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In Memory of Dr. APJAbdul Kalam: His Quoteson Education

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He always made sure he didn’t miss the opportunity

to teach, whenever and wherever he got, even when

he became the President of India in 2002. That’s how

he always wanted the people to remember him. Dr.

APJ Abdul Kalam – former President of India and a

renowned scientist ignited a thousand minds,

inspired a million to dream big.

Born to a very humble family, the stalwart never

allowed his hardships pose a threat to his education

and later went on to study aeronautics. And the rest is

history. His dream of a self-reliant and strong India

has always been a strong motivation for the country

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and the citizens.

Today, as we witness the end of an era, Foradian

Technologies pays tribute to this one of India’s

beloved figure and bring to you, some of his most

inspiring views on education.

“One of the very important characteristics of a

student is to question. Let the students ask

questions.”

“Creativity is the key to success in the future, and

primary education is where teachers can bring

creativity in children at that level.”

“Black color is sentimentally bad. But every

blackboard makes the students life bright.”

“Educationists should build the capacities of the

spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and

moral leadership among students and become

their role model.”

“Creativity in education leads to evolution of self

reliant youth with knowledge and action.”