World Students' Day was observed on October 15 to honour the efforts of distinguished administrator and scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in the field of education.
About Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015)
- Born on October 15, 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
- He was 11th President of India who focussed on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020.
Key Contributions
- He was the Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully injected Rohini satellite in near earth orbit in July 1980.
- Also known as ‘Missile Man of India’, he was Chief Executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme at DRDO.
- Gave strategy for rural prosperity - PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas)
- Major Literary Works: Wings of Fire, India 2020 - A Vision for the New Millennium, and Ignited Minds.
Rewards and Recognition
Awarded Bharat Ratna (1997), Padma Vibhushan (1990), etc.
Values
Integrity, Humility, Visionary leadership, etc.