Legendary former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam interacted with the schoolchildren of CRPF Public School, Dwarka today. The event was marked with knowledge and benevolent guidance by no less an eminent scholar than Dr Kalam himself. He took a keen interest in interacting with the students. He shared his personal experience with the students and answered their queries on various subjects, including his personal life.

He told the august gathering that Ignited minds of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth and below the earth. On being asked by a student as to who was his idol in his childhood, he named his class V teacher, Sh Shiva Subramania Iyer as his idol till now. He said that seeing the Seagulls flying above the sea, when he was a child, inspired him to become a rocket scientist. He also advised the children to have four qualities, if they want to become scientists – asking questions, acquiring knowledge, working hard and having perseverance. He also stressed upon strengthening the primary education system of the country.

A small cultural programme was presented by the children of CRPF Public School, Dwarka. Dr. Kalam presented books to Smt. Meenu Tiwari, Principal for library of CRPF Public School, Dwarka. Smt. Suneeta Trivedi, President CWA presented him a sapling, whereas Dr. A.P.Maheshwari, IG Northern Sector CRPF presented a painting and the Principal presented an artwork by a student of Class X.  On this occasion, Mahila Pipe Band of CRPF put up a splendid show which was appreciated by  Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.