The Indian story is a cumulative and participative story of vision, courage, planning and self reliance. Dr. Kalam was an instrumental force, thought leader, educator, scientist and a People’s President. His vision was reflected in his books and also had given several noted speeches at various Indian centres. His work with apex government organizations like ISRO & DRDO was empowering and his efforts in S&T sector gave many results. His books were motivational, humane, nationalistic and institutional building.
In a speech at Dr. Kalam Smriti Divas, 27th July 2023, Prof. Mohd Ossama said-
Dr. Kalam had also played an instrumental role in the following projects-
- Pioneer in Fiberglass Technology
- Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3)
- Indigenous Guided Missiles
- Kalam-Raju-Stent’ for coronary heart disease
- Light Combat Aircraft project
- World Knowledge Platform
Some Leadership lessons from Life & Work-
- Youth of the nation are very important assets.
- Education and knowledge takes us long way.
- S&T is an enabler of welfare.
- Leadership needs to be learnt.
- Motivation is key to success.
- Systems of governance should be ethical.
Dr. Kalam was instrumental in writing on Indian issues of development and governance. His writing focused on creative leadership, participative & inclusive governance, knowledge processing to goodness, societal grid and on various sectors of Indian Economy.
His approach has been motivational and empowering and igniting young minds towards personal & professional excellence. His noted addresses to various institutions have touched various chords of moral leadership and inspiring change for the good. Dr. Kalam had worked with various brilliant minds of his time. It has been an era of momentous youth engagement ever since he was a national figure.
Some Lines from Dr. Kalam-
- If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.
- Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
- Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.
- God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.
- Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.
- Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.
- The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.
- Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.
- If we are not free, no one will respect us.
- Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.
- What is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics.
- The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise… Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.
Indian Institutions shall remember Dr. Kalam-
Politics & power can be arranged, but best statesmen use it in the service of mankind, Dr. Kalam was a noted person with great values and his contribution to the youth & scholars are well documented. His ideas and writings shall inspire many generations for the good work of personal, societal and national welfare.
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Prof. Mohd Ossama is a senior management teacher, trainer and award winning writer. He has taught business management at major institutions and trained numerous corporate executives. He has mentored various students and led various academic and industry programs. He can be reached at: prof.mohdossama@gmail.com