A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Memorial
A BRILLIANT PERSONALITY INSPIRING MILLIONS WITH HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Born on October 15, 1931 in village of Dhanushkodi, Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalam will remain one of the finest human beings to have ever lived. He had an illustrious and successful life, and as he said, If you want to shine like a sun, then first burn like a sun.
Some of his achievements are as under:
- India became a major military power after the successes of Agni and Prithvi under his leadership.
- Developed a low cost Coronary stent. It was named as "Kalam-Raju Stent". In 2012, designed a rugged tablet PC for health care in rural areas, which was named as "Kalam-Raju Tablet".
- In 1998, the Pokhran-II tests cemented Indias nuclear prowess. Dr. Kalam played the pivotal role in the project.
- He wrote 34 books which envisioned his dream of India as a superpower, with Indians as innovative and unique in their thinking.
KALAM SIR'S JOURNEY CONTINUES AS WE CARRY FORWARD HIS ILLUSTRIOUS LEGACY
Kalam Memorial was inaugurated at Dilli Haat, INA on July 30, 2016 to keep the legacy of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam alive in the heart of every Indian. This memorial is a fitting testimony of our undying love for the 'People's President' as he was fondly called. Dedicated to Kalam sir and every child of India, the memorial continues to inspire score of visitors, specially young minds.
PAVED WAY FOR THE YOUNG GENERATION TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS
Dr. Kalams life has been the positive culmination of his beliefs. This museum, while documenting his life and themes, takes you through his different roles that he played- as a scholar, a scientist and finally as the President of India. Other aspects of his personality were his immense humility, belief that education can transform lives, and hard work is a key to success.
Various belongings of Dr. Kalam like books, spectacles, pen, clothes, writing pads, unpublished papers, audio visual, souvenir shop, etc. are kept on display which will continue to inspire youths around the world in the coming years.
A MAN AHEAD OF HIS TIMES, GIVES US MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME.
There are very few people who are able to change the times in which they live in. And Dr. Kalam was one of them. This memorial constructed in his honor is a fitting reminder to us of his inspiring story and also a source of inspiration for generations to come that should live by his ideals.
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Kalam Memorial
Dilli Haat, INA
Sri Aurobindo Marg, Opposite INA Market,
Entry from Gate No. 2
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Timings of the Memorial: 11:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Open Everyday (Monday Closed)
ENTRY FREE