Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, known as the "Missile Man of India", was born in Rameswaram in 1931. From humble beginnings, he pursued aeronautical engineering and became a pioneering scientist.
He played a key role in India's civilian space program and military missile development, earning widespread admiration. Kalam became the 11th President of India in 2002 and was beloved for his humility and vision for education and youth empowerment.
He authored several books and inspired generations through his words and actions. His life is a story of dedication, service, and learning.
For full biography, visit his Wikipedia page.
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