US EditionWhy Do We Celebrate World Students' Day on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary
PM Modi honored Dr Kalam’s legacy as a scientist, teacher, and India’s 11th President on the day recognized by the UN for youth empowerment and education.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, observed as World Students' Day in India.
- Born on October 15, 1931, Kalam rose to national prominence as the Missile Man of India through leadership in SLV-III and Rohini satellite projects and later served as the 11th President of India.
- In a post on X, Modi reflected on Kalam as a visionary who ignited young minds and noted Kalam consistently described himself as a teacher and died teaching in 2015.
- For students and educators, World Students' Day serves as a call to uphold Kalam's vision of holistic education and to encourage excellence and innovation in students and youth.
- Media coverage notes a common misconception about the UN's October 15 observance; many believe it designates World Students' Day, but the UN actually observes October 15 as the International Day of Rural Women.
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