Using the given clues write a bio-sketch on APJ Abdul Kalam (the Missile
Man of India):
Avul Pakir Jainulabudeen Abdul Kalam - born on 15 October
1931 -Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu – poor family – odd jobs –
family income -graduation in Physics in 1954 - moved to Madras
- aerospace engineering – 1960- Kalam joined Aeronautical
Development Establishment of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist – 1969-
transferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) -
the project director - lndia's first indigenous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SLV-III) -successfully deployed the Rohini satellite in
near earth's orbit in July 1980 - the Chief Scientific Adviser to the
Prime Minister- the Secretary of Defence Research and
Development Organisation - July 1992 to December 1999- major
part in developing many missiles – Agni - served as the 11th
President of India from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007 - the third
President of India - honoured with a Bharat Ratna - affectionately
known as the People's President.
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Explanation:
Using the given clues write a bio-sketch on APJ Abdul Kalam (the Missile
Man of India):
Avul Pakir Jainulabudeen Abdul Kalam - born on 15 October
1931 -Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu – poor family – odd jobs –
family income -graduation in Physics in 1954 - moved to Madras
- aerospace engineering – 1960- Kalam joined Aeronautical
Development Establishment of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist – 1969-
transferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) -
the project director - lndia's first indigenous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SLV-III) -successfully deployed the Rohini satellite in
near earth's orbit in July 1980 - the Chief Scientific Adviser to the
Prime Minister- the Secretary of Defence Research and
Development Organisation - July 1992 to December 1999- major
part in developing many missiles – Agni - served as the 11th
President of India from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007 - the third
President of India - honoured with a Bharat Ratna - affectionately
known as the People's President.