compilations of kalam's answers to emailed questions

[akshay]

Question:

Please tell me, who would be the first scientist in the world?

Name Devesh Ranjan

Age 25

Institution N.I.C.

City New Delhi

Answer:

Science was born and survives only by questions. The whole foundation of science is questioning. And as parents and teachers well know, children are the source of

unending questions. Hence, Child is the first scientist.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

As a President of India, may you tell us about the future of Indian students?

Name Pobaru Vaibhavi, Std. IX(A)

Age Not Available

Institution Nirmala Convent School

City Rajkot

Answer:

I see very bright future for the Indian students. A number of schemes are being launched for transforming India into a developed nation. All of you will have an

opportunity to contribute in these schemes and missions, based on your specific skills, competence and leadership qualities.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What's the motive for making India a nuclear power? Is it because we want India to be self-sufficient or is it that we want to show our power to the world?

Name Manisha

Age Not Available

Institution La Martiniere Girls College

City Lucknow

Answer:

India is a peace loving country. All our military actions are only for defence purposes. When many countries around us are surrounded in possession of nuclear weapons we

cannot be keeping quiet. Even though we possess the capability our stated policy is "no first use".

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What really is education? Is education just about reading books or going to school? Or is it about knowledge?

Name Anuj Goel

Age Not Available

Institution La Martiniere Girls College

City Lucknow

Answer:

Goal of education is to create an enlightened society. Enlightened society has three components. (i) Education with value system (ii) Religion transforming into spiritual

force and (iii) Economic development. Going to school must empower the youth to become a part of the knowledge society and contribute to the national development apart

from their own growth.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How can we develop India with science? How can we integrate scientific knowledge into our day-to-day life?

Name Ankit Kumar

Age Not Available

Institution Central Academy

City Lucknow

Answer:

Science is finding significant application in all walks of life whether it is TV, Radio, communication systems, household appliances etc. In addition science is applied

by the farmers for improving productivity of the farm, fishermen to know the availability of fish in a particular area through satellite information, weather forecasting

in every area of human activity. It has to be deliberately used more vigorously so that the scientific knowledge reaches our villages more and benefit in their day-to-day

activities.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What has been the biggest achievement for India in the past 58 years?

Name Ayushi Nigam

Age Not Available

Institution Central Academy

City Lucknow

Answer:

Our farmers are able to produce 200 million tonnes of food-grains and our nation is self-sufficient in food. Our ICT sector is one of the top sector in the country, we

have capability to launch any type of satellite, we have electric power generation through nuclear reactors, our automobile sector is booming, pharma sector is producing

state-of-the-art medicines including traditional medicines, in defence we have launched Agni and Prithivi and a Combat aircraft is flying. All these are big achievements

of the nation.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What difference do you feel in being called the Missile Man and The President? And which role do you like more?

Name Ayush Garg, & Rajiv Menon

Age Not Available

Institution St Teresa?s Cellege

City Lucknow

Answer:

What difference do you feel in being called the Missile Man and The President? And which role do you like more?

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How did you achieve success? How did you acquire this phenomenal amount of knowledge?

Name Nitish

Age Not Available

Institution St. Francis College

City Lucknow

Answer:

Sweat, Sweat and Sweat. Listening to everyone promotes knowledge

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What are the ways of making our country poverty-free? What should we do, as the youth, to acquire a better future for our country?

Name Nityasha Malik

Age Not Available

Institution

City Lucknow

Answer:

India vision 2020 is the programme directed to make the country poverty-free. As youth, your job is to excel in the subject you have taken. If you have time during

holidays educate atleast five people who cannot read and write, and plant five trees in your neighbouring areas and nurture them.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What can the youth do for the betterment of the country, especially the politics of the country? Do you think politics in India needs younger people?

Name Kartikeya Singh

Age Not Available

Institution St. Antony?s School

City Lucknow

Answer:

Politics does need young people. While being in politics I would like you to remember the advice given by Mahatma Gandhi?s mother to Mahatma Gandhi. She said, "Son, in

your entire life time if you can save or better someone's life, your birth as a human being and your life is a success. You have the blessing of the Almighty God".

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How can corruption be eradicated from our country? Why is everybody right from the lower levels to the higher levels adopting corrupt methods? Who is corrupt-the system

or the leaders?

Name Jayant Mishra

Age Not Available

Institution St. Antony?s School

City Lucknow

Answer:

The corruption can be removed in our country only by three people namely father, mother and the elementary school teacher. Youth can always change their parents in case

they find that they are deviating from the right path. Many of the youth I have met have agreed to follow this principle through the tool of love.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

'Science or Spirituality?' Which can make man more happy?

Name Somi

Age Not Available

Institution Nirmala Convent School

City Rajkot

Answer:

Both science and spirituality are directed towards establishment of truth. One is in the material world and other is in the spiritual world. Establishment of truth itself

should make an individual happy.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What inspiration do you get by meeting various saints of the country

Name Priyanka, Class IV

Age Not Available

Institution Saint Joseph School

City Munger

Answer:

I have visited great many religious places and houses of worship throughout the length and breadth of this great country and I have met many of our religious leaders. The

religions are like exquisite gardens, places full of surpassing beauty and tranquility, like sacred groves filled with beautiful birds and their melodious songs. I truly

think that religions are beautiful gardens. But they are islands. If we can connect all these islands with love and compassion, in a 'garland project' for the new

millennium, we will have a prosperous India and thereby the happy world in front of us

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What can be the role of a common man in your vision of a developed India?

Name Digvijay, Class-VI

Age Not Available

Institution Lal Mani Vikas Bharati

City Munger

Answer:

A common man can educate those who cannot read and write, plant trees in his neighbourhood and maintain them, enable upkeep of the place where he lives and the

surroundings and also report certain undesirable things which is against the interest of the nation to the authorities

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You believe in fate or karma ?

