Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Missile Man of India

 The Missile Man of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who gave India its first Satellite Launch Vehicle, SLV-III, which was used to deploy the Rohini satellite was born on October 15, 1931.

He died on July 27, 2015. let's take a look at his journey.

 

 

   “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.” – A P J Abdul Kalam

 

1931       Born in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born to Jainulabdeen, a boat owner, and homemaker Ashiamma. He went to Ramanathapuram Schwartz Matriculation School and worked from an early age to supplement the family income.

1954       Graduates in Physics Kalam graduates in physics from Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He moves to Madras to pursue further education after graduation.

1960       Joins DRDO as scientist Kalam completes his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) and joins the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as scientist.

1969       Moves to ISRO Kalam moves to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) where he helms India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III)

1980       Lead's India's entry in the Space club Kalam leads India’s efforts to enter the space club by putting the Rohini satellite in Earth's orbit with the first indigenous SLV-III

1980 — 1990       Develops Prithvi and Agni missiles As the chief of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, he is credited with the development and operationalisation of Agni and Prithvi missiles.

1981       Recieves the Padma Bhushan Kalam recieves the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the field of science and technology

1990       Honoured with Padma Vibhushan Kalam is awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian honour.

1992 — 1999       Appointed India’s Chief Scientific Adviser Kalam is appointed as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of the DRDO.

1997       Honoured with the Bharat Ratna Kalam is awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour for his contribution to the scientific research and modernisation of defence technology in India.

1998       Spearheads the Pokhran mission India conducts the Pokhran II nuclear tests with Kalam being one of the forces behind its success.

1999 — 2001       Serves as India’s Chief Scientific Adviser Serves as Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

2002 — 2007       Elected as India's 11th President He had won by a huge margin. He was the first scientist to become India’s President and incidentally the first bachelor too. During his five years in office, he was fondly called ‘The People’s President'.

2012       Launches 'What Can I Give Movement Kalam launches the ‘What Can I Give Movement’, a programme for the Indian youth aimed at defeating corruption

July 27, 2015       Passes away in Shillong, Meghalaya Kalam passes away aged 83, after collapsing because of a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture at IIM Shillong.

 

List of some Books Written by APJ Abdul Kalam

Ø  India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium Ø  Wings of Fire Ø  Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power within India Ø  Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji Ø  A Manifesto for Change: A Sequel to India 2020