The Defence Ministry has planned a host of events, including the foundation stone-laying for a national memorial of Kalam, unveiling his life-size statue and a 3-D model of the memorial.
An exhibition named "Mission of Life" depicting the life of Kalam and his achievements towards nation building will also be inaugurated.
The Minister for Urban Development and Information & Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will unveil the statue and the memorial model, in the presence of a host of dignitaries.