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New Delhi : A group of children who arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan from Rameswaram by the bus ‘Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini Vision 2020’ called on the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on October 15, 2017. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Dr Kalam was one of the greatest personalities ever. He said that he saluted Dr Kalam and his monumental achievements as a scientist, a scholar and as the President of India. One of the best ways of building the character of the youth of any country is to inspire them to read biographies of great personalities.
The President said that Dr Kalam was one of India’s greatest visionaries and is fondly remembered as ‘The Missile Man of India’ and ‘People’s President’. He has made momentous contribution to India’s scientific heritage through his involvement in varied fields ranging from nuclear technology to designing low cost stents for the heart or lightweight calipers for polio victims, President Kovind said, according to a PIB release. India will never forget the remarkable contributions of Dr Kalam. He had a great passion for teaching and education and truly ignited young minds with the power to think and innovate, the President said adding he enjoyed being with people. He was adored by people and youngsters. He loved students and spent his final moments among them.
The President said that the Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini bus presents the life story of Dr Kalam in a very interesting manner. He appreciated the effort. He said he was sure that a large number of Indians especially the young people have benefited by seeing the mobile exhibition on the life, works and the vision of Dr Kalam, according to the PIB release.
The Kalam Sandesh Vahini was launched by House of Kalam and Chinmaya University. The Vahini depicts various incidents from Dr Kalam’s life as well as key highlights of India’s scientific achievements with an aim to educating and inspiring the masses. It was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi from Rameswaram on July 27, 2017, during the inauguration ceremony of Dr Kalam’s memorial. The Vahini has travelled from Rameswaram, through various states, to finally arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Earlier in the day, the President paid floral tributes at the portrait of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan along with family members of Dr Kalam also paid floral tributes to him on the occasion.