Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Research Foundation

Kalam Foundation is a Trust, registered under Indian Trust Act, 1882 inspired by of Former President, Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, dedicated to the integrated & sustainable development of India according Dr.Kalam’s dream through the intervention of science, engineering and technology. Kalam Foundation today has 15 state units and a few overseas units as well. Eminent scientists, academicians, policy makers, and social workers are the torch bearers of the vision of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Current Projects

Adopt A Village

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Green Volunteer

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Meri Panchayat

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Campus Mind

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Wall Of Change

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Kalam Leadership Academy

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Project UMEED

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Udaan Libraries

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Kalam Youth Summit 2025

The series of Kalam Youth Summit (KYS) is a part of celebrating birthday of our beloved President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam every year. 

Kalam Yuva Shivir

Kalam Yuva Shivir is an initiative of the Kalam Foundation which provides unique opportunity to the youth in the rural areas to showcase their talent in the fields of Arts, Science and culture. Various competitions based on singing, dancing, Painting, Debate competitions etc. are organised in the shivir.

Become a change-maker

Support Street Children

Donate now and help us bring hope to the lives of street children.

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Sponsor a Child’s Education

Just Rs. 500 per month, your contribution ensures that one more child stays in school.

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Sponsor a Person with Disabilities

You can build an inclusive society where every person has the opportunity to succeed.

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Tree Plantation Drive

Together, we can root hope and resilience into the heart of our environment.

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Kalam Education Fund

Fund is dedicated to supporting the education of children who are often left behind.

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Sponsor a Person with Disabilities

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Our Interventions on SDGs

How Can You Make Difference

Instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day struggles of life and blaming others, try to start making a difference by own.

What People Say

 

India is an agrarian country; the initiative of the Kalam Foundation to provide employment in the villages is appreciable.  It’s trying to fulfill Mahtma Gandhi’s dream of Gram Swaraj.”

Ram Dheeraj Bhai

Founder, Azadi Bachao Andolan and President of Uttar Pradesh Sarvoday Mandal

For the holistic developments of the youth, Kalam Foundation has been organizing Kalam Youth Summit every year to encourage scientific activities and innovation in the fields of rural development and technology. I wish them all the best.”

Prof Radhey Mohan Mishra

Former Vice Chancellor, University of Gorakhpur

The efforts of Kalam Foundation to promote the participation of youth in local self government and the leadership development program in the Panchayats is very commendable.”

Dr. C.S. Pran

Ex Director, NYKS, Govt of India

Kalam Foundation efforts to bring backward sections into the mainstream of rural India is commendable. I am fully supported to this program.”

Dr. Mohammad Arif

Former Addnl Director, DRDO