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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002-2007. He was known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his work on developing India's first satellite launch vehicle and ballistic missile technology as a scientist working on India's space and missile programs. He was a popular president loved by Indians for his simplicity, humility, and dedication to the country. Dr. Kalam established institutions to promote education and training and often encouraged youth to work hard and pursue their dreams. He believed in religious harmony and was a symbol of secularism in India.

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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Biography Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India (2002-2007). Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on October 15, 1931, he was an aerospace engineer and scientist who worked on India's space and missile programs. He was known as the "Missile Man of India" for his work on the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle and ballistic missile technology. He was a popular president who was loved by the people of India for his simplicity, humility, and dedication to the country. He died on July 27, 2015 while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. Dr. Kalam started his career at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and later joined the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) where he played a key role in the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle, SLV-3. He was also the project director of
India's Rohini satellite program, which made India the fourth country in the world to have the capability to launch satellites. In addition to his scientific and technical achievements, Dr. Kalam was known for his inspirational speeches and writings. He wrote several books, including "Wings of Fire: An Autobiography," which details his life and work, and "Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India," which focuses on his vision for India's future. Dr. Kalam was awarded several national and international honours for his contributions to science, technology, and the nation, including the Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990) from the Government of India and the prestigious Hoover Medal (2008) for his contributions to public service. He will always be remembered as a true visionary and a great leader who inspired millions of young people in India and around the world. Dr. Kalam was also known for his love for education and his efforts to promote it. He established the "People's Institute of Rural Development" and the "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University" to promote education and training in rural areas and in the field of technology, respectively. He was a strong believer in the power of youth and their ability to bring about positive change. He often spoke about the importance of learning and self-reliance, and encouraged young people to work hard and pursue their dreams. Dr. Kalam was a practising Muslim, but he believed in the unity of all religions and often spoke about the importance of religious harmony in society. He was a symbol of secularism and unity in a country that is home to people of many different religions, languages, and cultures. His death was a great loss to the nation and he is still remembered and revered by millions of people in India and around the world. In his memory, the Indian government has established the "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial" in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, which is a fitting tribute to his life and work.

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