Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam sir

Dr. Kalam and his life
Submitted to DVC,Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
Presented by-
Lec. Sonika Chouhan.
M.Sc. (Biotechnology), Computer application.

1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
SirSir

(The Missile man)
By
Sonika Chouhan

2. Success is when your “Success is when your “SignatureSignature” ”
change to “change to “AutographAutograph””
-A.P.J. Abdul Kalam-A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

4. IntroductionIntroduction
Childhood & Early Life:Childhood & Early Life: He was born as He was born as Avul Pakir Avul Pakir
Jainulabdeen Abdul KalamJainulabdeen Abdul Kalam on 15 October 1931 into a Muslim family on 15 October 1931 into a Muslim family
in Rameswaram, then in the Madras Presidency in British India, and in Rameswaram, then in the Madras Presidency in British India, and
now in the state of TamilNadu. now in the state of TamilNadu.
His father His father Jainulabudeen Jainulabudeen was a boat owner while his mother was a boat owner while his mother
AshiammaAshiamma was a housewife. was a housewife.
Kalam had three elder siblings.Kalam had three elder siblings.
Even though his ancestors had been wealthy traders, the family had Even though his ancestors had been wealthy traders, the family had
lost most of its fortunes by the 1920s and was poverty-stricken by the lost most of its fortunes by the 1920s and was poverty-stricken by the
time Kalam was born. time Kalam was born.

7. As a young boy he had to sell newspapers in order to add to the As a young boy he had to sell newspapers in order to add to the
family’s meager income.family’s meager income.
Even though the family was not financially well-off, the children were Even though the family was not financially well-off, the children were
raised in an atmosphere filled with love.raised in an atmosphere filled with love.
In one of the books which Kalam wrote decades later, he fondly In one of the books which Kalam wrote decades later, he fondly
remembered how his mother would lovingly feed her own quota remembered how his mother would lovingly feed her own quota
of food to the children and go hungry herselfof food to the children and go hungry herself..
 He was a good student and always curious to learn more about how He was a good student and always curious to learn more about how
things happened. things happened.
When he was ten years old, one of his teachers, When he was ten years old, one of his teachers, Siva Subramania Siva Subramania
IyerIyer, took the students to the seashore and asked them to observe the , took the students to the seashore and asked them to observe the
birds in flight.birds in flight.

8. Then the teacher gave the children a theoretical explanation, which Then the teacher gave the children a theoretical explanation, which
coupled with the live practical example, cast a deep influence on coupled with the live practical example, cast a deep influence on
young Kalam’s mind. young Kalam’s mind.
That very day the boy realized that his life’s calling had something to That very day the boy realized that his life’s calling had something to
do with flight.do with flight.
During his third year, he was assigned a project to design a low-level During his third year, he was assigned a project to design a low-level
attack aircraft together with a few other students. attack aircraft together with a few other students.
The project was a difficult one and on top of it, their guide gave them The project was a difficult one and on top of it, their guide gave them
a very tight deadline.a very tight deadline.
The guide was thoroughly impressed by Kalam’s dedication.The guide was thoroughly impressed by Kalam’s dedication.
At this juncture, Kalam aspired to become a fighter pilot.At this juncture, Kalam aspired to become a fighter pilot.

10. EducationEducation
He completed his education at He completed his education at
the the Schwartz Higher Secondary Schwartz Higher Secondary
School, Ramanathapuram.School, Ramanathapuram.
He graduated in Physics in 1954 He graduated in Physics in 1954
from from Saint Joseph’s College, Saint Joseph’s College,
Tiruchirappali.Tiruchirappali.
In 1955 to study aerospace In 1955 to study aerospace
technology from technology from MITMIT..

