Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, popularly known as 'APJ Abdul Kalam', was the 11th President of India. He was not only a towering statesman and an ingenious scientist known for his unparalled contribution for the development of space science in the country; but also a beloved teacher.

The brain behind India’s achievement in the science and nuclear weaponisation field, Kalam was a Bharat Ratna winner and is widely known as the ‘People’s President.’ His exemplary work in the field of science and defence research has made him one of the most cherished people of this country.