APJ Abdul kalam biography pdf:- APJ Abdul Kalam was a great scientist, writer and an ideal teacher. The full name of APJ Abdul Kalam is Abul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He is also now as the mission man of India. He was born on 15th October 1931 in Rameshwaram, Tamilnadu. His father’s name was Jainulabdeen and mother’s name was Ashiyamma.

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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a very hardworking student since his childhood.

He studied Aerospace engineering from Madras institute of technology. He joined DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization) in 1958 as a scientist and later he joined ISRO in 1963.

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He worked under the legendary space scientist Vikram Saravai in 1963. Later he became project director in 1969.

His contribution to the development of world class missiles Agni, Prithvi, Akash etc for india was remarkable.

He also played on important role in India’s Pokhran – ll nuclear test in 1998.

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The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan 1981, Padma Vibhushan 1990, Bharat Ratna 1997, Veer Savarkar Award 1998 and many more for his great work.

He was the first scientist to serve the nation without any political background as the 11th President of India 2002 – 2007.

He was very sensitive and simple person. His hobby was hanging out with small children.

He wrote many inspirational book like ‘wings of fire’, ‘India 2020’, ‘Ignited Minds’, ‘Mission of India’ etc.

This great son of India died of a sudden cardiac arrest on July 27, 2015 while delivering a lecture IIM Shilong.

His life is great inspiration for all of us. He is not physically with us today but his great work and contribution will be with us forever.