Def minister Sitharaman dedicates website to former prez Kalam

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

dedicated Monday a DRDO website -'The Kalam Vision - Dare to Dream' - to former and 'Missile Man' Dr APJ

It will also facilitate an open competition for students and startups, and it is available at drdo.gov.in/drdo/kalam/kalam.

Speaking on the launch of the website, Sitharaman shared her experience of meeting Kalam.

She said he was not only a but also an who could spot and nurture talent among his team members.

Sitharaman's deputy in the ministry said Kalam believed in a strong nation, one that is scientifically superior and always inspired people for putting their total commitment towards the mission in hand.

The function was attended by students of three Delhi-based schools.

These schools have set up under the programme.

Students and researchers from the (IIT) also attended the function.

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First Published: Mon, October 15 2018. 21:05 IST