On March 30, Indian scientist and former president of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam lay the foundation stone for Sankhya, The National Museum of Statistics, at the University of Hyderabad campus.

The University of Hyderabad provided the land for the museum, and university vice chancellor Seyed E. Hasnain described the museum as one of a kind.

Before laying the stone, ativan online visa Abdul Kalam congratulated statistician C.R. Rao for “envisioning and providing the leadership for creation of such a unique institution in partnership with Hasnain.”

Abdul Kalam spoke at length about statistics and society, as well as his personal experience with statisticians in managing difficult programs. To read his entire speech, visit Abdul Kalam’s website.