Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is the author's role model. He was born in 1931 in India and had a childhood defined by his desire to learn and become a pilot despite struggling financially. He went on to have a notable career working for both the Indian Space Research Organisation and Defence Research and Development Organisation, and received many honors for his scientific work including India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. The author admires Dr. Kalam for his simplicity, struggle, and contributions towards empowering youth.

1. MY ROLE MODEL

2. WHO IS A ROLE MODEL?
 Is it a person who inspires you?
 Is it a person who motivates you?
 Is it a person who teaches you?
OR
 Is it a person who encourages you?

3. ROLE MODEL
 ‘Role model’ is nothing but a person.
 A person who plays an important role in our life.
 A person who is responsible for a change in our life.
 A person who brings out positivity in you.
 A person who plays a character of guide, mentor,
teacher etc.

4. MY ROLE MODEL
DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM
 Born on-15th October 1931 in Rameswaram,
Tamilnadu
 Son of Jainulabdeen Marakayar & Ashiamma
Jainulabdeen
 Died- 27th July 2015 (aged 83), Shillong, Meghalaya
 Profession- Professor, Author, Aerospace scientist

5. House of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

6. CHILDHOOD OF DR. KALAM
 Loved to learn new things
 Desire of being a Pilot
 Struggling hard to achieve his aim
 Never accepted Failure as his Defeat
 Always clear about his Objectives

7. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & his School
CAREER OF DR. KALAM

8.  Saint Joseph’s College Tiruchirapalli
 1954- University of Madras (Physics)
 1955- Madras Institute of Technology
 1960- Aeronautical Development of the Defence
Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) as a scientist
 1965- Indian Space Research Organisation

9. AWARDS & HONOURS
 7 Doctorates from 40 Universities
 Padme Bhushan in 1981
 Padma Vibhushan in 1990
 Bharat Ratna 2013
 Von Braun Award from National Space Society

10. WHY I ADMIRE DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM
 His Simplicity

11.  His Struggle

12.  His contribution towards youth

13. FAMOUS QUOTE BY DR. KALAM