11. Career As A ScientistCareer As A Scientist
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam earned his degree from Madras Institute of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam earned his degree from Madras Institute of
Technology in 1957 and joined the Aeronautical Development Technology in 1957 and joined the Aeronautical Development
Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Establishment of the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist in 1958.Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist in 1958.
In the early 1960s, he worked with the Indian National Committee for In the early 1960s, he worked with the Indian National Committee for
Space Research (INCOSPAR) under the renowned space Space Research (INCOSPAR) under the renowned space scientist scientist
Vikram SarabhaiVikram Sarabhai. .
He also designed a small hovercraft at DRDO.He also designed a small hovercraft at DRDO.
He visited NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia; in He visited NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia; in
1963-64. 1963-64.

12. Inspired by this visit, he began working on an expandable rocket Inspired by this visit, he began working on an expandable rocket
project independently at DRDO in 1965.project independently at DRDO in 1965.
However, he was However, he was not much satisfiednot much satisfied with his work at DRDO and with his work at DRDO and
was happy to be transferred to the Indian Space Research was happy to be transferred to the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.

13.  The IGMDP, under the able leadership
of Kalam proved to be a resounding
success and produced a number of
successful missiles including the first
Prithvi missile in 1988, and the Agni
missile in 1989.
 Due to his achievements as the director
of the IGMDP, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam earned
the nickname of “Missile Man.”

14. His increasing involvement with governmental agencies led to his His increasing involvement with governmental agencies led to his
appointment as the appointment as the Scientific Adviser to the Defense Minister in 1992Scientific Adviser to the Defense Minister in 1992..
In 1999In 1999, he was appointed as the , he was appointed as the Principal Scientific Adviser Principal Scientific Adviser to the to the
Government of India with the rank of cabinet minister.Government of India with the rank of cabinet minister.
In the late 1990s, he played a major role in conducting In the late 1990s, he played a major role in conducting the Pokhran-IIthe Pokhran-II, ,
a series of five nuclear bomb test explosions at the Indian Army's a series of five nuclear bomb test explosions at the Indian Army's
Pokhran Test Range in May 1998Pokhran Test Range in May 1998. .
Following the success of these tests which elevated Kalam to the Following the success of these tests which elevated Kalam to the
status of a national hero, the then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee status of a national hero, the then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
declared India a full-fledged nuclear state.declared India a full-fledged nuclear state.
In addition to being a brilliant scientist, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was also a In addition to being a brilliant scientist, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was also a
visionary.visionary.

15.  In 1998, he proposed a countrywide plan called Technology Vision In 1998, he proposed a countrywide plan called Technology Vision
2020 to serve as an action plan to make India a developed nation by 2020 to serve as an action plan to make India a developed nation by
the year 2020.the year 2020.
He put forward several suggestions, including nuclear empowerment, He put forward several suggestions, including nuclear empowerment,
technological innovations, and improved agricultural productivity to technological innovations, and improved agricultural productivity to
achieve the same.achieve the same.
In 2002, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) which was in power In 2002, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) which was in power
at the time, expressed its decision to nominate A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for at the time, expressed its decision to nominate A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for
the President of India to succeed outgoing President K.R. Narayananthe President of India to succeed outgoing President K.R. Narayanan..
 Both the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party Both the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party
backed his candidacybacked his candidacy..

17. PresidencyPresidency
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam assumed office A.P.J. Abdul Kalam assumed office
as theas the 11th President 11th President of India on of India on
25 July 200225 July 2002..
He served as President from 2002-He served as President from 2002-
2007.2007.
 Becoming the Becoming the first scientistfirst scientist and and
the the first bachelorfirst bachelor to occupy to occupy
Rashtrapati BhawanRashtrapati Bhawan..
He remained committed to his He remained committed to his
visionvision of transforming India into a of transforming India into a
developed nation, inspire people to developed nation, inspire people to
achieve their best.achieve their best.