Name Anand Prakash, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Saraswati Vidya Mandir

City Munger

Answer:

What we are today is fate. Tomorrow will be decided by what you do today.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

All the children who meet you, which to become famous scientist, engineer, doctor etc. But farmers, labourers and artists are equally important for a nation. We come from

such families only. What is your message for us?

Name Satyam, Class X

Age Not Available

Institution District School

City Munger

Answer:

Farmers, labourers and artists/artisans are all part and parcel of our nation and their services are equally needed for nation building. All of you must excel in your own

areas. I have been suggesting injection of technology to make your areas of work more productive. This process is taking place in some places. It has to take place in all

the regions of the country.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

We are delighted to find you amongst us for the 2nd time within a year. How do you feel about it?

Name Kshitja, Class-IX

Age Not Available

Institution Saraswati Balika Vidya Mandir

City

Answer:

I am feeling great.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Rural India is the foundation of India, but development of villages is our last priority. What is you message for the children of rural areas?

Name Prashant Class X

Age Not Available

Institution High School, Chandanpura

City Munger

Answer:

The recently approved PURA, that is Providing Urban Amenities in the Rural Areas is concentrating in the development of cluster of villages. Once this scheme comes into

operation, village development will be the first priority. Children in rural areas should participate in this programme and make it a success.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

River Ganges, Cow Tulasi, and earth are called mother in India. Even then we are polluting our environment. What can be done in this direction?

Name Shwetank,Class-8

Age Not Available

Institution Saraswati Shishu Mandir

City Betwan Bazar,Munger

Answer:

We have to treat our rivers and environment with respect. We have to ensure that we do not pollute them. This should be the responsibility of each citizen. The status of

environmental cleanliness is one of the indicators of development of a nation. As a nation, we have to keep our environment clean and tidy. This is essential for better

health conditions of all the citizens and also for presenting a wholesome and aesthetic atmosphere for us and also the tourists visiting our country. It is essential that

we keep all our places of worship and rivers clean and tidy to preserve their innate divinity. Each one of the States may promulgate appropriate local laws for promoting

harmonious environment in their regions.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What would be your contribution to project our talent before the world?

Name Puja Kumari, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Saint Joseph Girls High School

City Huluhunda, Ranchi

Answer:

Transforming India into a developed nation will project our talent to the world.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How could you become an extraordinary person despite coming from an ordinary family and simple living. Please let us know the secret of your success?

Name Purnima Modak, Class VII

Age Not Available

Institution Balika Shiksh Bhawan High School

City Lalpur, Ranchi

Answer:

We have to fix a aim and work for it. We will always encounter some problems which should be overcome by our determination. We should defeat the defeatist tendency.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Please narrate a memorable incident of your life, which you could never forget?

Name Priti Kumari, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Saint Anna Girls High School

City Mandar, Ranchi

Answer:

Once I was working with Doctors to get light weight Floor Reaction Orthosis (FROs) for polio affected persons. After taking the measurements when the children were fitted

with light weight FROs weighing 1/10th of the original weight which they were carrying, the children started running, walking and pedaling cycles. Their mobility brought

tears of joy in the eyes of their parents. The sight of happiness on their faces brought bliss to me.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

We, the school children are over burdened due to our loading of books etc. Being the First Citizen of India please help us in reducing this load.

Name Rohit Chandra, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution Vishva Ves Call Boys School

City Namkum, Ranchi

Answer:

Urgent action is needed for providing suitable school facilities infrastructure and appointment of good teachers for running the schools for providing quality education

to the children blended with the modern technologies of e-learning and tele-education. While doing so a review of the syllabus is also required to prevent overloading of

the children for ensuring blossoming of their creativity.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How can we educate every child without improving their economic condition?

Name Satish Mishra, Class VII

Age Not Available

Institution Hinu United High School

City Hinu, Ranchi

Answer:

Both have to go together.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Missile is the cause of destruction, then why did you develop such a destructive thing?

Name Anu Kriti, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution Tender Heart Public School, Tupudana

City Ranchi

Answer:

India needs both economic and national security to preserve our freedom and provide a happy prosperous and safe life to a billion people. The technologies developed for

defence has spin off benefits for economic development to remove poverty. India?s defence expenditure is the lowest in terms of percentage.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Every great person has a role model. Who is your role model and which of his qualities helped you to reach on the peak of success.

Name Avinash Adhikari ? Class X.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Ranchi

Answer:

My role model is Prof Satish Dhawan. His leadership qualities

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Why there is so much of dissimilarity in the education of poor and rich children in present conditions? Can India become a fully developed nation in this situation?

Name Aarif Ashraf ? VIII class

Age Not Available

Institution

City Ranchi

Answer:

With the availability of teleeducation, and e-education we are trying to make quality education to be available in the rural areas. This is essential for enabling the

rural population to participate in the national development.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Jharkhand State is rich due to its mineral wealth and forest resources. But the people of the state are poor and unemployed. What is the solution of this problem?

Name Suman, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Ranchi

Answer:

The PURA scheme will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurship and employment. Also, the State Government is generating a Vision for removing the poverty of the people.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What would be the role of children in building a developed and prosperous India?

Name Dharmeshwar Munda ? Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution BIT High School Mesara

City Ranchi

Answer:

As a student you can definitely contribute by fixing a goal in your life, concentrate to combat, overcome the hurdles and achieve excellence. Student must imbibe moral

values. They should aspire to become entrepreneurs. During holidays students can teach poor and underprivileged children and create a mission for them. They can plant

trees and contribute towards improving ecological balance. These activities will collectively lead towards development and prosperity.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

It has been observed that Indian talent in the field of Science and Technology is migrating to other countries and not contributing for the progress of the nation, how

can we the students help to stop this brain drain from our country?

