Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a scientist who later became the 11th President of India and served the country from 2002 to 2007.
He was the most respected person in the country, as he contributed a lot to the country as a scientist and a president.
His contribution to the Indian Space Research Organization is unforgettable.
There were many projects under his leadership such as Rohini-1, Project Devil and the launch of Project Valent, missiles (under Mission Agni and Prithvi), etc.
For his great contribution in increasing India’s nuclear power, he is popularly known as “Missile Man of India”. He has been awarded the highest civilian awards for his dedicated work.
After completing his service to the Government of India as President, he served the country as a visiting professor at various valuable institutions and universities.
HIS CAREER AND CONTRIBUTION:
He was born on 15 October 1931 to Zainuldeben and Aashiyamma. His family’s financial situation was a bit bad, so he started supporting his family financially at an early age.
He started earning money to support his family but never gave up his education.
He completed his graduation from Madras Institute of Technology in 1954 from St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli and Aerospace Engineering.
After completing his graduation, he joined the Aeronautical Development Foundation of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a leading scientist.
Soon he moved to the Indian Space Research Organization as the Project Director of India’s first indigenous satellite launch vehicle.
He also served as the Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program, which is involved in the simultaneous development of missiles.
He had also become the Chief Scientific Adviser of the Prime Minister and Secretary of the Defense Research and Development Organization from the year 1992 to 1999.
He was called the “Missile Man of India” after his successful contribution as the Chief Project Coordinator for Pokhran II nuclear tests.
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