18. Post PresidencyPost Presidency
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ventured into the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ventured into the academic fieldacademic field after leaving after leaving
office. office.
He became a visiting professor at several reputed institutions He became a visiting professor at several reputed institutions
including including the Indian Institute of Management Shillongthe Indian Institute of Management Shillong, , the Indian the Indian
Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and the Indian Institute of Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and the Indian Institute of
Management IndoreManagement Indore..
Interacting with bright young minds was what he loved the most and Interacting with bright young minds was what he loved the most and
he devoted the later years of his career to this passion.he devoted the later years of his career to this passion.

19. The post presidency years also saw him The post presidency years also saw him teachingteaching information information
technology at the International Institute of Information Technology, technology at the International Institute of Information Technology,
Hyderabad, and technology at Banaras Hindu University and Anna Hyderabad, and technology at Banaras Hindu University and Anna
University. University.
He also served as the chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space He also served as the chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space
Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram.Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram.
In 2012, he launched a programme called In 2012, he launched a programme called 'What Can I Give 'What Can I Give
Movement’Movement’ to develop a to develop a “giving” “giving” attitude in the youth and to attitude in the youth and to
encourage them to contribute towards nation building by encourage them to contribute towards nation building by taking small taking small
but positive stepsbut positive steps..

21. Awards & AchievementsAwards & Achievements

23. Personal Life & LegacyPersonal Life & Legacy
oA.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the youngest child in a close knit family. He A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the youngest child in a close knit family. He
was very close to his parents, especially his mother, and had loving was very close to his parents, especially his mother, and had loving
relationships with all of his three elder siblings.relationships with all of his three elder siblings.
oHe never married. Throughout his life he maintained close ties with He never married. Throughout his life he maintained close ties with
his siblings and their extended families. his siblings and their extended families.
oA benevolent soul, he often sent money to his elderly relatives.A benevolent soul, he often sent money to his elderly relatives.
oHe was a very simple person who lived an unpretentious lifestyle. He was a very simple person who lived an unpretentious lifestyle.
oHe owned a few He owned a few possessionspossessions—including his beloved —including his beloved veenaveena and and
collection of bookscollection of books. .

25. oHe didn’t even have aHe didn’t even have a television television! He was a vegetarian and ! He was a vegetarian and
consumed simple food.consumed simple food.
oA devout Muslim, he had been raised with strict Islamic customs. He A devout Muslim, he had been raised with strict Islamic customs. He
respected all religions and was well-versed in Hindu traditions in respected all religions and was well-versed in Hindu traditions in
addition to his Islamic practices. addition to his Islamic practices.
oHe not only read the He not only read the NamazNamaz daily and fasted during Ramadan, but daily and fasted during Ramadan, but
also regularly read the also regularly read the Bhagavad GitaBhagavad Gita..

26. Facts About A.P.J. Abdul KalamFacts About A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam grew up in poverty and distributed newspapers as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam grew up in poverty and distributed newspapers as
a young boy to contribute to his a young boy to contribute to his father’s meager incomefather’s meager income..
He was a protégé of the great Indian scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai He was a protégé of the great Indian scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
who guided him and gave him valuable advice.who guided him and gave him valuable advice.
He always faced the press following failed tests at ISRO and He always faced the press following failed tests at ISRO and
accepted responsibility for his mistakes accepted responsibility for his mistakes but never claimed the but never claimed the
credit for any of the massive successescredit for any of the massive successes achieved at the achieved at the
organization.organization.
He was the He was the first bachelorfirst bachelor to become the president and occupy to become the president and occupy
Rashtrapati Bhawan.Rashtrapati Bhawan.

27. Kalam was the Kalam was the third Presidentthird President of India to have been honored with of India to have been honored with
a a Bharat RatnaBharat Ratna before being elected to the office of President. before being elected to the office of President.
He was known to write his own He was known to write his own thank you cardsthank you cards with personalized with personalized
messages in his own handwriting.messages in his own handwriting.
He had a keen interest in literature and wrote poems in his native He had a keen interest in literature and wrote poems in his native
Tamil.Tamil.
A practicing Muslim, he was also well versed with Hindu traditions A practicing Muslim, he was also well versed with Hindu traditions
and read the Bhagavad Gita. and read the Bhagavad Gita.
He had more than a million followers on Twitter but He had more than a million followers on Twitter but followed only followed only
38 people38 people..

