A P J Abdul Kalam inspired me in a lot of ways but one thing which inspired me most was his reaction and adaptation to Failure. He never stopped working and dreaming just because of failure instead he worked harder. His words dream transform into thought and thoughts create action inspire me a lot.

Wernher Von Braun

In true sense the Prithvi-I was the first “successful” indigenous missile under IGMDP managed by DRDO. The project had started in 1982–83 under the leadership of Dr. Abdul Kalam who had previously been the project director for the SLV-3 programme at ISRO.

In his book India 2020, Kalam strongly advocates an action plan to develop India into a strong nation by the year 2020. He regards his nation as a knowledge superpower and developed nation. The book describes the present and future scenario in India and developed countries.

Abdul Kalam, in full Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong), Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. He was president of India from 2002 to 2007.

Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University1955–1960

Dr. Kalam, one of the most distinguished scientists of India, has the unique honor of receiving honorary doctorates from 36 universities and institutions. Dr. Kalam has received the coveted civilian awards Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990), and the highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna (1997).

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 to a Tamil Muslim family in the pilgrimage centre of Rameswaram on Pamban Island, then in the Madras Presidency and now in the State of Tamil Nadu. His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque; his mother Ashiamma was a housewife.

Rameswaram, India

Jainulabiddin Marakayar

Jainulabiddin Marakayar

Ashiamma Jainulabiddin