Biography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | Early Life and Education - Career in DRDO and ISRO - Missile Man of India - Presidency and Post-Presidential Activities - Legacy of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Biography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, popularly known as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was an eminent Indian scientist and politician who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, and passed away on July 27, 2015. Biography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Early Life and Education: Abdul Kalam was born into a humble Tamil Muslim family. He studied physics and aerospace engineering and graduated from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He then specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Career in DRDO and ISRO: Abdul Kalam started his career as a scientist at the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and later at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He played a pivotal role in India's civilian space program and military missile development. He was instrumental in the development of...