APJ Abdul Kalam’s Birthday Observed As World Student Day
Students are like clay; they can be modified in a way that will make their future bright and meaningful. With good efforts, we can mould the character of a student. A day dedicated to them will obviously make them feel special and will motivate them to always aim for better in life. Recently, in the year 2010, United Nations Organization (UNO) declared the birth date of APJ Abdul Kalam’s, 15th October as “World Student Day” as a mark of honour. This day is a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity and cooperation among students across the world.
Purpose of celebrating World Student Day :
Dr. Kalam always encouraged students to do better in life through his writings and speeches. According to him, the modern ideology of being a well-learned person is to sharpen the merit of the student. For any student, to rise from being an average student to an extraordinary one, only the text book knowledge is not sufficient, he should walk the path of all branches, like theory reading, understanding and its practical application. A student should lead a disciplined life and never walk the path of evil.
The inspirational personality, Dr. Kalam was not just the people’s President, but also a Teacher, Scientist, Professor, Author and a Policy-maker. Dr. Kalam always expressed his desire to be remembered as a teacher by the people. His view was that a student should always strive to mould his character in such a way that it becomes the topmost priority in their life. Students play a major role in the betterment of the society by being a good citizen, future icons and helping the society.
The “Great Scientist” Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
A man with simple personality, was born in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu in the year 1931. he worked as an aeronautical engineer with DRDO & ISRO. Dr. Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. During his lifetime, he has won many prestigious awards and honours being a renowned scientist, thinker, philosopher and a teacher.
This gem of a man has authored numerous inspirational books, the most famous of them being “Wings of Fire”, “India 2020” and “Ignited Minds”. Dr. Kalam has been one of the explorers for modern India who has always shown tremendous faith in youths. His rare and inspiring quotes are such that it will motivate any student.
APJ Abdul Kalam’s View About Indian Education System & Importance Of Studies
Dr. Kalam loved imparting knowledge to the youths through teaching, writing and motivational quotes. He always believed that educated youth formed the pillars of any developing nation. Education according to him is the principal driving force of personal growth. No wonder that in spite of having so many titles, Dr. Kalam still loved being addressed as a teacher!
In his vision, Indian education system needed certain reforms. Albeit, it covers a wide range of knowledge and details, few reforms like the practicality of the knowledge communicated is required. The Indian education system should be skill based education at the school level where at the tender age, a student will grasp easily. At the 54th Foundation Day of IIT Bombay, Dr. Kalam said that
“The education system has to be designed in a way that produces a large number of employment generators and not just employment seekers”.
As per the view of Dr. Kalam, barring the normal curriculum at the school provided to a student, they should also receive special training towards one specific skill set that will offer an extra certification. This skill certification will not only help them in getting a job after schooling, but will also make them aware of how the real world industries function practically. The introduction of a particular skill set at a tender age will promote entrepreneurship among the youths of the country.
As the World Student Day is approaching, students all across are busy preparing to honour their teacher on his birthday. Students display their act of social responsibility by gathering on campus to showcase the causes they volunteer for. Thoughts and works of Dr. Kalam are enjoyed meaningfully throughout the day. In a nutshell, Dr. Kalam always told that, students should have an aim in life, grasp knowledge through all possible resources, work hard towards it and never accept defeat by the problem, instead defeat the problem and succeed.
Some memorable thoughts of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will always become motivational for all..
“If you want to shine like a sun. First burn like a sun.”
“All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”
“Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.”
“Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.”
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
