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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Official portrait, 2002
Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India's missile and nuclear weapons programs.
The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award, named after the 11th President of India and aerospace scientist A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of contributions on scientific development, humanities and students'
In 2002 India’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) put forward Kalam to succeed outgoing President Kocheril Raman Narayanan.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. He was president of India from 2002 to 2007.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam did not receive noble prize. However he received many other awards including Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan and many more awards.
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