Missile Man of India - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Missile Man of India - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Missile Man of India - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015)
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Born on 15 October 1931 to a Tamil Muslim family in Madras Presidency, now in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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He attended Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He graduated in physics in 1954.

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He was the project director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) that successfully launched Rohini satellite in July 1980

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He played a key role in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) including Agni and Prithvi

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During Pokhran-II nuclear tests, Kalam served as the Chief Project Coordinator during the testing phase.

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Kalam was the 11th President of India from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007

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He was known as People's President. He signed Office of Profit Bill, the toughest decision taken during his tenure.

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In May 2012, Kalam launched a programme for the youth of India called the What Can I Give Movement.

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He died of sudden cardiac arrest on 27 July 2015 in Shillong.

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