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- Published: October 15, 2022 22:03
New Delhi: On the occassion of 91st birth anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, also known as the ‘missile man of India’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the later while recalling his contributions on Saturday.
Taking to his Twitter handle, PM Modi wrote, “Tributes to our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He is greatly admired for his contribution to our nation as a scientist and as a President who struck a chord with every section of society”.
Apart from serving as the President of India, Dr Kalam made a significant contribution to developing India’s first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) in 1980.
Here’s a glimpse of moments shared by Prime Minister Modi and former ISRO scientist Dr Kalam from the pages of the past.
# Both shared a common passion for science, history, young India, & a desire to see India succeed. Both are adored & loved throughout India!
In honor of former president #APJAbdulKalam‘s birthday, remembering moments shared between two pioneers who helped shape 21st-century India
Both shared a common passion for science, history, young India, & a desire to see India succeed. Both are adored & loved throughout India! pic.twitter.com/9QAEEuQYHZ
— Modi Archive (@modiarchive) October 15, 2022
# Pics from Jyotigram Yojana was launched by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in Gujarat on 11th Nov’2006. Under Jyotigram regular, reliable rural electricity supply helped Gujarat’s agriculture flourish greatly. Gujarat ‘model’ supplied 24/7 domestic power and 8 hours of uninterrupted agri-power.
Jyotigram Yojana was launched by Dr. #APJAbdulKalam in Gujarat on 11th Nov’2006.
Under Jyotigram regular, reliable rural electricity supply helped Gujarat’s agriculture flourish greatly. The Gujarat ‘model’ supplied 24/7 domestic power and 8 hours of uninterrupted agri-power. pic.twitter.com/LhgRboOm3j
— Modi Archive (@modiarchive) October 15, 2022