Question

Why is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam called as the ‘Missile Man’?

Answer 1

1.  In 1988, India successfully tested the missile Prithvi and in 1989, the missile Agni.
2. The entire world took note of India’s programme of developing nuclear missiles indigenously.
3. Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was conceived by and carried out under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
4. Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO) undertook the task of building the missiles.
5. Dr Kalam has made a great contribution in the production of missiles.
6. Dr Kalam is known as the father of India’s missile programme. He is also refered to as the ‘Missile Man’ of India.