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AMP celebrates Excellence in Education: 8th national awards honor outstanding teachers from across India

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INDIA :

On Teachers’ Day, AMP held the felicitation ceremony for the 8th AMP National Awards for Excellence in Education 2024. The event took place at an impressive function in Ravindra Bhawan, Raj Bhavan Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was attended by award winners, invited guests, AMP members, volunteers, and the academic community. Some awardees who could not travel to Bhopal participated virtually, and many others joined through social media platforms.

The Chief Guest for the event was Shri Digvijay Singh, Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Member of Rajya Sabha. He praised the role of teachers and commended AMP’s initiative of uniting Muslim professionals to give back to society. Shri Singh emphasized the importance of prioritizing education and healthcare for the progress of the country. He also highlighted the need for Muslims to pursue professional education to foster community advancement.

In his keynote address, Prof. Furqan Qamar, Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Rajasthan and Central University of Himachal Pradesh, underscored the necessity of increasing participation in higher education. He stressed the importance of public investment in education to make it accessible to marginalized groups, such as rural communities, women, and landless laborers, who often lack opportunities for higher education.

Maulana Syed Mushtaq Ali Nadvi, Shahar Qazi of Bhopal and the Presiding Speaker at the event, quoted Allama Iqbal, saying, “The soil of Hindustan is very fertile and amenable to good works from its citizens.” He emphasized the special status of teachers in Islam, reminding the audience that according to a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a good teacher can attain a rank close to that of the Prophets.

The winners of the AMP National Awards were selected by a jury of 14 distinguished educationists and academicians from thousands of nominations submitted across India. These awards were presented in seven categories:

  • Primary and Secondary Teachers
  • College and University Teachers
  • Principals/Head of Institutions
  • Islamic Education (Arabic/Fiqh/Islamic Studies)
  • Educational Institutions
  • Lifetime Awards
  • Late Ibrahim Quereshi Memorial Award

The Late Ibrahim Quereshi Memorial Award was bestowed upon Prof. Furqan Qamar in recognition of his exceptional service in the field of education.

The Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to the following esteemed educators:

  1. Hazrat Maulana Sayyed Muhammad Aqil, Shaykhul Hadith, Mazahir Uloom, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
  2. Jamaluddin Ahmad Khan, Ex-Lecturer, Halim Muslim Inter College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
  3. Sharifa A. Azeez, Correspondent, Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  4. Sheila Lawrence, Former Headmistress, Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

On this occasion 78 teachers were honored with Special Jury Awards in the categories of Primary & Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Heads of Institutions. Furthermore, 50 “My Favourite Teacher” Awards were presented to teachers who were voted by students and parents from across the country.

One of the Guests of Honour, Dr. Usha Khare, National Teacher Awardee (Govt. of India) and State Teacher Awardee (Govt. of M.P.), recounted her efforts to promote education for girls in impoverished neighborhoods. Dr. Khare, who recently retired as the Principal of Jahangirabad Girls Government School in Bhopal, shared her inspiring story of how she encouraged parents to send their daughters to school. She also mentioned her act of philanthropy, where she donated her entire prize money of Rs. 25 lakhs, won on the television show Kaun Banega Crorepati, to the school. Upon her retirement, she left assets worth Rs. 1.5 crores for the institution.

Other notable Guests of Honour included Mr. Arif Masood, MLA – Bhopal Central; Mr. Atif Arif Aqueel, MLA – Bhopal North; and Mr. Wazir Ansari, IPS (Retired), Former DGP of Chhattisgarh. Each guest lauded AMP’s tremendous achievements in the fields of education and employment over the past 17 years. They also praised the event’s organizing team and the jury for their thorough selection process and the professional execution of the felicitation program.

Farooq Siddiqui, Head of AMP’s National Coordination Team, hosted the event, reflecting on AMP’s humble beginnings and its expansion to over 200 cities across India. He also noted AMP’s growing global presence, with volunteers in many countries around the world.

The guests were welcomed by Kaleem Akhtar, Zonal Head for Central India, AMP NGO Connect. Sajid Qureshi, Acting President of the Late Ibrahim Qureshi Memorial Study Circle in Bhopal, expressed his gratitude to AMP for the opportunity to support such a prestigious event. Rafat Iqbal Farooqi, State Head of AMP Madhya Pradesh, extended a vote of thanks to the guests, awardees, and the entire AMP Madhya Pradesh State and Bhopal Chapter teams for their hard work in making the event a resounding success.

The event was a testament to the immense contributions made by teachers and educators, who continue to shape the future of the country through their dedication to education and their students.