Name Garima Gunjan, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Sacred Heart School, Hulhundu

City Ranchi

Answer:

Historically Indian people have been traveling to different parts of the world for seeking employment or seeking a change in their life style or special attraction for a

particular country. Today 20 million Indians are working in different parts of the world. They have taken up a profession and are contributing for the well-being of the

nation where they are working. In short I can say, with a one billion population movement of 20 million is not big number. India is producing every year more than 300

thousand scientists, engineers, and medical professionals. Out of this, few thousands go out every year for seeking employment and higher education in different

countries. These young people wherever they go they are bound by the umbilical relationship with the family and they share the knowledge and wealth. In such as situation,

we should not be concerned by this movement. At the same time, it is important for India to build R&D establishments - so that our own scientists working in institutions

abroad can come back and work in our laboratories. I am reminded of Nalanda University of Bihar where people from different countries of the world used to come for

studying philosophy history, religion sociology etc.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Which way do you prefer to serve the country? As the President of India or as a Scientist?

Name Gaurav, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution Saint Thomas School

City Ranchi

Answer:

As a scientist I have worked in the preparation of a road map for transforming India into a developed nation. As a President I am trying to sell the concept to our

countrymen.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You spend more time with children. Do you see a developed India in these children?

Name Homa Kashmi

Age Not Available

Institution Ismailia Momin Urdu Girls High School, Horunda

City Ranchi

Answer:

Yes.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many brilliant students want to become Doctor/Engineer/Lawyer/IAS/IPS, but no one wants to become a politician, why? How it would effect the future of India?

Name Avinash Kumar, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution Yogda Satsang High School Jagannathpur

City Ranchi

Answer:

It is not true. In many of my interactions, some children have specifically stated that they would like to become politicians.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Why you are so much attached to children?

What are you trying to search/find in them?

Name Vivek Gupta, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution Archana Memorial Inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

I like innocent inquisitiveness and curiosity of the child. I find in them a promise of developed India 2020. They have a dream in their mind and they have a mind which

can be ignited. I like this combinations.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many vulgar programmes are being shown on television. It is affecting the mind and soul of the children. Why censor board is not doing any thing to stop this vulgarity?

Name Nusrat Jahan, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution Govt. Girl?s Inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

Normally the parents will have to decide what programmes children can see, so that their education will not get disturbed. I have also initiated certain actions to curb

this tendency.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You say, India will become a developed nation by 2020. But will it possible with continuously increasing population and unemployment?

Name Rohit Chatturvedi, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution Islamia Inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

Development itself is an antidote for population control. Development involves education to the population. Women?s education leads to smaller families. The provision of

urban amenities in Rural areas(PURA) will generates a large numbers of Rural enterprises leading to employment generation to the Youth.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

At present you are the President of India and you have been a successful Scientist also. Both are entirely different roles. Which field you liked more?

Name Achint Raj Chaudhary, Class X

Age Not Available

Institution S.S. Memorial Public School

City Saifai

Answer:

As a scientist I was engaged in the preparations of vision 2020 for transforming India into a developed nation with a large team. Now I have come to Rashtrapati Bhavan to

propagate this vision.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What have you planned for the development of the education of Muslim Girls?

Name Nagma Begam, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Islamia Girls Inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

Two days back, I visited Patna and inaugurated the institute of for training paramedical personnel founded by the IMARAT Sharia trust. This trust has created number of

educational institutions, including medical college in Bihar, Orissa and UP. Some of these institutions are exclusively for women. Similarly Christian missionaries,

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan and number of philanthropist and trusts have brought out educational institutions. These institutions will provide education to our women. Also

assent has been accorded for the 86th Constitution Amendment Act ? Right to Education Bill for children between the age group of 5 and 14 years. With suitable school

infrastructure and good teachers for running the schools for providing quality education to the children blended with the modern technologies, you will all get very good

education.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

We live in village and we are studying in a good school, but there are many children in the villages who do not get this facility. Villages are also full of talents but

facilities are available in the towns/cities only. Have you planned something for these Children so that they can get good education in the villages?

Name Kuldeep Yadav, Class X

Age Not Available

Institution Asit Inter College, Gangapul

City Etawah

Answer:

Good teachers through tele- education we have planned knowledge connectivity in the villages for providing quality education to the rural children. Good education will

also come through economic development.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How do you feel when you are with the children?

Name Shivang Bhateley, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution Theosophical Inter College,

City Etawah

Answer:

Great.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the secret of your success? Do you see any difference in the students of present generation and of your generation? What measures we should adopt to improve it?

Name Gaurav Yadav, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution Manbhawati Kunwar Jansahyogi Inter College Basreher

City Etawah.

Answer:

They are very intelligent. They have a mission and great ambitions to make the country developed by the year 2020.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Medical facilities are not available in the villages like cities/towns. Villagers either go to Lucknow or to Delhi for treatment. Your arrival to Saifai has given us some

hope that we will not have to go to Lucknow or Delhi for treatment in future. Medical facilities could be available in our village in future. We all want to know, how

significant it is for you?

Name Deepawali, Class VII

Age Not Available

Institution S.S. Memorial Public School

City Saifai

Answer:

Through tele medicine facility connected to big hospital in major cities and reputed medical colleges villages will have benefit of good medical advice and facilities in

their areas. Programme of PURA envisages provision of education, healthcare and employment potential to the villages.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How much efforts did you put in to invent missiles successfully?

