Hey Questers today is the Birth Anniversary of former President "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam". Let's know more about the 'Missile Man of India".🚀

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam the former President of India was born on October 15, 1931, and passed away on 27 July, 2015. He was an aerospace scientist and also played an instrumental role in the May 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests. His involvement in Nuclear Power in India earned him the title "Missile Man of India". Due to his contribution, the government of India awarded him the highest civilian award. 

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931. His birth anniversary is observed as World Students' Day. He was the President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was honored with several prestigious awards including India's highest civilian honour "Bharat Ratna" in 1997. He was born in Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering.

He was the 11th president of India and was elected against Lakshmi Sehgal in 2002. Before becoming the President of India, he worked with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as an aerospace engineer.

He was known as the "Missile Man of India" for his important role in the nation's civilian space programme and military missile development. Also, in 1998, he made significant contributions to India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests.

Do you know that A.P.J Abdul Kalam began his career as a scientist at the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)? He had also served as the project director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) at ISRO. In the 1990s he had served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister before becoming the President of India in 2002.

🔹“FAILURE will never overtake me if my definition to SUCCEED is strong Enough”.🔹

A.P.J Abdul Kalam: Family History and Early Life:- 

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's early life was marked by poverty and hard work, but he still managed to succeed through his education and perseverance

Family:- 

Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, to a Tamil Muslim family. His father, Jainulabdeen, was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque, and his mother, Ashiamma, was a housewife. Kalam was the youngest of five children, with an older sister and three older brothers.

Childhood:- 

Kalam's family was once wealthy, but their business suffered losses after the opening of the Pamban Bridge in 1914. As a child, Kalam had to sell newspapers to help support his family.

Education:- 

Kalam earned an aeronautical engineering degree from the Madras Institute of Technology.

Career:-🚀

Kalam joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in 1958, where he started by designing a small hovercraft. He later moved to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), where he was the project director of the SLV-III, India's first satellite launch vehicle.

Why Kalam is my inspiration?

"He came from a humble background and faced numerous challenges on his journey to success. Despite this, he remained focused on his goals and worked tirelessly to achieve them. His dedication to his work and his unwavering commitment to excellence are qualities that we can all learn from."

"APJ Abdul Kalam's famous Quote"

"Don't take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck." 

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