The 83rd birthday of Missile Man of the country, former President APJ Abdul Kalam was observed in the State Capital with a lot of fervour. Various creative events were organised here on Wednesday for the school and college students.
An event organised by Search and Research Development Society, Bhopal the students of the city gave birthday wishes to Kalam, known as the Missile Man of the country. The programme was organised at Swaraj Bhawan Auditorium. A painting exhibition was organised on the occasion. The paintings made by the school and college students were put up on display. later, a creative writing competition was held under which the students wrote essays on APJ Abdul Kalam that included his life span, works and achievements. The students wondrously used their creative skills and imagery in both creative writing and painting exhibition.
Principal of Ramanand Sanskrit College, Uma Gupta and Alpana Trivedi of Hamidia Arts College and Chairperson of Search and Research Development Society Monika Jain were present on the occasion. Along with them Rajiv Jain and Adil Baig were also present. Notably, students from Campion School, St Joseph’s School, Hamidia Art College, Subhash School, and Billabong High International School participated enthusiastically.
While addressing the students, the speakers threw light over the life style and achievements of APJ Abdul Kalam. They also made aware the students about his life struggle and how he managed to achieve success. During the programme the students also received awards for their outstanding work in different competitions. Kalyani Shukla of Billabong High, Saumya Naik of Billabong High, and Irawati Singh of Billabong High received first, second and third prize respectively in creative writing. Further, Sahaj Siddiqui of St Joseph’s School, Vijay Grehwal and Vijau Gir of Hiamidia College, received first, second and third prize in painting competition. later the students presented Kalam’s favourite poem I will Fly. Notably this was the first ever programme organised on a scientist’s birthday in Bhopal.