Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's Black Stone Statue Unveiled In Odisha Friday January 29,2016

 

A black stone statue of former president APJ Abdul Kalam was unveiled at Chandipur on sea beach near the Integrated Test Range (ITR), considered as his 'theatre of action', 15 km from Balasore Friday January 29,2016

"I feel proud to unveil the statue of Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam who dedicated his life for nation building," Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patanaik said while unveiling the eight feet high statue of the former president.

Speaking on the occasion, state's Tourism Minister Ashok Chandra Panda said the government is keen to develop a tourist circuit comprising Chandipur, Dagara and Talasari coastal beaches under Balasore district. Initial fund has already been allocated for the purpose, he said.

Dr Kalam had a long association with Balasore district.

Under his guidance and leadership the present Integrated Test Range, a unit of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was developed to a full-fledged test range