Research works, vision documents and speech copies of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be made accessible online on the websitewww.abdulkalam.comfor the benefit of the people, particularly the youth and research scholars, V. Ponraj, close aide and Scientific Adviser of Kalam, said on Friday.

The former President’s family had appealed to the Union Government to declare Kalam’s official bungalow at No. 10, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi, as a ‘Centre for Knowledge Discovery’. Since the proposal was turned down, it was decided to create an online platform to share the works of Kalam.

“A large number of people, mostly students, whom I met in the recent weeks wanted to know how they could access the vision document and other works of Abdul Kalam. These documents will soon be made available under the head ‘Knowledge Treasure’ in the official website,” Mr. Ponraj said.

The first edition of Abdul Kalam Seva Ratna awards will be presented in Chennai on November 9 by Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. The awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, 10 gram gold coin and a citation. The awards were constituted by the Abdul Kalam Vision India Movement.

“It is only after nominations for the awards were called for did we realise that many individuals/organisations are engaged in exemplary work in the field of tree plantation, revival of water bodies, de-addiction programmes etc in Tamil Nadu. At least 10 lakh nominations were received so far under five categories. We want to recognise their outstanding contribution to society and motivate them to keep going…”

Mr. Ponraj said the movement was committed to realise the dream of Kalam in developing India into a self-sufficient and developed nation. The awards ceremony would be held between 12 noon and 3.30 p.m. at Music Academy here. Entry is by invitation though a few rows would be open for public and allotted on a first-come-first-served basis.