The AIADMK government has also declared state mourning for seven days
Students going through A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's certificates and artworks of him at his room in Anna University on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)
Chennai: Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday announced that the state would commemorate former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s birthday, which falls on October 15, as “Youth Renaissance Day.” A ‘Dr Kalam’ award to recognise and honour achievers in promoting scientific growth, humanities and students welfare in the state would be given away on Independence Day, Jayalalithaa said in a statement.
Kalam’s, hard work, dedication, humble and humane approach not only made him popular among masses, but he had also been a great source of inspiration to students and youngsters. Besides being a scientist, he also had a vision for the country and wanted India to be a superpower by 2020, she said.
Pointing out that Abdul Kalam always wanted to remain a teacher, she termed Kalam as a driving force behind the growth of youth. Recalling his contributions towards India’s growth, she noted Kalam as a “Missile man with multi-faceted personality”, who rose from a humble family.
The award, comprising gold medal, Rs 5 lakh and a citation, would be presented to a person hailing from the state from the current year, she said. Her government had also declared last Thursday as a holiday when Dr Kalam was laid to rest in Peikarumbu at Rameswaram. The AIADMK government has also declared state mourning for seven days and all government functions are cancelled till August 2.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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