Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics launched by centenarian INA veteran in Coimbatore
The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics was launched in Coimbatore to train youth in ethical leadership. The initiative aims to mentor one lakh youth within a year, starting with a governance module for women.
Why it matters
The center represents an effort to influence political culture and grassroots leadership development in India.
Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics launched by centenarian INA veteran in Coimbatore left INA veteran Lt. Madhavan Pillai and APJM Jainulabudeen, secretary, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Foundation, House of Kalam, Rameswaram, respond to the applause of audience during the inauguration of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics in Coimbatore on Thursday. (From left) APJ Sheik Salim, grand nephew of the late President, K. Ramasamy, founder and chairman, Roots Group of Companies, and K. Annamalai, founder, We the Leaders Foundation, are in the picture. PERIASAMY M. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4p98hi/article71588879.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC0343.JPG PERIASAMY M Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 15/10/2026: INA veteran Lt. Madhavan Pillai and APJM Jainulabudeen, Secretary, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Foundation, House of Kalam, Rameswaram, respond to the applause of audience during the inauguration of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics in Coimbatore on Thursday. Others (from left) comprise A.P.J.
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