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PM to inaugurate Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial tomorrow

Published By : Admin | July 26, 2017 | 17:59 IST
QuotePM Modi to inaugurate Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s memorial, flag off ‘Kalam Sandesh Vahini’
QuotePM Modi to distribute sanction letters to the beneficiaries of long liner trawlers
QuotePrime Minister Modi to flag off a new express train from Ayodhya to Rameswaram

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s memorial at Pei Karumbu, Rameswaram, tomorrow (27.07.2017) at 11.30 AM. The Prime Minister will hoist the National flag at the memorial, designed and built by DRDO.

The Prime Minister will unveil a statue of Dr. Abdul Kalam, and offer floral tributes. Prime Minister Modi will interact with the family members of Dr. Kalam.

Later, the PM would flag off ‘Kalam Sandesh Vahini’, an exhibition bus which would travel across various States of the country and reach Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 15th which marks the birth anniversary of the former President.

Prime Minister Modi will then proceed to Mandapam for the public meeting. He will distribute sanction letters to the beneficiaries of long liner trawlers under Blue Revolution scheme. He will also flag off a new express train from Ayodhya to Rameswaram (via video conference). PM will release a synopsis of the Green Rameswaram Project. He will unveil a plaque to mark the dedication to the nation of the 9.5 km Link Road on NH 87, which runs between Mukundarayar Chathiram and Arichalmunai. PM Modi will conclude the visit by addressing a public meeting.  

Background of the Kalam Memorial

The memorial has been constructed by DRDO in exactly one year. Architecturally, it has taken inspiration from several national landmarks.  The front entrance looks similar to India Gate, while the two domes are on the lines of Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

The Memorial has four main halls each depicting the life and times of Dr Kalam.  Hall-1 focuses on his childhood and educational phase, Hall-2 the Presidential days, including address to Parliament and UN Council, Hall-3 his ISRO and DRDO days and  Hall-4 his post-Presidential days, till he breathed his last at Shillong. 

There is a separate section to exhibit some of the personnel belongings of Dr Kalam, including his famous Rudra Veena, G-suit he wore during his Su-30 MKI flight and numerous awards he received.  Twelve walls have been utilized for murals and paintings. 

The entire area has been landscaped beautifully to reflect the peace and harmony aspect of Dr Kalam’s personality. 

The construction material and other accessories for the Memorial have been shipped to Rameswaram from many parts of India. The crafted front doors are from Thanjavur; stone claddings from Jaisalmer and Agra; stone pillars from Bengaluru; marbles from Karnataka and murals from Hyderabad, Shanti Niketan, Kolkata and Chennai to name a few.

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#11YearsOfSashaktNari"

"Over the last 11 years, the NDA Government has redefined women-led development.
Various initiatives, from ensuring dignity through Swachh Bharat to financial inclusion via Jan Dhan accounts, the focus has been on empowering our Nari Shakti. Ujjwala Yojana brought smoke-free kitchens to several homes. MUDRA loans enabled lakhs of women entrepreneurs to pursue dreams on their own terms. Houses under the women’s name in PM Awas Yojana too have made a remarkable impact.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao ignited a national movement to protect the girl child.

In all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people.

#11YearsOfSashaktNari"