| Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award | |
|---|---|
| Current: [[Kalam was elected as the 11th president of India in 2002 with the support of both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the then-opposition Indian National Congress. Widely referred to as the "People's President",[6] he returned to his civilian life of education, writing and public service after a single term. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. While delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, Kalam collapsed and died from an apparent cardiac arrest on 27 July 2015, aged 83.[7] Thousands, including national-level dignitaries, attended the funeral ceremony held in his hometown of Rameswaram, where he was buried with full state honours.[8]]] | |
 Abdul Kalam on a 2015 stamp of India | |
| Awarded for | Abdul Kalam |
| Date | 15 August 2015 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Reward(s) | Scientific development, humanities and students' welfare |
| First awarded | 2015 |
| Last awarded | 2015 |
The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award, named after the 11th President of India and aerospace scientist A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of contributions on scientific development, humanities and students' welfare.[1][2]
- ^ "Tamil Nadu to institute award in memory of Abdul Kalam, celebrate his birth anniversary as Youth Awakening Day". The Times of India. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ "President Kalam's Birthday to Be Celebrated as Youth Inspiration Day in Tamil Nadu". NDTV. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.