Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam: Here's a look at his five ground-breaking scientific achievements
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89th Birth Anniversary
Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931. He was both a great President and scientist who in his numerous ways has contributed to the development of the country in various spheres. He successfully led the development of Agni and Prithvi, the indigenous guided missiles. Let's take a look at his five other major scientific offerings to India.
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India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV)
Dr Kalam's had put in over 10-year-long hard work as the project director for the development of the indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle at ISRO that ultimately resulted in one of the greatest scientific development of indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV).
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Ballistic missiles project
The projects Devil and Valiant headed by APJ Abdul Kalam aimed at developing ballistic missiles using the technology behind the successful SLV program. Under Kalam Mission, the two missiles Agni and Prithvi did get the boost along with other projects.
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Nuclear tests at Pokhran
Abdul Kalam played a major role in heading the Pokhran-II nuclear testing, being the chief scientific man of the then Prime Minister, leading to him being known as the best nuclear scientist of the country at that time. The nuclear testing under the supervision of Kalam during the period of July 1992 to December 1999 made India a nuclear-armed state.
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Universal healthcare plan
Working jointly with cardiologist Soma Raju, the late President developed a cost-effective coronary stent 'Kalam-Raju Stent' which helped in making healthcare accessible to all.
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'Kalam-Raju tablet'
The duo of Kalam and Soma Raju in 2012 designed a rugged tablet computer for better health care administration in the rural and less reachable areas. They termed it the 'Kalam-Raju tablet.' For his work in the stream of science and politics, the 11th President was also awarded India's highest civilian honour or the Bharat Ratna.