Name Deepti, Class X,

Age Not Available

Institution Archana Memorial inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

Not me alone, there was a big team behind me, we have put one decade of effort.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

There is always a woman behind a successful man. Who is responsible for you success?

Name Himanshu Gupta, Class X,

Age Not Available

Institution S.S. Memorial Public Scho

City Saifai

Answer:

God Almighty

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You are an ideal man. Please give us your suggestions to become good human beings?

Name Abhilash Verma, Class VIII,

Age Not Available

Institution Police Modern School

City Etawah

Answer:

Hard work, spirituality combined with scientific temper will make you a good human being.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How can we relate the Gandhian technology with the age of satellite?

Name Pandya Vishwa N., Std. XI

Age Not Available

Institution Shree G.T. Sheth Vidhyalaya

City Rajkot

Answer:

I think you probably mean Gandhian philosophy. There is no contradiction between Gandhian philosophy and satellite age. What Gandhiji aspired for his people, can be

provided more effectively through satellite age technologies.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Our Chief Minister Shri Mulayam Singh Yadavji has been working for the development of the women and girls. But many states are unable to give these facilities to women.

Many women are still illiterate. What have you planned for the women?

Name Arati, Class X

Age Not Available

Institution Asit Inter College, Gangapur

City Etawah

Answer:

Planning commission has come out with 10th five year plan and has a definite programme for the women education throughout the country.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the secret of your success?

Name Mayur Yadav, Class X

Age Not Available

Institution Islamia Inter College

City Etawah

Answer:

I was fortunate to have two great teachers Prof. Vikram Sarabhai and Prof. Satish Dawan. Thirdly, I had the opportunity of doing certain programmes for the first time in

India for example, building a first satellite and building certain types of missiles and weapons and also evolving national developmental plan of VISION 2020 with my

team.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Have you any plans for the rural children to provide them education and sports facilities as available to children living in cities/towns.

Name Shashank Chauhan, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution S.S. Memorial Public School

City Saifai

Answer:

Providing Urban amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) aims at providing quality education and sport facility to our rural youth.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What are your views on India's greatest contribution to the civilized world? - I refer to Gandhiji's philosophy of non-violence.

Name Ashika Mehta

Age Not Available

Institution Rajkumar College

City Rajkot

Answer:

Barrister Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi went to Africa and returned as Mahatma Gandhi. We are yet to find a better alternative than his philosophy for reaching a goal

through convergence of minds.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

I read that you sat under the Bodhi tree where Buddha was enlightened. Did you feel any special sensation?

Name Pankhuri Khanna

Age Not Available

Institution Rajkumari College

City Rajkot

Answer:

Yes, that place did give me a harmonious vibration.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Do stars and planets have any relation with the plants ?

Name Vedang Singhania, Class IV

Age Not Available

Institution South Point School

City Kolkata

Answer:

There is a book called ?Secret type of plants? by Hopkins, it?s a Penguin Publication. There it is said that Plants have sixth sense and that there are extra terrestrial

signals which plants can receive and humans cannot. Some experimental data is available.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Some species of animal in India are decreasing day by day. What measures are being taken to check this problem?

Name Abdul Hasan, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution St. Thomas Boys School

City Kolkata

Answer:

There are special teams working on preservation of rare species of animals. They are finding and creating the harmonious environmental and support factors which are

needed for preservation of the species.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Can we depend upon medicinal plants ? can it be substituted with allopathic medicine ? can it be supplemented.

Name Ankita Sancheti, Class XII

Age Not Available

Institution Modern High School

City Kolkata

Answer:

It can be complementary. Some cases which cannot be solved by allopathy, there are herbal solutions. Both can be taken together. Research is going on bio-enhancers which

are produced by plants. They can increase efficacy of allopathic antibiotics. So the doses are reduced. In some cases like cerebral malaria problem or malarial infection,

an answer came from CIMAP in the form of anti-malaria drug which is now being used by patients across forty countries. Sometimes it will substitute, sometimes it will

complement.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

In one of your speeches, you have told that your main enemy is poverty. So, how can we utilize science and technology to kill this enemy?

Name Devangi S. Shukla, Std. XII(A)

Age Not Available

Institution Saraswati Madhyamik Vidhyalaya

City Rajkot

Answer:

Science and technology has already been applied in agriculture, dairy, sericulture, horticulture and other rural based industries. We have to enhance this application to

provide full employment to our rural population. This will be the way we can achieve the goal of removal of poverty.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Why are the old huge trees cut off so indiscriminately to make new roads? Why can?t they be preserved in the process of modernization?

Name Christine Massey, Class XII

Age Not Available

Institution St. Thomas Girls? School

City Kolkata

Answer:

Environment and Forest Ministry is taking appropriate action for preventing indiscriminate felling of trees in the name of modernization.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What will be the role of the Indian Scientists to standardize the herbal formulations to be more acceptable in health care system?

Name Moumita Das, P.G. Diploma Student Herbology

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

The scientific basis of all herbal formulations in terms of its chemical constituents and biological activities has to be worked out. Then only it will be acceptable to

healthcare system. Wherever it has been done, it has been a success. Efforts are on by the Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H), now called AYUSH in

partnership with DBT to make an Indian pharmacopoeia of medicinal plants. ICMR is working on this.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Your Excellency is reported to have said in the Republic Day Speech only members of the society can root out corruption. Firstly the father, secondly the mother and

thirdly the school teacher. Please emphasise?

Name Shamsher Alam, Class-12

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

In this institution, the organizers and teachers become your role model and they can contribute to your growth as an enlightened citizen.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How did you start your career in Education? Was it in a planned way or circumstances led you to become father of missiles?

Name Qutbuddin Class-10

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

My primary school teacher Shri Siva Subramanian Iyer was responsible for motivating me towards aeronautics. This thought made me plan my education and led to my future

career.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan is said to be one of the best garden in the world. How can we enjoy visiting the Mughal Garden?

