SHILLONG: The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis of IIM Shillong organized the 2022 edition of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam annual lecture series to commemorate the 7th death anniversary of the late former President of India.
According to a press release, former chairman of ISRO AS Kiran Kumar and Dr SP Aggarwal, Director, North Eastern Space Application Centre, were virtually present to pay homage to Dr Kalam.
AS Kiran Kumar said during his lecture on the topic 'ISRO's Space Journey: A Saga of Innovation and Delivery': "Dr. Kalam worked and contributed to the development of the Indian Space Research Organization. He believed in the capability of science & technology to address the specific problems the country faces. He took up a drive to visit a range of places to meet and inspire almost one crore students across the country. During his interaction with the students, he used to share about his work and the ways India needs to grapple with the problems."
Kumar further shared that Dr Kalam had always encouraged individuals to be self-reliant. He said, "Dr. Kalam outlined his vision and listed the various spheres in which India needed to develop core competencies, including agriculture and food processing; education and healthcare; ICT; infrastructure; dependable and high-quality electricity; surface transportation for the entire nation; and self-reliance in key technologies. Also, he shared how science and technology allowed us to explore the solar happenings we could also discover the Sputnik Orbit path with Science."
While concluding his speech, Kumar said, "Mindful and innovative use of accessible technologies to address social problems is needed."
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam had always believed in the value of knowledge, critical thinking, and, most importantly, self-belief. The Missile Man of India exemplified India's greatest qualities by blending various cultures, disciplines, and people to create a life story that motivated 1.4 billion Indians.
About IIM Shillong:
It may be mentioned that the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong was set up by the Government of India in Meghalaya in the year 2007. Located amongst the hills, the campus has a serene ambiance and complements its theme of sustainability. The meticulously-framed curriculum and case-based pedagogy are aimed at preparing the participants in all aspects of management before they enter the corporate arena.
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