28. Books By Dr. A.P.J. Abdul KalamBooks By Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
1)1)India 2020India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium (co-authored with : A Vision for the New Millennium (co-authored with
Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan,1998)Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan,1998)
2)2)Wings of Fire: Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (1999)An Autobiography (1999)
3)3)Ignited MindsIgnited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India (2002): Unleashing the Power Within India (2002)
4)4)The Luminous SparksThe Luminous Sparks (2004)(2004)
5)5)Inspiring ThoughtsInspiring Thoughts (2007) (2007)
6)6)You Are Born To BlossomYou Are Born To Blossom: Take My Journey Beyond (co-authored : Take My Journey Beyond (co-authored
with Arun Tiwari, 2011)with Arun Tiwari, 2011)
7)7)Turning PointsTurning Points: A journey Through Challenges (2012): A journey Through Challenges (2012)
8)8)A Manifesto for ChangeA Manifesto for Change: A Sequel to India 2020 (co-authored with V. : A Sequel to India 2020 (co-authored with V.
Ponraj, 2014Ponraj, 2014))
9)9)TranscendenceTranscendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji (co-: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji (co-
authored with Arun Tiwari, 2015)authored with Arun Tiwari, 2015)

30. Books On Dr. A.P.J. Abdul KalamBooks On Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
1)1)Eternal QuestEternal Quest: Life and Times of Dr Kalam by S Chandra, 2002: Life and Times of Dr Kalam by S Chandra, 2002
2)2)President A P J Abdul KalamPresident A P J Abdul Kalam by R K Pruthi, 2002 by R K Pruthi, 2002
3)3)A P J Abdul KalamA P J Abdul Kalam: The Visionary of India by K Bhushan and G : The Visionary of India by K Bhushan and G
Katyal, 2002Katyal, 2002
4)4)The Kalam EffectThe Kalam Effect: My Years with the President by P M Nair, 2008: My Years with the President by P M Nair, 2008
5)5)My Days With Mahatma Abdul KalamMy Days With Mahatma Abdul Kalam by Fr A K George, 2009 by Fr A K George, 2009

31. DeathDeath
He remained active till the very end. While delivering a lecture at the He remained active till the very end. While delivering a lecture at the
Indian Institute of Management Indian Institute of Management ShillongShillong on on 27 July 201527 July 2015, he , he
collapsed and was rushed to the Bethany Hospital. collapsed and was rushed to the Bethany Hospital.
He was confirmed dead of a cardiac arrest at 7:45 pm.He was confirmed dead of a cardiac arrest at 7:45 pm.
His body was then flown first to Delhi, then to Madurai, and finally to His body was then flown first to Delhi, then to Madurai, and finally to
Rameswaram where he was laid to rest at Pei Karumbu Ground with Rameswaram where he was laid to rest at Pei Karumbu Ground with
full state honours on 30 July 2015. full state honours on 30 July 2015.
His last rites were attended by over 350,000 including the Prime His last rites were attended by over 350,000 including the Prime
Minister, and the chief ministers of Minister, and the chief ministers of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra
Pradesh.Pradesh.

33. VisionVision
FreedomFreedom
DevelopmentDevelopment
India must stand up to the worldIndia must stand up to the world

34. ““Message’’Message’’
In short, No words define such a great personality In short, No words define such a great personality
but, we can say; he is an inspiration to all.but, we can say; he is an inspiration to all.
“Hard works beats talent’’“Hard works beats talent’’
“ Don’t think you are alone, the whole universe “ Don’t think you are alone, the whole universe
& million of stars are with you’’& million of stars are with you’’