FOREVER MEMORABLE INSPIRATION - DR. A P J ABDUL KALAM
" If you fail, never give up". Creator of such powerful words, An eternal example of hard work, simplicity, confidence, honesty, positive attitude and also a humble personality. Yes, it's obviously Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. Majorly he played the role of aerospace engineer, scientist, President of India, missile development officer, writer and much more. He is still being the whole packed Pride of India. This blog pays tribute to this great inspiring soul.
WHY IS HE CALLED AS MISSILE MAN OF INDIA?
APJ Abdul Kalam was also known as the Missile Man of India for his contribution to the development of India's missile projects, Prithvi and Agni missiles. India became a nuclear power under Kalam who was the chief scientific advisor to the Prime minister between 1992 - 1999.
AWARDS AND HONORS:-
- Doctor of Science
- Doctor of Engineering
- Padma Bushan
- Padma Vibhushan
- Bharat Ratna
- Van Braun Award and many more...
APJ's ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHILDREN AND STUDENTS:-
He was so emulative and accessible to the Indian youth. In colleges and schools the students thronged to ask questions and debated with him. India's young generation got motivated from Kalam's three beautiful books- THE WINGS OF FIRE, INDIA 2020, IGNITED MINDS.
It is heartwarming to see that the former President travelled from north to south and east to west to engage the youth of the country. He urged the youth to make aim big and the intangible benefits of his inspiration will remain here.
READ WITH PRIDE:-
Reasons that APJ still lives in our hearts:
- He was born into a family with limited means and started selling newspaper as a child to supplement his family's income.
- When his co-worker could not take his child to the carnival, Dr. Kalam himself accompanied with kid to the fair.
- He was the first president to be sworn without hailing from a political background.
- In the Rashtrapati bhawan, he often had his meals with his staffs in the floor.
- He was the cleanest politician India had ever seen during his tenure.
- After his term of presidency, he resumed a normal life as a teacher and guest lecturer.
- Dr. APJ Abdul kalam once rejected the suggestion to put broken glass on the wall as it harms birds.
- Despite his busy schedule he reply for the mails addressed to him even to the children.
- He encouraged the youth of India to read and penned down 15 inspirational books.
- At times when politicians used religion to tilt their favor, he remained a truly secular man - both in words and works.
- He greatly believed the power of youth and their capabilities to bring about a change.
CONCLUSION:-
He rose really high in life but always stuck to his roots. Inspired youngsters to achieve everything they dreamt of. He was a living inspiration all his life and continues to give India the power to dream through his memorable speeches that he has given to us. It's forever a treasure!!!.
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