A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 15 October 1931 Rameswaram, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Occupation | Aerospace scientist, author, president |
| Known for | 11th President of India; contributions to Indian space and missile programmes |
| Field / role | Scientist and public servant; Aerospace engineering |
| Affiliations | ISRO, DRDO and Government of India |
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (born 15 October 1931) is an Indian aerospace scientist, author, president known for 11th president of india; contributions to indian space and missile programmes. He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Before his presidency, he held senior roles at ISRO and DRDO and was associated with projects that advanced India’s space and defence capabilities. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1997.
Biography
[edit]A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was born in Rameswaram and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He joined India’s defence and space research programmes, contributing to satellite launch vehicle and missile development projects.
He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Before his presidency, he held senior roles at ISRO and DRDO and was associated with projects that advanced India’s space and defence capabilities. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1997.
Personal life
[edit]Kalam never married and was widely known for a simple lifestyle and dedication to public service, education and scientific learning.
Career
[edit]A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | Aerospace scientist, author, president | 11th President of India; contributions to Indian space and missile programmes
He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Before his presidency, he held senior roles at ISRO and DRDO and was associated with projects that advanced India’s space and defence capabilities. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1997.
Kalam wrote books and frequently interacted with students, encouraging scientific curiosity, education and civic responsibility. His public legacy is closely associated with science and youth engagement.
Work and influence
[edit]Kalam wrote books and frequently interacted with students, encouraging scientific curiosity, education and civic responsibility. His public legacy is closely associated with science and youth engagement.
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