Recalling ‘The Missile Man of India’ Prez Kovind said Dr. Abdul Kalam truly ignited young minds to think and innovate

New Delhi, October 16: On the occasion of Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary, children arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan from Rameswaram by bus ‘Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini Vision 2020’ called on President Ram Nath Kovind. The President also paid the floral tributes at the portrait of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

Speaking on the occasion, President said that Dr. Kalam is one of the greatest personalities ever. He saluted Dr Kalam and his monumental achievements as a scientist, a scholar and as the President of India. One of the best ways of building the character of the youth of any country is to inspire them to read biographies of great personalities.

 

Further, the President said that Dr Kalam was one of India’s greatest visionaries and is fondly remembered as ‘The Missile Man of India’ and ‘People’s President’. He has made the momentous contribution to India’s scientific heritage through his involvement in varied fields ranging from nuclear technology to designing low-cost stents for the heart or lightweight callipers for polio victims. India will never forget the remarkable contributions of Dr Kalam. He had a great passion for teaching and education and truly ignited young minds with the power to think and innovate. He enjoyed being with people. He was adored by people and youngsters. He loved students and spent his final moments among them.

The President said that the Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini bus presents the life story of Dr Kalam in a very interesting manner. He appreciated the effort. He said he was sure that a large number of Indians, especially the young people have benefited by seeing the mobile exhibition on the life, works and the vision of Dr Kalam.