biography of apj abdul kalam

 There is hardly anyone who does not know APJ Abdul Kalam because he has not only been the President of India but has been such a President whose image has been more as a scientist than a politician and he has done more science than President. He is known because of his contribution and that's why we know him as "Missile Man", so let's know a little more about the life of this amazing personality and discuss some things related to his life. Talking about the early life of APJ Abdul Kalam, it was less than normal because Kalam was born in a family where his parents were not much educated.

   APJ Abdul Kalam's father's name was Jainulabdeen, born on 15 October 1931 in a Muslim family in Dhanushkodi village which is located in Tamil Nadu and he himself was neither more educated nor his family's financial condition was much higher. Kalam himself had five siblings in the family as well. However, despite having such limited resources, the family environment and the father's hard work and dedication had a big impact on Kalam's life at that time and the times to come. He was very hardworking from the beginning and the reason for this was his father. His father's income was not very high and even if it was, there were many siblings in the house due to which it was not possible for him to get education in a good school. Kalam's father was a boat owner and he used to rent boats to fishermen and he was also the Imam of a local mosque.

 APJ Abdul Kalam was the youngest of his four brothers. Kalam's mother Ashima was a housewife. 

 Education and Scientific Life –

APJ Abdul Kalam

 APJ Abdul Kalam's early education took place in a government school located in Rameshwaram itself. Although there were many difficulties in his early education life and to continue his education, he has also done the work of distributing newspapers. Talking about Kalam's school days, his marks were average but still he used to do his studies with a lot of hard work. He used to work hard for his studies and that is why it is said that he had a lot of zeal to learn. We can also say that maybe Kalam used to work to meet his expenses along with studies, that is why it may have affected his marks but whatever it is, a glimpse of Kalam's desire to learn is his We get a quote from that – “This was my first step; In which I learned leadership from three great teachers – Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Professor Satish Dhawan and Dr. Brahm Prakash. For me it was a time of learning and acquisition of knowledge. "

 He said this when he joined the Indian Space Research Organization in 1962. After completing his schooling, he completed his graduation in space science from Madras Institute of Technology in 1958. After this he entered the Indian Defense Research and Development Institute and made a special contribution in working in the hovercraft project. After this, as we mentioned above, he joined the Indian Space Research Organization in 1962 and there he made his unprecedented contribution in many satellite launch plans. In view of his contribution, Nahe was made the Project Director and as the Project Director, he was made India's first indigenously developed satellite SLV. Got credit for making the third. The credit goes to him for taking the plans to include ISRO i.e. Indian Space Research Organization in the international club. Guided missiles were designed by APJ Abdul Kalam and hence he is also called Missile Man. He made missiles like Agni and Prithvi with indigenous technology. Kalam was also the Science Advisor to the then Defense Minister and Secretary, Department of Security Research and Development from July 1992 to December 1999. Under his supervision, India conducted its second nuclear test in Pokhran in 1998 and joined the list of nuclear-rich nations. Life as President - Talking about the political life of APJ Abdul Kalam, he was elected as the 11th President of India. On 18 July 2002, Kalam was elected as the President of the country with a 90 percent majority and was sworn in on 25 July 2002. Although Kalam was not a person from the political field, but after becoming the President, you can consider him politically prosperous because of his views on the nationalist thinking and policies of his country.

 On the evening of 27 July 2015, when Kalam was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong, he suffered a massive heart attack, which in medical terms is called cardiac arrest, due to which he fell unconscious and was then taken to the ICU in Bethany Hospital. I was brought in a serious condition at around 6.30 pm but the doctors said that “he is no more because when he was brought, his blood pressure and pulse were gone. “It all happened so suddenly that it was like breaking news on all the TV channels as he had informed that he was going to Shillong by tweeting a day before leaving. On 30 July 2015, the former President was buried with state honors as per Muslim rituals at P Karumbu Ground in Rameswaram. At the time of his funeral, about 3,50,000 people had participated, in which there were many people including Prime Minister Modi.

 Interesting Facts about APJ Abdul Kalam - 

Missile man

 There are some things about the life of APJ Abdul Kalam that make his life special. Let's talk a few things about -

 Kalam has also done the work of distributing newspapers at one time to continue his studies.

 On 5 July 2002, he took oath as the President in the Ashoka Hall of Parliament House.

 Kalam's biography "Wings of Fire" is a wonderful book to inspire the youth in which you can know more about his life.

 His book titled Guiding Souls - Dialogues of the Purpose of Life is full of his spiritual thoughts.

 Kalam's books are in high demand in South Korea and are viewed with great respect there.

 Kamal has also written many poems in Tamil.

 Although APJ Abdul Kalam was not from the background of politics, but still his political outlook can be understood better in India 2020.

 Kalam wanted to see India become a superpower in the field of nuclear and science.

 Kalam loved Karnataka devotional music very much.

 He was nominated as "MTV Youth Icon of the Year" in 2003 and 2006.

 At the time of his death, the Government of India had declared 7 days of state mourning.

 The Dalai Lama condoled his death, describing his death as an "irreparable loss".

 Kalam was a very gentle and decent person, he was a better scientist, teacher and politician.

 Kalam was a very disciplined person in his life and on his death, politicians not only in the country but also from abroad gave their reaction.

 It is said that he used to study both Quran and Gita and Hindu culture was also very dear to him.