Former President and eminent nuclear scientist, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, today called upon young students to imbibe unique culture of excellence and bring more glory to the nation.

He said the young and ignited minds should dream big and not be dictated by failures in order to get sucess in life.

Inaugurating the Children's Science Congress at the 99th Indian Science Congress at Bhubaneswar, the former President said, culture of excellence is not achieved by accident but through a process in which a nation, an individual and an organisation constantly tries to get better.

He said the young students should work on their dreams and take calculated risk in life.

The former President hoped the coming generation will have great aim in life, acquire knowledge continuously, work hard and be the captain of all problems.

He also advised the young students to make great books, great human beings and great teachers as their true friends.

Dr. Kalam said imagination is the beginning of creation and young students should imagine what they desire. He said knowledge of science can give one better eyes and solve sea of problems.

About 20,000 children from different parts of the country have been participating in the Children's Science Congress that will continue till Friday.