Click hare for more details and the list awardees.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Network / September 07th, 2024

City Muslim girl Sarah Rizvi takes Urdu route to IAS

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Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

Mumbai:

Sarah Rizvi has done her bit to issue a blow to the stereotype of the Muslim woman, moderately educated and socially subjugated, ensconced in hijab. She has cleared the IAS exam, ranking 86th among 734 successful candidates. More remarkably perhaps, she has achieved the feat with Urdu literature as one of her optional subjects.
 

“Urdu is my mothertongue. I learnt Urdu and Persian from my late grandfather, Khalid Hussain Khan, who was a lawyer in Uttar Pradesh. I have read Urdu poems and novels since childhood. My Urdu writing speed was bad but I wrote a page a day and that improved my pace of writing,’’ Sarah said. Mohammed Iqbal was, for her, the most difficult poet to understand. “But his shayeri is fabulous,’’ she said of the Kashmiri poet who wrote Sare Jahan se achchha, Hindustan hamara.
 

After finishing BCom from MMK College in 2003, Sarah attended a lecture on competitive exams by K M Arif, educationist and chairman of Alliance Foundation. That inspired her to go for the IAS. “I tried twice but could not clear even the preliminary stage. This was my third attempt and, masha Allah, I passed,’’ the 25-year-old said, adding that her success was the outcome of 10-12 hours of study a day.
 

While doing her BCom, Sarah also completed her foundation course in chartered accountancy. “I wanted to become a CA but Dr Arif suggested I study for the IAS exam instead. I was clueless about the exam procedure and the requisite study material but my family supported me,’’ she said. Sarah was also awarded a scholarship by MESCO, an NGO.
 

Sarah is now posted as section officer in the Haryana Accountant-General’s office.
 

Sarah’s father, Afzal Ahmed, a science graduate, and mother Nigar, an arts graduate from Aligarh Muslim University, run a small garments business.

Her elder brother, Wasif, a civil engineer, is working for a company in Dubai and Sarah’s twin sister, Sameera, a graduate in computer applications, from National College, is married and lives in Bahrain. “I feel more Mulims, especially women, should go for the competitive exams. Many women don’t even know what these exams are about but awareness is spreading,’’ Sarah said.
 

“This subject gives us an inside knowledge of government administration. And the topics are similar to the business administration course matter I read in college,” Sarah said, explaining why she chose public administration over accountancy as one of the optionals.
 

Sarah did her schooling from Canossa Convent School and St. Louis Convent High School in Andheri. She later joined CWC College for Commerce and Economics and eventually graduated from MMK College with 75.7 per cent marks.

(Courtesy Times of India)

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home / by Mateen Hafeez, TNN (headline edited)

Girl Student Tops, The list of Muslim UPSC Candidates

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INDIA :

31 Muslims figure in the list of 791 recommended candidates.

New Delhi: 

A girl student topped the list of the successful Muslim UPSC candidates when the results were announced yesterday. Of the total 791 candidates recommended by the commission in its list for various government posts, 31 are Muslims and the girl student topping them in the list is among the top 100 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successful candidates.

According to the press release issued by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Sufiyah Faruqui ranking 20 in the list of 791 candidates is among the list of 100 toppers for which the results were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) yesterday. Sufiyah is on top in the list of 31 Muslim candidates who figure in the list released by the commission that includes three other Muslim girls besides her.

While Sarfaraz Ahmad ranking 26, Shaid Iqbal ranking 51,Tamboli Ayyaz ranking 75 and Sadre Alam ranking 90 are other Muslims who are in the top 100 list, Koya Praveen ranking 120, Ayesha Rania ranking 139 and Sabiha Rizvi ranking 303 are the other three Muslim girls who stand in the list of 791 successful candidates.

The results were announced yesterday based on the written part of Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2008 held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in October-November, 2008 and the interviews for Personality Test held in March-April, 2009.

A total of 791 candidates have been recommended by the commission for appointment including 364 General (including 13 Physically Challenged candidates), 236 Other Backward Classes (including 07 Physically Challenged candidates), 130 Scheduled Castes and 61 Scheduled Tribes candidates.

Owing to the poor representation of Muslims in the Union Public Service sector, the Muslim Institutions like Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Jamia Hamdard, Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi are running special coaching classes for UPSC students since past three years.

“The result shows that Muslim representation for this year’s UPSC exams stands at 3.92%, a better progress compared to 3.6% in 2006 and 3.1% in 2007”, Omair Anas of Center for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University said to ummid.com adding, “However the achievement is still not at par and the institutions engaged in coaching the Muslim students for UPSC exams should pay special attention to contribute substantially in administrative services.”

The recommended candidates would be eligible for various coveted government posts including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Central Services-Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.

Appointment to the various services will be made according to the number of vacancies available with due consideration to the provisions contained in Rules 2 and 19 of the Rules of the Examination and subject to the final decision of the Supreme Court / High Court / C.A.Ts. on the S.L.Ps. / R.As/ W.Ps. O.As. pending therein.