Name Tarique Zafar Class-6

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

The Mughal Garden is now open for public till March 28th. Anybody can visit and your institution can organize a visit.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Which of your two historical,scientific and Technological project gave you more happiness and satisfaction ? Agni Missile or the SLV series?

Name Miss Anbia Khatoon, Class-9

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

Both were equally challenging projects which gave me happiness and satisfaction

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Please share with us any of your happy and enthralling moments?

Name Fatima Begum, Class ? 7

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

Once I was watching some polio affected children walking with heavy calipers weighing around 3 kg (artificial limb) which they were finding it very difficult to carry.

One of my friend who was a doctor asked me why we can?t use some of the light weight material used in the missiles for making the light weight caliper. This gave me an

idea and our team made the light weight caliper weighing 300gms within 10 days, which were fitted to the polio affected children. The children started riding the cycles,

running and jumping in great joy. This gave me bliss.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What are my responsibilities as a future citizen of India?

Name Rudresh Sarkar,Class VI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

I have a message for the youth of our country. All the youth should have indomitable spirit. Indomitable spirit has two components. First you should have an aim and work

for it. Second, while working you will definitely encounter some problems. In those circumstances, do not allow problems to become your master, you should become master

of the problems, defeat them and succeed. Fortunately, our nation has a great resource of young population. Ignited minds of the young are the greatest resource compared

to any resource on the earth, under the earth and above the earth. When ignited minds work and perform with indomitable spirit, prosperous, happy and safe India is

assured. As a student you can definitely contribute by fixing a goal in your life, concentrate to combat, overcome the hurdles and achieve excellence. Student must imbibe

moral values. They should aspire to become entrepreneurs. During holidays students can teach poor and underprivileged children and create a mission for them. They can

plant trees and contribute towards improving ecological balance. These activities will collectively lead towards development and prosperity.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is your advice to the students of India to fulfill your Vision 2020?

Name Bitan Bhattacharya, Class VIII.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

I have a message for the youth of our country. All the youth should have indomitable spirit. Indomitable spirit has two components. First you should have an aim and work

for it. Second, while working you will definitely encounter some problems. In those circumstances, do not allow problems to become your master, you should become master

of the problems, defeat them and succeed. Fortunately, our nation has a great resource of young population. Ignited minds of the young are the greatest resource compared

to any resource on the earth, under the earth and above the earth. When ignited minds work and perform with indomitable spirit, prosperous, happy and safe India is

assured. As a student you can definitely contribute by fixing a goal in your life, concentrate to combat, overcome the hurdles and achieve excellence. Student must imbibe

moral values. They should aspire to become entrepreneurs. During holidays students can teach poor and underprivileged children and create a mission for them. They can

plant trees and contribute towards improving ecological balance. These activities will collectively lead towards development and prosperity.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Atomic research is Quintessential to progress. But it is detrimental to environment. How will the problem be tackled?

Name Subhojit Ghosh, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

If adequate care is taken in handling atomic research it is not detrimental to environment.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What are the achievements of a man to be called successful?

Name Bobin Biswas, Class XI.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

It varies from person to person. Anything which has challenges and have not been achieved by others and you are able to achieve, I would call you a successful person.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Even after more than 50 years of our freedom in our country many are still illiterate. What should be done to achieve full literacy?

Name Rajorshi Banerjee, Class XI.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

As students you can contribute significantly to remove illiteracy among our people. During your holidays please go to the near by village and educate at least 10 persons

who cannot read and write. If all of you take this as a mission and educate our people I am sure there will be no illiteracy within a few years.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

India is a multilingual and multiracial country with many religions. Do you agree that unities among the people of the country is most important and how will we achieve

the same?

Name Subhajit Ganguli, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

Harmony comes from tolerance. We should cultivate a sense of unity amidst diversity of region, religion and language. These divisive forces should be converged as

cohesive forces for bringing about peace in the society. Nation is bigger than any individual, religion or organization. If we keep this in mind and work together there

will be unity among all our people.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Would you please as our President see that there is all round development of sports in our country?

Name Subhajoy Roy, Class XI.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

Yes, I always encourage sportpersons

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

In our country there are still millions of poor people. What is to be done to remove poverty?

Name Anupam Polley, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

The PURA that is Providing Urban Amenities in rural areas is one scheme designed to provide entrepreneurial and employment opportunities to large number of rural people.

This will eventually remove poverty among our people.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What are your suggestions to meet unemployment problem in India?

Name Soumavo Singha, Class XI.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

PURA scheme envisages creation of large number of small enterprises in our villages. This will enable provision of employment to the villagers in the village itself.

Also, I am recommending the education system to be made suitable to generate entrepreneurs who can provide employment to many rather than seek employment for themselves.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Sir, please quote the incidents / inspirations that have helped you to mould your career as the First Citizens of India?

Name Soumya Mukherjee, Class XI.

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

My career has been moulded by my primary teacher, Prof Satish Dhawan and Dr Vikram Sarabhai which spanned around 41 years. During that period as a scientist and

technologist I worked with many teams in the development of satellite launch vehicles, missiles, nuclear test and generation of a road map for transforming India into a

developed nation. Finally, an opportunity has been provided to me to market this idea to the nation.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What will be the future of an orphan boy like we when I leave the secured surrounding of this institution?

Name Subhodh Biswas, Class VI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

I am sure, Dakshineswar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeath is providing you with all the training and knowledge required to make you self-reliant. With the educational and

vocational training provided here you will be in a position to face the world boldly.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the relation between God and science?

