A.P.J ABDUL KALAM BGRAPHY E book

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, popularly known as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian scientist, statesman, and the 11th President of India. He was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He was the youngest of five siblings, and his father, Jainulabdeen, was a boatman, and his mother, Ashiamma, was a homemaker.

Kalam had a keen interest in science and mathematics since childhood. After completing his secondary education from Rameswaram Elementary School, he went on to study physics at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli. He graduated in 1954 with a degree in physics and went on to study aerospace engineering at Madras Institute of Technology (MIT).

Kalam started his career as a scientist at the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), where he worked on engine design. He went on to work at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969, where he played a crucial role in the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle.

In 1992, Kalam became the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister of India and the Secretary of the Defense Research and Development Organization. In 1997, he became the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Kalam was elected as the 11th President of India in 2002, and he served until 2007. He was the first scientist to become the President of India. During his tenure, he focused on education, youth empowerment, and promoting national development. He was widely loved and respected for his simple and humble lifestyle.