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DRDO pays tribute to Dr Kalam on his 85th birth anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 15 2016:
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) paid rich tributes to Former President of India and former DRDO Chief Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 85th birth anniversary at a gala function held in Kothari Auditorium at DRDO Bhawan today, a statement informed.
For the first time, students from various schools of Delhi were invited to DRDO Bhawan for this occasion.
The purpose was to motivate the students with the great qualities of Dr Kalam who had special affinity for children and youth of the country.
Young scientist from various DRDO labs were also invited to the function.
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Dr W Selvamurthy, former Chief Controller of DRDO and a renowned scientist graced the occasion as the chief guest.
GS Malik, Distinguished Scientist & Chief Controller at DRDO delivered the welcome address where he remembered Dr Kalam.
Dr Manas K Mandal, Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Life Sciences) at DRDO also delivered a lecture on Dr Kalam as a leader.
Dr Selvamurthy in his address, spoke of the days of his association with Dr Kalam in DRDO, and termed him as a personality that is easy to admire, difficult to emulate.
He described Dr Kalam as a man of ethos and values.
The UN has declared October 15 as World Students Day. Later, the children were taken to visit the Museum at DRDO Bhawan.
The function concluded with the recitation of National Anthem.
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