The Spirit of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam :Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you realise your hidden potential and power, let difficulties know that you too are difficult.

Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, 
but to help you realise your hidden potential and power,
 let difficulties know that you too are difficult. 

              ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

ThePokhran-II nuclear tests were conducted during this period where he played an intensive political and technological role. 

Kalam served as the Chief Project Coordinator, along with R. Chidambaram during the testing phase.Photos and snapshots of him taken by the media elevated Kalam as the country's top nuclear scientist.

Kalam's writings

• Envisioning an Empowered Nation by APJ Abdul Kalam with A. Sivathanu Pillai; Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi