Dr. Abdul Kalam’s Extraordinary List Of Achievements and Honors

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Dr. Kalam will remain as one of the finest human beings to have ever lived. He lived such a great life that his legacy will continue to inpire generations to come. Words like hardwork, determination, dreams, vision, persevarance are synonymous to this man.

Here is a list of Dr. Kalam’s extraordinary achievements & awards:

1. After graduating from Madras Institute of Technology in 1960, Mr Kalam joined the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). He designed helicopters for the Indian Army, but he always said he didn’t feel at home at the DRDO. In 1969 he got the Government’s approval to expand the programme by including more engineers and scientists.

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2. After he was transferred to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Mr Kalam worked as the project director for SLV-III, India’s first indigenous satellite launch vehicle. SLV-III successfully launched satellite Rohini to orbit on July 1980. From then, Mr Kalam expanded India’s space programme.

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3. He was the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Defence Research and Development Organisation from July 1992 to December 1999.

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4. In 1998, along with cardiologist Dr.Soma Raju, Kalam developed a low cost Coronary stent. It was named as “Kalam-Raju Stent” honouring them. In 2012, the duo designed a rugged tablet PC for health care in rural areas, which was named as “Kalam-Raju Tablet”.

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5. In 1998, the Pokhran-II tests cemented India’s nuclear prowess. Mr Kalam played the pivotal role in the project. He firmly told the international community that such arms were only to deter other nations from trying to subjugate India, and were only to be used as “weapons of peace”.

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6. In a rare show of unity, all political parties unanimously voted for Mr Kalam in 2002 as the 11th President of India.

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7. As President, Mr Kalam personified dignity and optimism throughout India and abroad. His stirring speeches at the UN and the European Parliament are among the best ever delivered. His simplicity in oration and action were applauded and made him dear to all.

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8. After the completion of his term as President, Mr Kalam became a visiting professor, wrote extensively and launched many initiatives for youth development. “Wings of Fire” and “India 2020” are modern classics, and have motivated millions of Indians. His books envision his dream of India as a superpower, with Indians as innovative and unique in their thinking.

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Salute to a man who spent his entire life learning and trying to make the world a better place.

For a detailed list of Dr. Kalam’s accomplishments please visit his wikepedia page.

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