Name Ranjit Sarkar, Class IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

?Silence? is the unifying factor between science and spirituality that is God. The aim of both scientific approach and spiritual approach is the establishment of truth.

Science approaches the problem through experimental means and spirituality approaches through experiential learning. For establishing the truth both approaches need to

watch the process silently without turbulence.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the difference between the education preached by our ancient preceptors and the modern education system?

Name Anuva Roy, Class VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

Ancient system was Gurukul based. They emphasized the need for value based education. There was intense relationship between the Guru and the disciple. Modern education

system should also provide value based education to create enlightened citizens.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You are our ideal. We want to be like you. Please tell us how it will be possible?

Name Soumi Dey, Class VI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

You fix an aim , work hard and excel in the field of your choice. You will definitely encounter number of problems. You become the master of the problem and defeat the

defeatist tendency. God will be with you.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

We are very glad to have you here. What are your feelings in our company of one thousand five hundred orphans, widow mother, old age home, home for homeless and male &

Female?

Name Arpita Roy, Class XI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kolkata

Answer:

I am very happy to be here.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Which are the branches of science that can be useful for students?

Name Korina Hiren C., Std. VIII(E)

Age Not Available

Institution G.K. Dholakiya School (Uni.Road)

City Rajkot

Answer:

All branches of science are useful to the students. Choice depends upon the aptitude of the student for a particular subject.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

May I know whether the Astrology and Physics can be reconciled which may make a new branch of science?

Name Hirva N. Pandya

Age Not Available

Institution Shree Kanta Stri Vikas Gruh

City Rajkot

Answer:

These two are different subjects.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

I have a dream to become like you. Will you please advice me?

Name Mendora Ruta

Age Not Available

Institution Shree Kanta Stri Vikas Gruh

City Rajkot

Answer:

Now that you have an aim, work hard for it with perseverance. You can succeed. My greetings to you.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

I want to become President? How can I become?

Name Siddharth Shah, Std. IV

Age Not Available

Institution Shri Chanakya Vidyamandir

City Rajkot

Answer:

You have a very good dream. You put your 100

efforts in whatever activities you undertake and try to excel in each one of them. Do not get discouraged by intermediate

failures and work constantly for the success. The Almighty will be with you.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Why can't we have a Space Institution like NASA?

Name Chauhan Kartik V., Std XII(B)

Age Not Available

Institution Matru Mandir English Medium School

City Rajkot

Answer:

We have the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which is equivalent to NASA.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is your guideline to make maximum use of Swadeshi goods?

Name Joshi Nikita

Age Not Available

Institution Kadvibai Virani Kanya Vidhyalaya

City Rajkot

Answer:

Indian companies should produce internationally competitive products in India to fulfill our people's demands.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Is it possible to have a World Organisation to govern in an integrated way all the nation of the planet earth?

Name S. Akila

Age Not Available

Institution Virudhunagar TSM Manickam Nadar ? Janaki Ammal Higher Secondary School

City Madurai

Answer:

This can happen when a World body emerges governed by people like Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Caliph Omar and Ashoka.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many bright students belonging to the forward community are denied admission in some of the best government professional colleges. Why this discrimination?

Name S. Aarti, Std.VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Trivandrum

Answer:

Today there are so many professional/engineering colleges. All these colleges vie for best students. Also, because of competition among colleges, the cost structure and

quality of education are challenged so that it may become affordable.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Can we (Indians) land on the moon with our own knowledge and with our own equipment without the help of any other country?

Name S. Rajeswari, Std.XII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Madurai

Answer:

Yes. India has got the capability.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Sir, with increasing rat race, parental & teacher pressure, burden of increased amount of syllabus, tension & most of all inferior feeling in society if we take admission

in pure science, do you think we can achieve the dream of India?

Name P. Aruna, std.XII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Bangalore

Answer:

The most successful people are those who are selecting the subject/task -- for which they have aptitude, for specialization, irrespective of others liking or disliking

it. Parents have to support the children?s desire.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Can we students play any role to do away with terrorism?

Name Renu George, std.III

Age Not Available

Institution

City Goa

Answer:

Students have got a 3 point mission. 1. You have to study well and excel. You should have a goal and work hard for the goal with perseverance. 2. You can teach how to

read and write at least 5 persons, to those who do not know how to read and write. 3. Also, plant 5 saplings and grow them into trees. If all the students accomplish

this, it will assist in national development and also assist in preventing the spread of terrorism.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Do you believe in Luck?

Name S. Malini, std.IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Pollachi

Answer:

Sweat and hard work with perseverance are vital for the success.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Who inspired you in the field of science and also in your personal life?

Name N.Vinodhini

Age Not Available

Institution

City Chennai

Answer:

In Science, my Teacher in Class VIII, Shri Siva Subramania Iyer. In my personal life, my spiritual parents.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many people say that scientists have no faith in God. Do you agree?

Name R.Thomas Murphy, std.VII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Trichy

Answer:

It is not true. Whenever scientists or anyone for that matter look at the sky, sees the galaxy of milky way and many many galaxies which have millions and millions of

stars, which are also surrounded by innumerable planets, and, when one looks at the sky and the ever expanding Universe, he/she will be inspired by the Creator.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

If Pakistan announces a nuclear attack against India, what will be your first reaction?

Name R. Priyadharshini, Std.IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Coimbatore

Answer:

India has got a nuclear policy of ?no first use?. That means, India is strong enough to meet any challenge and attack.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Does producing nuclear weapons bring peace and security to us?

Name C. Sapna, Std.XII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Gulbarga, Karnataka

Answer:

It is essential to remember that two of India?s neighbouring countries are armed with nuclear weapons. In such a situation, national security coupled with economic

development is essential for maintaining peace. Strength respects strength.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You have worked in Technical & Medical fields. What difference do you find in both the fields?

