[20][21], In his school years, Kalam had average grades but was described as a bright and hardworking student who had a strong desire to learn. [151] In 1997, Kalam received India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, for his contribution to the scientific research and modernisation of defence technology in India. He regarded his work on India's nuclear weapons programme as a way to assert India's place as a future superpower.[146]. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering. Our nation's hero suffered a massive heart attack while giving lectures at the Indian Institute of Management and died at the age of 83 on July 27, 2015. [131] In 2002, in one of his early speeches to Parliament after becoming president, he reiterated his desire for a more united India, stating that "during the last one year I met a number of spiritual leaders of all religions ... and I would like to endeavour to work for bringing about unity of minds among the divergent traditions of our country". How President APJ Abdul Kalam Saved HIV Affected Siblings in Odisha, India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 29, 2015. [135], Kalam's desire to meet spiritual leaders to help create a more prosperous, spiritual, and unified India was what initially led him to meet Pramukh Swami, the Hindu guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampradaya, who Kalam would come to consider his ultimate spiritual teacher and guru. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics, Make sure all words are spelled correctly. While climbing stairs of the flight, he felt unease but got well soon after taking some hour’s rest in aeroplane. 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[170], In the 2011 Hindi film I Am Kalam, Kalam is portrayed as a positive influence on a poor but bright Rajasthani boy named Chhotu, who renames himself Kalam in honour of his idol. A P J Abdul Kalam's Death Has Left Irreplaceable Void: PM Narendra Modi, India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 27, 2016. [58] He also took the controversial decision to impose President's Rule in Bihar in 2005. On 10 June 2002, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) which was in power at the time, expressed that they would nominate Kalam for the post of President,[39][40] and both the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party backed his candidacy. "[110] United States President Barack Obama extended "deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam", and highlighted his achievements as a scientist and as a statesman, notably his role in strengthening US–India relations and increasing space co-operation between the two nations. [10][11][12][13] His father owned a ferry that took Hindu pilgrims back and forth between Rameswaram and the now uninhabited Dhanushkodi. The award will be awarded annually on Independence Day, beginning in 2015, to residents of the state with achievements in promoting scientific growth, the humanities or the welfare of students. [28] Despite the disapproval of the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi allotted secret funds for these aerospace projects through her discretionary powers under Kalam's directorship. Despite being placed in the intensive … He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. His death is an irreparable loss not only to India but to the entire world. His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque;[9] his mother Ashiamma was a housewife. Union Ministers, Leaders Tweet Tributes To Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday July 27, 2020. [11][27] Between the 1970s and 1990s, Kalam made an effort to develop the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and SLV-III projects, both of which proved to be successful. [32] However, the director of the site test, K Santhanam, said that the thermonuclear bomb had been a "fizzle" and criticised Kalam for issuing an incorrect report. [21], Kalam received 7 honorary doctorates from 40 universities. On 27 July 2015, Kalam travelled to Shillong to deliver a lecture on "Creating a Livable Planet Earth" at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. [8], Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 to a Tamil Muslim family in the pilgrimage centre of Rameswaram on Pamban Island, then in the Madras Presidency and now in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu state government announced that his birthday, 15 October, would be observed across the state as "Youth Renaissance Day;" the state government further instituted the "Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award", constituting an 8-gram gold medal, a certificate and ₹500,000 (US$7,000). [109], Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of Ontario, which Kalam had visited on numerous occasions, expressed "deepest condolences ... as a respected scientist, he played a critical role in the development of the Indian space programme. [64] However, two days later, he decided not to contest the Presidential election again stating that he wanted to avoid involving Rashtrapati Bhavan from any political processes. [33] Both Kalam and Chidambaram dismissed the claims. [1] He thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. "Dr. Kalam was a man of firm conviction and indomitable spirit, and I saw him as an outstanding statesman of the world. [108] The Dalai Lama expressed his sadness and offered condolences and prayers, calling Kalam's death "an irreparable loss". [117][118] On display are the replicas of rockets and missiles which Kalam had worked with. [142] Kalam stated that he was inspired by Pramukh Swami throughout their numerous interactions. Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala recalled Kalam's scientific contributions to India: "Nepal has lost a good friend and I have lost an honoured and ideal personality." India is remembering APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary today... Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam And His Vision For Teachers In India, Education | NDTV Education Team | Saturday July 27, 2019. [35][36] In 2012, the duo designed a rugged tablet computer for health care in rural areas, which was named the "Kalam-Raju Tablet". [9][130][131] His father, the imam of a mosque in his hometown of Rameswaram, had strictly instilled these Islamic customs in his children. [142], It was reported that there was considerable demand in South Korea for translated versions of books authored by him. While climbing a flight of stairs, he experienced some discomfort, but was able to enter the auditorium after a brief rest. 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