Scientist born in October

Our country has always excelled in the field of the army and its development.

We have managed to make such large leaps in the field of space, technology, and weaponry in general.

India is one of the leading countries in developing missiles and nuclear weapons.

A lot of the credit for such initiatives is given to the late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Let us take a look at the scientific achievements that have marked his life along with his story

Introduction

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, often known as APJ Abdul Kalam, was born in Rameswaram, India, on October 15, 1931.

He was a scientist and politician in India who was instrumental in the development of the country's missile and nuclear weapons programs.

From 2002 until 2007, he was India's president.

Education

After graduating from Madras Institute of Technology with a degree in aeronautical engineering, Abdul Kalam joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation in 1958. (DRDO).

He joined the Indian Space Research Organisation in 1969 as project director of the SLV-III, the country's first satellite launch vehicle.

When Abdul Kalam returned to the DRDO in 1982, he oversaw a program that resulted in a number of successful missiles, earning him the moniker "Missile Man."

Agni, India's first intermediate-range ballistic missile, was launched in 1989 and used elements of the SLV-III.

Aeronautics, arms beyond

From 1992 to 1997, APJ Abdul Kalam worked as the defense minister's scientific adviser, and from 1999 to 2001, he served as the government's chief scientific adviser with the status of a cabinet minister.

Although the tests raised international concerns, Kalam's important participation in the country's nuclear weapons tests in 1998 cemented India's status as nuclear power and positioned him as a national hero.

In 1998, Abdul Kalam proposed Technology Vision 2020, a statewide strategy that he described as a roadmap for transitioning India from a developing to a developed society in 20 years.

Increased agricultural production, a focus on technology as a driver for economic growth, and increased access to health care and education were among the goals included in the plan.

He worked with the Indian Institute of Science, Indian Space Research Organization, and Military Missile Development to kick start India in all these different aspects.

Presidency

Abdul Kalam was nominated to succeed outgoing President Kocheril Raman Narayanan by India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2002.

Despite his Muslim status, Kalam was nominated by the Hindu nationalist (Hindutva) NDA, and his prestige and popularity were such that the Indian National

Congress, the main opposition party, also proposed his candidacy.

In July 2002, Kalam was sworn in as India's 11th president, a mostly ceremonial position. Pratibha Patil, the country's first woman president, took over when he finished his tenure in 2007.

He was an amazing political leader who did everything to establish India internationally as a global entity with ammunition, nuclear, and arm powers.

Achievements

When he returned to civilian life, A .P .J. Abdul Kalam remained devoted to utilizing science and technology to help India become a developed country, and he taught at a number of universities.

He fainted during a presentation at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong on July 27, 2015, and was pronounced dead shortly after cardiac arrest.

Kalam published a number of novels, including an autobiography called Wings of Fire (1999).

Two of the country's highest honors, the Padma Vibhushan (1990) and the Bharat Ratna (2001), were among his countless accolades (1997)