Name M. Sainath,std.IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Hyderabad

Answer:

I have worked in applying technology to provide affordable medicare to people. Medical field aims at removing suffering and pain of patients. Whereas, technical field

propels economic growth for proper development. Synergy of both fields aim at welfare of people.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You were a professor. How can an ideal teacher serve the country?

Name Navneeta Dash, std.IX

Age Not Available

Institution

City Orissa

Answer:

The best teacher shall love teaching. The aim of the teacher should be to promote the capacity for research and enquiry in the student. The teacher should also trigger

the creativity of the student and make the student a life long autonomous learner.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

"Military training should be made compulsory in all the schools." What is your opinion about it?

Name Pokar Nikunj D., Std.IX

Age Not Available

Institution Shree Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (Sankul)

City Rajkot

Answer:

Discipline and moral values can be taught by good teachers.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Which is your favourite game, and who is your favourite player?

Name K.S. Manjunath, std.X

Age Not Available

Institution

City Dharmapuri

Answer:

Once, my favourite game was Badminton. Presently, I walk in my garden for more than an hour everyday. That gives me happiness.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many say that you have learnt Carnatic Music. Is it true, and if so, who was your ?Guru? and what is your favourite ?Ragam??

Name G. Ranjita, std.VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Chennai

Answer:

Madame Kalyani was my teacher. My favourite Ragam is ?Sriragam?.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Many students have high aims. But due to their economic & other problems they are not able to achieve their goal. How can they reach their goal?

Name S. Karthika, std.XII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Bangalore

Answer:

High performance in the school career will lead to both scholarship and will also give eligibility for getting bank loans for higher learning. In life there will be

problems. Problems have to be defeated through hard work and perseverance. Problems should not defeat the individual.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Which is your favourite book? Why?

Name S. Niranjana Devi, std.VII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Trichy

Answer:

Lillian Eichler Watson?s ?Light from Many Lamps? is my favourite book. Because, it provides courage, happiness and knowledge.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Being the President, are you able to concentrate on science research work? If yes, how are you able to, with a busy schedule?

Name Shivani

Age Not Available

Institution

City Chennai

Answer:

I allot some time for science and research work. I guide a few research students.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the secret behind remembering various formulas in science and maths?

Name B.Ishita, std.VI

Age Not Available

Institution

City Chennai

Answer:

By constant application one can remember various formulas of science and maths.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Can you tell us any unforgettable event that happened in your childhood?

Name R.Aravindh,std.III

Age Not Available

Institution

City Chennai

Answer:

I am reminded of my VIII Class teacher Shri Sivasubramaniya Iyer. He taught us how birds fly through his lecture and also by showing real life example at the seashore of

Rameswaram. It is an unforgettable event which is etched in my memory for ever. It helped me to take up the study of science subject.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

According to you, what is 'Achievement'?

Name Abhishek Shetty,std.VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Bangalore

Answer:

That which gives happiness and fulfillment.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How far will the vision 'India 2020' be a success?

Name C.Saranya,std.VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Madurai

Answer:

The movement towards India?s Vision 2020 has commenced. Integrated action from the citizens and the government will lead to realization of the Vision. It depends on how

much effort each individual is ready to put in.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is your full name and who was your best friend in school?

Name Dhanraj,std.VII,Kasargod

Age Not Available

Institution

City Kerala

Answer:

My full name is Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. During my school days Pakshi Ramanatha Sastry was my best friend.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Why do you have this hairstyle?

Name B. Pritika, std.VIII

Age Not Available

Institution

City Tirupur

Answer:

The hair grows.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Should a person fulfill her own dreams or the expectations others have from her?

Name Lipsa HebramBhubaneshwar

Age 18

Institution

City Orissa

Answer:

Her own dreams has to be one?s goal in life. One should do what one likes to do.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How can I choose right person in election?

Name Vijayan

Age Not Available

Institution

City Vettavalam, Tiruvannamala Dist.

Answer:

In my view, nobility of the candidate (or righteousness of the candidate) and performance to the constituency will have to be the criteria.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Do you support ?TERRAFORMING? of MARS for eventual human colonization?

Name Ms. B. Anuradha, Dy. Engineer

Age 23

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

Planet earth has a population of 6 billion people now, which is expected to increase to 8 billion by 2020. This will lead to two problem, one will be reduced availability

of precious metals like titanium, tungsten, molybdenum and even the conventional materials. Also, the per-capita living space will also reduce. To counter this situation,

we need space mining. This could be done in moon, which in between mars and earth. Mars will be the habitat and moon will be the factory having zero gravity. Terra

farming will be required to make mars fit for habitat.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

For vision 2020 what role can BEL play in defence technology?

Name Shri B.E. Manivannan, Jr. Section Officer,

Age 55

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

For transforming India into a developed nation by 2020 ?we need peace. To ensure this, naturally security and national defence are very important, which you are doing

working for. Services are asking for various force multipliers such as missiles, electronic warfare systems, sonar?s, underwater systems etc., But most important

contribution that you have to make is that, in future there will not be exclusive defence or commercial technology, there will be only one technology used for both with

certain modifications. Particularly, BEL can play a very important role, in generation of big terrestrial solar power panel and high efficiency solar cells with using

Gallium arsenide. I was told that 2 million cells phones are sold in the market every month, but they are all imported. Times has come for BEL and other institutions in

India to start manufacturing the systems, subsystems and components and produce them indigenously. Also, BEL can establish a BEL Brand EVM and market aggressively in the

international market. By 2020, the demand pattern will multiply for entertainment electronics transforming into infotainment, which will provide a big business

opportunity.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What changes are expected in defence electronics business in the present atmosphere of promotion of peace?

