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A tribute to our respected kalam ji
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All birds find shelter during a rain. But eagle avoids rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference! - APJ Abdul Kalam
APJ Abdul Kalam was a world class leader who has casted his
golden shadow in the lives of present and future generation. He was a fantastico
personality who with his iron zeal transformed and achieved what he wanted to.
He has inspired lives with his words and actions itself.
During his childhood, he had witnessed discrimination on the
basis of caste but with it he had also found people who stood by his side. His way
of interpretation towards the world became very optimistic and he stressed onto
the affirmative side of anything.
He was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and his father was a
boat owner. Despite of many problems in his early life, he studied hard and
ultimately turned out as a diamond for India. He became an exceptionally great
scientist after starting his job from Defense Research Development Institute (DRDO) as a scientist. He alone started the
work on expandable rocket project at DRDO in 1965. It was in 1969 when he
received government approval and engaged more engineers in his work. This
ultimately had started his journey to become the “Missile Man” of India.
He worked with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a project director of India’s first
satellite launch vehicle with which ‘Rohini’ satellite was positioned in
near-earth orbit in 1980. Afterwards, he became an integral part of ISRO and
did numerous projects with them.
Kalam had a vital importance in development of missiles
including ‘Agni’ and ‘Prithvi’. When Dr. Kalam was Chief Scientist Advisor to
Prime Minister, Pokhran-II nuclear tests were piloted where his role was
political and technological. It was the time when he came into limelight by
Media. He was called as the best nuclear scientist.
There is a stent known
as ‘Kalam-Raju’ stent and a health care computer known as ‘Kalam-Raju’ tablet.
These low cost devices were invented by Dr Kalam and Dr Soma Raju.
When Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India
in 2002, it was a very laid-back victory for him as he got utmost support from people. During his five years tenure as a president, he became popularized by
the name “People’s President”. People
wanted him to become President again but he decided not to participate in
elections.
Afterwards, he served as visiting professors to numerous
institutes. When he resigned from his post as scientific adviser, he started
his work to communicate with young minds of India. He often said that he loved
the company of students, especially high school students.
He wanted to share his experiences and knowledge with the
young generation of India to help them realizing their dreams. He ignited zeal
in young people to believe and work on their dreams.
“Great dreams of great dreamers are always
transcended” – APJ Abdul Kalam
He had written many scientific and non-scientific books along with his Autobiography “Wings of Fire”.
He was an extraordinary person whose life and words inspire
a lot of people. On 27 July, 2015 he breathed his last while doing his much
loved work of addressing students in Shillong!
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