APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary: Remembering The ‘Missile Man Of India’; Check Inspiring Quotes By Him

In 2010, the United Nations Organization declared October 15 as the World Students’ Day to honour the efforts of the former President on promoting education.

Former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam/ Image:PTI

APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary: Known as the ‘missile man of India’ and people’s President, late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam had special liking towards children who are the future of our nation. Today the country is celebrating the birth anniversary of the 11th President of India. Also Read: Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, Pune, Several Areas Flooded; IMD Issues Red Alert For 24 Hours This day is also celebrated as the World Students' Day worldwide to commemorate the birth anniversary of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. In 2010, the United Nations Organization (UNO) declared October 15 as the World Students’ Day to honour his efforts on promoting education. Kalam has several achievements to his credit when it comes to the space programmes in the country. As an aerospace scientist, Kalam had worked with India's two major space research organisations - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). On the 89th birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, politicians across the party has expressed their heartfelt tribute to former President of India & Bharat Ratna Shri APJ Abdul Kalam.

Tributes to Dr. Kalam on his Jayanti. India can never forget his indelible contribution towards national development, be it as a scientist and as the President of India. His life journey gives strength to millions. pic.twitter.com/5Evv2NVax9

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2020

Tributes to the great scientist, former President & Bharat Ratna Dr #APJAbdulKalam on his birth anniversary. His ideas will keep inspiring the youth for generations to come. Railways is building a new Pamban Railway Bridge, which had been an inseparable part of his childhood. pic.twitter.com/leufANXDQq

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 15, 2020

My tribute to the former President of India, great teacher and eminent scientist "Bharat Ratna" Dr. #APJAbdulKalam Ji on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/74ku31j3f6

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) October 15, 2020

His contribution in the development and operationalization of Indigenous guided missiles - AGNI and PRITHVI - earned him the title of the 'Missile Man of India.' Kalam had directed the project to develop India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV). He also directed projects for the development of ballistic missiles. The former President also headed multiple nuclear tests at Pokhran besides worked in making healthcare accessible to all. Kalam also developed the rugged 'Kalam-Raju tablet' The duo of Kalam and Soma Raju later in 2012 designed a rugged tablet computer for better health care administration in the rural pockets of the country. They termed it the 'Kalam-Raju tablet.' For his work in the stream of science and politics, the 11th President was also awarded India's highest civilian honour or the Bharat Ratna. The former President breathed his last on July 27, 2015, while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong when he collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest. But the leader has a special place in everyone’s heart even today and his books have inspired many in their lives and profession. Here are inspirational quotes from the People's President which keeps inspiring us even today.

• You have to dream before your dreams can come true.
• A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.
• All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.
• Don’t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.
• I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help… Because beauty is required in the heart, not in face…
• Two rules for a peaceful life: Depression in failure should never go to heart, and ego in success should never go to the brain.
• “If you fail, never give up because Fail means “First Attempt In Learning”.