Name Shri p. Theresa Raj, Sr. Operator

Age 59

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

To maintain peace we should be prepared to fight a war. For this we need state of the art equipment and modern machinery. Also you will have adequate opportunity to

diversify into civil products which you are already doing.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is the scope for nano-technology in defence electronics and BEL?s role in design, development & Production of such products?

Name Shri Mahalingappa Ambi, Engineering Assistant

Age 29

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

In the Nanotechnology area, by 2015 the NanoElectronics will generate a

300 billion dollar market. BEL should get ready for taking a good share of this market and become

a market leader.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

How far the favour of fortune is necessary for hard work?

Name Joshi Bhoomi, Std. XI(B)

Age Not Available

Institution Kotak Kanya Vinay Mandir

City Rajkot

Answer:

Hardwork comes first. Fortune will favour you if you are persistent in hardwork. There is a famous saying, 'God help those who help themselves.'

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What do you think needs to be done to inculcate patriotism & service mindedness among youngsters?

Name Shri B.V. Roopa, Clerk-cum-computer operator

Age 24

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

The problem is not with children; it is with parents and teachers. Children are patriotic, Parents and grown ups have to change their attitude towards the nation. You

love the nation, you work hard, you preserve our civilizational heritage, and children will automatically follow.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Ours is a company catering mainly to the needs of Defence services of our nation. What could be the applications of BEL?s defence R & D work in non-defence sector

including agriculture?

Name Shri Sanjeeva Murthy, Manager / Project Developmen

Age 32

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

You are already producing large number of items for the civil market, like electronic voting machine, solar traffic lighting, solar lantern, Simputer, Switching

equipments of BSNL, Semiconductor devices etc., You can enlarge the scope as I have mentioned in answers to question number 2.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

In this changing scenario, what should be the role of a trade union leader?

Name Shri S.M. Lakshmana Gowda, Legal Advisor to BEWUF

Age 53

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

In all scenarios the role of trade union leader is to be a partner to the organizational growth, thereby he becomes a partner in national development.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

When you were young you were dreaming about India becoming a developed nation. Now after becoming President what are you thinking?.

Name Nirmala

Age Not Available

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

I have one aim i.e. all the one billion people of the nation should smile.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is your opinion on the integrity and the capability of India?s politicians to lead the population into the 21st century?

Name Shri Manimaran, Radar Production Control

Age Not Available

Institution BEL

City Bangalore

Answer:

One thing I can tell you. I have addressed both Houses of Parliament Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Also many Members of Parliament have participated in various discussions

at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During all these occasions I have found that everybody wants to see India transformed into a developed nation. They all want that all people in

India should live in an economically strong nation maintaining its cultural heritage. There is no difference of opinion on this. The method of achieving may be different.

I would like to say that good aim and good goal become the focal point that is our strength and I will work for it.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

You always say ?Dream, dream and dream?. Can you please elaborate?

Name Karubakee Mohanti

Age 17

Institution Class XII, Kendriya Vidyalaya II

City Kochi

Answer:

Dreaming leads to thinking; thinking provides knowledge; knowledge leads you to work hard, which in turn makes you great.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

We all dream of a developed and prosperous India. What is the role of children to make this a reality?

Name Deepthi

Age Not Available

Institution Kendriya Vidyalaya I

City Kochi

Answer:

You are a student, you excel in your education, and you work hard. This itself will increase the education level of the nation. Also when a problem occurs, you defeat the

problem.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

What is India?s biggest hurdle to progress ? poverty, illiteracy or intolerance? How can we help India to overcome this?

Name Abhinand Pradeep,Class VIII

Age 13

Institution Naval Public School

City Kochi

Answer:

To meet the need of one billion people and alleviate poverty and illiteracy, we have the second vision of transforming India into a developed nation by the year 2020. We

have identified five areas where India has a core competence for integrated action: (1) Agriculture and food processing (2) Reliable and quality electric power and

surface transport for all parts of the country. (3) Education and Healthcare (4) Information and Communication Technology (5) Strategic sectors. These five areas are

closely inter-related and if well done would lead to national, food, economic and security. Intolerance comes through the character. Home is responsible for generating

the righteous citizens.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

Sir, whenever we see you, you have a great attachment towards children. What makes you so attached to them? Is there some incident, which has made you like that?

Name Aditya Ramesh, Class XII,

Age 17

Institution Kendriya

City Kochi

Answer:

Because, young have dreams and questioning mind. And with your nobility, curiosity, commitment, sincerity and concern for making the country great. You can be molded

great.

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

With great power comes great responsibility. What do you think individual citizens should do to contribute in making our society and country more responsible?

Name Arjun Nair, Class XII,

Age 17

Institution Naval Public School

City Kochi

Answer:

First of all the citizens must realize their individual responsibility and perform their duties in whatever area they are with commitment and devotion. By setting an

example they will generate a sense of responsibility and commitment amongst younger generation. In this respect, I would like to share a hymn that I heard in a divine

campus. The name of the hymn is 'Peace in the World':

...A.P.J.Abdul Kalam





Question:

According to Honorable President?s vision, by the year 2020 our country would be developed. Could you please explain your vision of development? Why have you kept 2020 as

the deadline?

Name Himani, Class XII,

Age 17

Institution Kendriya Vidyalaya I

City Kochi

Answer:

Infrastructure development like networking of rivers it may take minimum 20 years, establishing the PURA complexes for our 600,000 villages to provide sustai

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It was difficult to read all them but It gives me sense of pride exhalted..





being ruled by A president of such caliber,



prime minister of such a great vision of economics who could have easily been a CEO of o tp notch firm but chose to lead our nation.



And a selfless lady in the name of sonia gandhi dont know y but I find her very honest leader of all politician