Abdul Kalam Graduated in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli
Abdul Kalam graduated in physics from St. Joseph 's College, Tiruchirapalli. After which he went to graduate with a diploma in Aeronautical Engineering in the mid-1950s from the Madras Institute of Technology.[7] As the Project Director, he was heavily involved in the development of India 's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-II).
[edit] CareerAfter graduation from Madras Institute of Technology (MIT - Chennai) he was the Project Director, he was heavily involved in the development of India 's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III). As Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (I.G.M.D.P), he played a major part in developing many missiles in India including Agni and Prithvi although the entire project has been criticised for being overrun and mismanaged.[8] He was the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Defence Research and Development Organisation from July 1992 to December 1999. Pokhran-II nuclear tests were conducted during this period and have been associated with Kalam although he was not directly involved with the nuclear program at the time.
[edit] Issues held[edit] Future India: 2020In his book India 2020, Abdul Kalam strongly advocates an action plan to develop India into a knowledge superpower and a developed nation by the year 2020. He regards his work on India 's nuclear weapons program as a way to assert India 's place as a future superpower.
It has been reported that there is a considerable demand in South Korea for translated versions of books authored by him.[9]
Kalam continues to take an active interest in other developments in the field of science and technology. He has proposed a research program for developing bio-implants. He is a supporter of Open Source over proprietary solutions and believes that the use of free software on a large scale will bring the benefits of information technology to more people.[10]
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[edit] CareerAfter graduation from Madras Institute of Technology (MIT - Chennai) he was the Project Director, he was heavily involved in the development of India 's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III). As Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (I.G.M.D.P), he played a major part in developing many missiles in India including Agni and Prithvi although the entire project has been criticised for being overrun and mismanaged.[8] He was the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Defence Research and Development Organisation from July 1992 to December 1999. Pokhran-II nuclear tests were conducted during this period and have been associated with Kalam although he was not directly involved with the nuclear program at the time.
[edit] Issues held[edit] Future India: 2020In his book India 2020, Abdul Kalam strongly advocates an action plan to develop India into a knowledge superpower and a developed nation by the year 2020. He regards his work on India 's nuclear weapons program as a way to assert India 's place as a future superpower.
It has been reported that there is a considerable demand in South Korea for translated versions of books authored by him.[9]
Kalam continues to take an active interest in other developments in the field of science and technology. He has proposed a research program for developing bio-implants. He is a supporter of Open Source over proprietary solutions and believes that the use of free software on a large scale will bring the benefits of information technology to more people.[10]
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References: 3.^ Perappadan, Bindu Shajan (2007-04-14). "The people 's President does it again". Chennai, India: The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/14/stories/2007041411130100htm. Retrieved 2009-03-27. 4.^ Pruthi, R 7.^ Missile History 8.^ Pandit, Rajat (9 January 2008)