Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam President of India
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam President of India
Dr. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam came to be known as ‘Missile Man of India’. He was the first scientist who took
over the post of President and the first President of India who won the most votes. In his directorial, Rohini-1 satellites, Agni and Prithvi missiles were successfully launched. The Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in India in 1998 after the original nuclear test of 1974 saw him in a pivotal political, organisational and technical role. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997. Tenure : 25 July 2002 – 25 July 2007
