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CM Jayalalithaa: 15th October, Dr. Abdul Kalams Birthday to be observed as Youth Rising day!

Updated: 31/Jul/2015 4:06:01 PM
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CM Jayalalithaa: 15th October, Dr. Abdul Kalams Birthday to be observed as Youth Rising day!
State government of Tamil Nadu has announced that the birthday of the recently departed former president Dr. Abdul Kalam will be celebrated as `Youth Rising Day`.

In the recent press release, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had paid tribute to the departed president as a multi-talented person who was a great son of Tamil Nadu. Dr. Abdul Kalam dream that India would become a Super Power in 2020. He shared the secret for success with the students.

He served as a guide-light or beacon for the younger generation and students.  His birthday on 15th October will be observed as the `Youth Rising Day`.

As an appreciation of Dr. Abdul Kalam`s memories, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Award will be given on Independence Day, 

15th August. A person from Tamil Nadu who excelled in Science Development, Humanity and Student Welfare will be award with 8 grams gold medal and Rs, 5 Lakhs cash prize, certificate and Dr Abdul Kalam Award.