A. P. J. Abdul Kalam ... Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (/ ˈʌbdʊl kəˈlɑːm / ⓘ UB-duul kə-LAHM; 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the president of India from 2002 to 2007. Dr. A.P . J . Abdul Kalam Former President of India & Visionary Leader A Tribute to Vision, Courage & Change The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Excellence Awards were established to honor individuals who embody the values of integrity, innovation, and service to humanity. Hon’ble former President of India Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee gave away the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2019 to 21 creative and innovative children for their 18 distinct ideas and innovations. A.P . J . Abdul Kalam won many awards , both from the Indian government and from the international community. His most notable awards were the Padma Vibhushan, won in 1990, and the Bharat Ratna, won in 1997, for his contributions to science and engineering and service to the government.
