1. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to a Tamil Muslim family. His father owned a ferry and his mother was a housewife. He had four brothers and one sister. 2. Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007 and was known as the "People's President." He was renowned for his work with ISRO and DRDO and received India's highest civilian honors. 3. Kalam dedicated his life to educating others, inspiring youth, and envisioning ways to develop India through initiatives like PURA. He received over 30 honorary doctorates for his scientific achievements and service

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3. *Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15
October 1931 to a Tamil Muslim family in the pilgrimage
centre of Rameswaram on Pamban Island, then in the
Madras Presid ency and then in the State of Tamil Nadu.
*His father Jainulabudeen was a boat owner and imam of a
local mosque. his mother Ashiamma was a housewife. His
father owned a ferry that took Hindu pilgrims back and forth
between Rameswaram and the now uninhabited
Dhanushkodi.
*Kalam was the youngest of four brothers and one sister in his
family.

4. *Former President APJ Abdul kalam, the ‘missile man’ who
came to be known as ‘people’s President’ died on Monday
after he collapsed during a lecture at the IIM.
*He was one of the most distinguished scientists of india with
the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30
universities and institutions.
*1997: Bharat Ratna (Government of India)
*1990: Padma Vibhushan (Government of India)
*1981: Padma Bhushan (Government of India)

5. *A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM’S TIMELINE
*1931:
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on 15th October.
*1954:
Graduated from Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli.
*1955:
Enrolled at the Madras Institute of Technology to study aerospace
engineering.
*1960:
Joined Aeronautical Development Establishment of Defense Research
and Development Organization (DRDO) as a chief scientist.

6. *1969:
Was transferred to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
*1992-1999:
Served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the
Secretary of Defence Research and Development Organisation.
*2002-2007:
Served as the 11th President of India.
*2007:
Teaching in colleges.
*27 July 2015:
Died (aged 83, Shillong, Meghalaya, india)

8. 1. Everything is Possible
Dr.Abdul Kalam, Former President of India…a son of a small boat
owner, from far end of the Country reaching… what was
possibly, the supreme most position, a Citizen of India can ever
reach…that too, only one out of a billion people, can ever reach
once in 5 years…through sheer hard work, dedication and,
sincerity, backed by destiny.
2. Leaders Ignite the minds of Others
Dr Kalam was a destiny’s child. A man with nothing except
curiosity and passion for flying, with wings of fire, flew as high
as he could in the sky. And, like a special satellite that orbits the
Universe, he went about his mission, igniting millions of young
minds and many nations.

9. 3. Leaders care, share and maintain transparency
Dr.Kalam boasted nothing but learnt as much as he can till his
last breath. He kept nothing to himself but shared with
transparency and sincerity to each and every one, everything he
learnt, who crossed his life till his last breath at IIM,Shillong.
4. Leaders humble themselves
Such was his leadership style that Dr.Abdul Kalam's accession to
power and position was just occasions to further humble himself
as much possible as he can, so that the people who met him can
feel stronger and taller in their heart and life.

10. 5. Leaders Inspire others and make them dream rather
than making them believe in their own dreams
Dr.Kalam inspired millions of young hearts to dream; And,made
them to believe in their dreams. He wanted people to dream, to
transform their dreams into thoughts that can result into
actions. Dr.Kalam envisioned a developed India that is very
much a reality through strong vision.
6. Leaders are truly Visionary
*Dr.Kalam strongly believed that future India’s success rest over
PURA(Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas). And, that is
the way forward, to create a developed India. He is truly a
visionary.

11. 7. Leaders look for solutions to problems with
Innovative mindset
What can a missile scientist do with his learnings to
alleviate India’s problems? He cross-pollinated the idea of
using the high-grade steel used in missiles that can kill
people and designed and developed, what is famously
known as Kalam-Raju Stent-that now saves people...at
fraction of the cost compared to those expensive ones,
making it more affordable. In him I saw a noble mind.

12. 8. Leaders create Institutions...They live as an
Institution personally
To me,Dr.Abdul Kalam is an institution. Blessed are those
who are into teaching profession. For how much he loved
teaching is known to the World. For me, Kalam Iyya
Institution exemplifies various departments…Department
of Humanity…Department of Humility, Department of
Compassion, Department of Smile, Department of
Sacrifice, Department of Positive Energy, Department of
Dream, Department of Mission and Vision, Department of
Probity in Life, Department of Curiosity, Department of
Giving Back to Society, Department of Igniting Minds…and
so on…

13. Thank you
“You have to dream before your dreams can
come true.”
“If you want to shine like a sun. First burn like
a sun.”