Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Kalam as a visionary who ignited young minds and urged building a strong, self-reliant and compassionate India, with senior ministers echoing the homage.
- State leaders across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha posted tributes, with Odisha figures recalling Kalam’s work at Chandipur and the island later renamed in his honor.
- Media coverage reiterated that the United Nations has not designated October 15 as World Students’ Day, noting the UN observes the International Day of Rural Women on this date.
- Schools and colleges across India marked the day with seminars, quizzes, essays and cultural programs reflecting Kalam’s focus on education, innovation and youth empowerment.
- Outlets reported a 2025 theme of “Empowering Students as Agents of Innovation and Change,” as archival videos of Kalam’s interactions with students drew fresh attention online.