Birth: October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, TamilnaduIndia's technical contribution is huge
Death: July 27, 20 15, Shillong, Meghalaya
Position / Work: Former President of India
Achievements: As a scientist and engineer, he worked on several important projects of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space .Dr. Kalam's big hand was also behind the success of the Pokhran-2 nuclear test.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was a noted Indian scientist and 11th President of India. He worked in some of the most important organizations of the country (DRDO and ISRO). He also played an important role in the 1998 Pokhran II nuclear test. Dr Kalam was also associated with India's space program and missile development program. This is why he is also called 'Missile Man'. Kalam was elected President of India in 2002 and after 5 years of service, he returned to teaching, writing, and public service. He was honored with several prestigious awards including India's highest civilian honor, Bharat Ratna.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (Tamil: அவுல் பகீர் ஜைனுலாப்தீன் அப்துல் கலாம்; pronunciation (help. info); 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) usually referred to as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was a famous Indian aerospace engineer. He was the 11th President of India, from 2002 to 2007.
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