Dr Apj Abdul Kalam  

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is renowned as the Missile Man of India and was a visionary scientist and leader. 

Srikanth Bolla received his education from the prestigious MIT, US. In the year 2012, he founded Bollant Industries, marking the beginning of his new journey.

Dr Tessy Thomas spearheaded the Agni-4 project and also served as the project director for the Agni-5 project. For her immense contributions, she has also earned the title ‘Missile Woman of India.’

DRDO scientist Sheena Rani has been leading the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni series project since 1999. She is one of the key figures who contributed to the success of Agni-5 project.

Dipankar Das started the Andaman First Brother Innovative School from his home in September 2023. Presently, there are 20 students in his school from underprivileged backgrounds. He has received various prestigious awards including the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Award.

Here is a list of some remarkable quotes by the Missile Man of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Here is a list of Indian achievers who despite facing several challenges in life, worked hard and rose to the pinnacle of success. Born into a Tamil Muslim family, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11^th President of India, once worked as a newspaper distributor. Due to his scientist achievements, he is also called the Missile Man of India.

Uttar Pradesh’s Rajkumar Mishra made paddy threshing machines in efforts to make his family’s financial condition better. He was awarded with a sum of Rs 1 lakh for making these machines, by the Grass Root Startup category at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

On the fifth death anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the entire nation paid tribute to their very own Missile Man
 

On the fifth death anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the entire nation paid tribute to their very own 'Missile Man'

A day after a massive clash broke out between the police and lawyers in Delhi, police personnel staged a protest outside the police headquarters (PHQ). The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Jagan Mohan, decided to rename Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards to YSR Vidya Puraskaras. All this and more on today's episode of MyNation in 100 seconds.

The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Jagan Mohan, has taken a decision to rename Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards to YSR Vidya Puraskaras

APJ Abdul Kalam was born on Oct 15, 1931, on his 88th birth anniversary we take a walk down memory lane and honour the People’s President for his contributions in the field of science and technology. 

On Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's 88th birth anniversary, we not only salute this visionary’s contribution to our great nation, but also thank him for nurturing, guiding and inspiring India’s ‘Missile Woman’ – Dr Tessy Thomas.
 

In 2010, the United Nations decided to recognise Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's birth date (October 15) as World Student Day.