1990,
Bharat Ratna in 1997
More than forty Universities and Institutes awarded him doctoral degrees.
He was the first scientist and first bachelor president of India.
Known as Missile Man
Recognized as Youth Icon Dr. apj Abdul Kalam