The number of vacancies reported by the Government for the Indian Administrative Service is 120 (60 General, 33 Other Backward Classes, 17 Scheduled Castes and 10  Scheduled Tribes); for the Indian Foreign Service is 26 (13 General, 08 Other Backward Classes, 04 Scheduled Castes and 01 Scheduled Tribe); for the Indian Police Service is 130 (65 General, 36 Other Backward Classes, 20 Scheduled Castes and 09 Scheduled Tribes); for the Central Services Group ‘A’ is 546  (282 General, 146 Other Backward Classes, 81 Scheduled Castes and 37 Scheduled Tribes) and for Central Services Group ‘B’ is 59 ( 34 General, 13 Other Backward Classes, 08 Scheduled Castes and 04 Scheduled Tribes). This includes 20 vacancies for Physically Challenged candidates.

List of the 31 Muslim Candidates with their Ranks:

20: 002666: SUFIYAH FARUQUI

26: 010669: SARFARAZ AHMAD

51: 192126: SHAID IQBAL

75: 079564: TAMBOLI AYYAJ FAKIRBHAI

90: 001339: SADRE ALAM

120 003004 KOYA PRAVEEN

128: 024509: MASOOM ALI SARWAR

134: 003602: IMTIAZ ISMAIL PARRAY

139: 131443: AYESHA RANI A

169: 056251: ZIAUL HAQUE

244: 114573: ASHIQUZZAMAN

257: 043392: BASIR AHMED

303: 004357: SABIHA RIZVI

304: 010883: ANEES AHMAD ANSARI

353:008606 PATTAN IMTIYAZ KHAN

382: 010383: MASHHOOD UR REHMAN FAROOQUI

393: 104282: SHAHNAWAZ UL RAHMAN

398: 039145:0020: CHAN BASHA M

460: 102384: KAZI SUHAIL ANEESAHMED

472: 147935: T K SHIBU

499: 102579: TARIQ MABOOD

502: 051643: GEELANI BASHA K S M

523: 290928: R GULZAR BEGUM

540: 056907: MOHD SHAHID ALAM

546: 108290: MOHD FAIZAN NAYYAR

582: 303331: MAHFOOZUR REHMAN

595: 004523: MD SADIQUE ALAM

603: 002722: MD SALIK PARWAIZ

606: 018478: MD FAIZUL HAQUE

619: 079717: MOHAMMED YUSUF QURESHI

664: 055051: ABDUL HAKEEM M

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home / by Staff Reporter / May 05th, 2009

Hijab-wearing daughters of auto-rickshaw driver become proud IITians

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Trikarpur (Kasargode Distrtict), KERALA :

Ramsina and Rissana

Kozhikode :

The twin sisters – Ramsina Rasheed and Rissana Rasheed – hailing from the small town of Trikarupur of Kasargode district in Kerala have brought laurels to their auto-rickshaw-driving father.

One of them graduated in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology at Roorki, the other from Kharagpur. Both are on the job and working in Bengaluru.

The educational journey of the twin sisters is a source of inspiration for the girls of the country and abroad.

At a time when a particular section is targeting the Hijab and Hijab-wearing girls are not allowed entry into schools and colleges, Ramsina Rasheed and Rissana Rasheed have set a record by graduating from IIT while attending classes in Hijab.

Ramsina and Rissana completed their JEE Advanced examination in 2017. While Ramsina did an   M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in Aerospace Technology, Rissana did a B.Tech. from IIT Roorkee in electrical engineering. Both the sisters are in jobs now.

Ramsina and Rissana’s father is not an ordinary auto-rickshaw driver.  Despite his modest income, he made sure his daughters received higher education despite taunts by the people in his group.

The twin sisters come from an area of Kerala where girls are married off at a tender age.

Interestingly, the father of the twin sisters was also suggested by people in his circle to save money, like other parents do in the area to buy gold for the daughter’s marriage. But Rasheed ignored them and gave priority to the education of his daughters.

The mother of the twin sisters also helped them in their studies. Their mother did not budge against the taunts of people about her daughters. Rather, she ensured that her daughters were not burdened by the household work as they required more time to study.

Ramsina and Rissana are the first IIT pass out from their village. Both are working in a top firm in Bengaluru. They have become ideal for their area.

In a country where girl children face discrimination on economic, social, religious, and gender bases, Ramsina and Rissana overcame difficulties with grit and set a record by graduating from the top IITs.

As their father is an auto-rickshaw driver, they had to face economic challenges in addition to the social barriers of Indian society.

It can be easily understood that for a father of limited income, it is beyond the reach to get an education for talented children according to their strengths.

One can understand the role of a father through the success of Ramsina and Rissana. Their father dared to get his daughters educated while driving an auto-rickshaw. He dedicated his life to the education of his daughters.

