A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Jamia Millia Islamia
Jamia Millia Islamia unveils a statue of former president of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam placed at the Faculty of Architecture, JMI; Oct. 30, 2015 (Photo courtesy JMI)

Jamia Pays Tribute to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with a Statue

Oct. 30, 2015: The Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia paid a tribute to late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, ex-President of India, by hosting a daylong event called “Celebrating Kalam” on the second day of 95th Foundation Day Celebrations on October 30, 2015.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Jamia Millia Islamia

The event started with the inaugural of a Statue of the late President, in front of the faculty building by Shri N.N. Vohra, Hon’ble Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in the presence of Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ghufran Kidwai, maker of the statue, and Prof. S.M. Akhtar, Dean F/o Architecture and Ekistics, JMI. The Hon’ble Governor also inaugurated an exhibition put up by the students and appreciated their talent and hard work.

Apart from a series of national competitions of photography, poster making and memorial design, there were also several on-spot competitions, and presentation of street theater, presenting tributes to Dr. Kalam.

[This is an official JMI press release] 

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