People Pay Tribute To The ‘Missile Man Of India’ On His Birth Anniversary By Planting Trees

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has given the nation numerous reasons to be proud of him. The aerospace scientist served as the 11th President of India. Born in Rameswaram, he also spent a major part of his life as a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Fondly known as the ‘Missile man of India’, he always believed in learning and sharing knowledge. A great teacher and visionary, he was a ‘People’s President’ and cherished leader.

The United Nations had also declared October 15 to be celebrated as ‘World Student’s Day’ to pay respect to Abdul Kalam’s unparalleled legacy. He was loved by one and all. Dr. Abdul Kalam was also chosen as the ‘Paryavaran Ambassador of India’ by the students through a campaign conducted across 200,000 schools in India. Today, on his 88th Birth Anniversary, people paid tribute to the great scientist in their own unique way. Amidst all the celebrations, #PlantForKalam is trending on twitter. Tamilian actor, Vivekh initiated the move and inspired people to go green.

Dear tweeples around the world! Shall we trend #plantforkalam as a mark of respect to our great motivator leader Dr.APJ.Kalam on his 88th birth anniversary? ( oct15)

— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) October 14, 2019

People are sharing images of themselves planting trees as a tribute to the former president.

We have been planting trees and taking care of them for around 15 yrs & will even continue to do so in the future.
On this special day, APJ Abdul Kalam Sir's birthday, I request everyone to plant at least one tree in your homes.
🙏
Let's all make it happen ! #plantforkalam pic.twitter.com/5W9RGPtwKM

— Vaidyanathan (@vaidywitty) October 15, 2019

Uncle osma who planted #plantforkalam #HBDAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/uVJ2WkKZHj

— tharshanbb3 (@rithvikatamilgr) October 15, 2019

Today #FASS Planted a sapling in Sriperumbudur as a mark of respect to Dr.APJ.Abdul Kalam Aiyyaa on his 88th birth anniversary.#plantforkalam #Ezhilvanam @Actor_Vivek pic.twitter.com/oosp5zv4kO

— FASS (@fasstrust) October 15, 2019

If you want free of Oxygen in future…! ,
you Should plant a tree with nature..!
#plantforkalam pic.twitter.com/xglMbZNNiP

— Naveenkumar K (@Naveenk02202887) October 15, 2019

Here's why many in Tamil Nadu are posting messages with #PlantForKalam pic.twitter.com/CuWG8W6wsN

— NEWS TIME BARAK (@newstimebarak) October 15, 2019

#Plantforkalam Tomorrow is our grt scientist,people’s president and a loveable person Dr.Kalam sir birthday but he is no more now but his words make youngsters to get motivated and make pride to nation#ThalapathyVijay #ChiyaanVikram#Plantforkalam @Actor_Vivek pic.twitter.com/9GAGt5y3kD

— Chiyaan Maha Rajan SRV (@MahaRajanSRV) October 14, 2019

#plantforkalam

Thillampatti village
Trichy dt pic.twitter.com/655KC13jRj

— Anbukrishnan (@anbukrishnan02) October 14, 2019

Many also shared pictures of the ‘Missle Man’ conducting plantation drives and protecting the environment.

https://twitter.com/TVFM_OFF/status/1183629217629536259

Will do it as a indian #plantforkalam pic.twitter.com/QaewTiWKL3

— karthik (@karthik0613) October 15, 2019

#plantforkalam He who plants a tree, plants a hope. Do it for mankind. pic.twitter.com/rYZC5Syw54

— Sivakumar Annadurai (@irony_mann) October 14, 2019

Dr. Abdul Kalam Sir visit to Coimbatore on Sep 6th, 2013 we're he had planted Trees at the event organised by Siruthuli. #plantforkalam pic.twitter.com/vAra6uIEIp

— Kishore Chandran 🇮🇳 (@Kishore36451190) October 14, 2019

#APJAbdulKalam Remembering one of the most Inspirational Leader of our generation….Happy 88th Birth Anniversary Kalam Sir 💐💐💐#plantforkalam pic.twitter.com/6DLwKMqO5r

— இரா. திலீபன் (@Dileepan_1991) October 15, 2019

This is how you remember the legend. How are you planning your tribute to him?

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