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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AA. P. J. Abdul Kalam - Wikipedia

    t. e. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam BR ( / ˈɑːbdəl kəˈlɑːm / ⓘ; 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. Born and raised in a Muslim family in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he studied physics and aerospace engineering.

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › A-P-J-Abdul-KalamA.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Biography, History, Books, Thoughts ...

    Jun 16, 2024 · A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, 2008. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. He was president of India from 2002 to 2007.

  3. www.presidentofindia.gov.in › abdulkalam › profileProfile | 11th Former President of India

    Jun 7, 2024 · He has been awarded the coveted civilian awards - Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990) and the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna (1997). He is a recipient of several other awards and Fellow of many professional institutions. Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India on 25th July 2002. His focus is on transforming India into a ...

  4. www.britannica.com › summary › A-P-J-Abdul-KalamA.P.J. Abdul Kalam as Indian President | Britannica

    A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, 2008. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, (born Oct. 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong), Indian president (2002–07). After graduating from the Madras Institute of Technology, Kalam played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. He planned a program that produced a ...

  5. www.presidentofindia.gov.in › abdulkalamHome | 11th Former President of India

    Jul 25, 2023 · DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. Dr. Kalam made significant contribution as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully ...

  6. www.presidentofindia.gov.in › former-president › drDR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | President of India

    DR. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam BR 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering.

  7. www.thehindu.com › specials › in-depthThe People's President: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015)

    Jul 27, 2015 · A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India and a pioneer of the country's space and missile programmes, passed away on July 27, 2015. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997, the Padma ...