A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indianaerospace scientist and statesman who served aspresident of India from 2002 to 2007.^[1] Born inRameswaram inSouthern India, Kalam spent four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at theDefence Research and Development Organisation andIndian Space Research Organisation and was intimately involved in India's civilian space programme and militarymissile development efforts.^[2][3] He was known as the "Missile Man of India" for his work on the development ofballistic missile andlaunch vehicle technology.^[4][5] He also played a pivotal organisational, technical, and political role in India'sPokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.^[6]

Hewas elected as thepresident of India in 2002 and was widely referred to as the "People's President".^{[7][8][9][10]} He engaged in teaching, writing and public service after his presidency.^[11][12] He was a recipient of several awards, including theBharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.^[13][14]

Kalam has authored more than 25 books.^[15] His books have garnered interest in various countries.^[16]

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