Ramsina and Risssana faced religious discrimination which Ramsina has discussed in her Instagram post.

It will be appropriate to discuss that.

Ramsina discusses discrimination because of wearing a Hijab while replying to a comment of a user to her post.

Ramsina writes, “I was treated differently in the lab while doing practicals due to my Hijab.” She says, “However, my colleagues at Airbus do not judge me on my clothes, instead they see me through my abilities.”

On the other hand, Rissana says that one professor had asked her to remove her Hija in the electrical machine lab.

It is clear from their accounts that talented girls like Ramsina and Rissaana face administrative hurdles due to the Hijab in India.

If there is no discrimination against Muslim girls due to their Hijab, there would be many girls like Ramsina and Rissana progressing in different fields and making the country proud.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by Huma Masih / August 19th, 2024

JIH Hyderabad Hosts Online Workshop on AI

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Hyderabad :

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Hyderabad organized an online workshop on “AI: Your Creative Companion” here recently. More than 500 people from across Hyderabad actively participated in the workshop, highlighting the growing curiosity and interest in the role of artificial intelligence in creative fields.

The workshop was addressed by JIH leaders, including Ghousuddin, Secretary Bahadurpura, and Shariff Tajuddin, Secretary JIH Hyderabad. The key speaker was Hamzah Muazam Ali, CEO of Standard Touch, who provided in-depth insights on the topic.

Shariff Tajuddin told Radiance: “As netizens, it is essential for us to understand the emerging trends that are shaping our digital world. This workshop was organized to introduce participants to the enormous potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a support tool in creative processes. Our goal is to enable individuals to use the capabilities of artificial intelligence to enhance their creative performance.”

The workshop began on a spiritual note with recitation of the Quran by Hameeduddin Quadri, setting a reflective and contemplative atmosphere for the day’s discussions.

Program Convener Ghousuddin welcomed the participants and outlined the goals of the workshop, emphasizing the critical role of understanding the impact of artificial intelligence on the modern creative environment. “AI is not just a technological advance; it is a tool that, when used wisely, can revolutionize how we approach creativity,” Ghousuddin noted.

Hamzah Muazam Ali gave a comprehensive presentation, covering key topics:

– Understanding artificial intelligence and its applications in creativity,

– AI tools and platforms for creative processes, and

– Real-world examples of AI-driven creativity.

These sessions introduced participants to a range of AI-powered tools and technologies designed to enhance creativity in various fields, including art, design, writing, and media. Hands-on demonstrations provided attendees with practical insights into how to effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their creative workflows.

The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Shariff Tajuddin. He expressed his gratitude to the participants for their enthusiastic engagement and emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into creative endeavors while maintaining ethical and responsible use. “Our commitment is not only to educate but also to inspire the thoughtful and innovative application of AI in our everyday creative tasks,” he added.

The interactive sessions fostered meaningful dialogue that allowed for a rich exchange of views between the speaker and the audience.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / August 26th, 2024

Prof. Tajdarul Hassan Syed, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Applied Geology, IIT ISM Dhanbad conferred with prestigious ‘National Geoscience Award 2018’ in the field of Applied Geology by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines

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Dhanbad, JHARKHAND :

Professor Tajdarul Hassan Syed, Associate Professor, Dept. of Applied Geology has been conferred with prestigious National Geoscience Award 2018 in the field of Applied Geology by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines in a programme held at New Delhi on 19 September, 2019.

Prof. Syed was honoured with this award for his contributions in the area of Remote Sensing within Applied Geosciences.

source: http://www.facebook.com / Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Jharkhand / September 26t, 2019

TGMREIS students get higher education scholarship under INSPIRE

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Two students from TGMREIS have secured Scholarship for Higher Education under INSPIRE by virtue of performance of being within top one percent in class XII Board Examination held during the academic session March 2024.

Hyderabad :

Two students of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGMREIS) have secured a Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) under Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) of the Department of Science & Technology of the Government of India.

According to Aisha Masarath Khanam, Secretary TGMREIS, students of TGMREIS are continuing their excellence in academics.

Two of our students from TGMREIS have secured Scholarship for Higher Education under INSPIRE by virtue of performance of being within top one percent in class XII Board Examination held during the academic session March 2024.

Asma Sultana and D. Saniya from Vikarabad Girls’ Junior College have made TGMREIS proud.

INSPIRE is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology for attraction of talent to Science.

SHE component of the INSPIRE aims to encourage meritorious students to study basic and natural sciences at undergraduate level through attractive scholarship and mentorship opportunities. SHE offers 12,000 scholarships every year to meritorious students in the age group 17-22 years.

Mohammed Faheemuddin Qureshi, Vice-Chairman and President, TGMREIS, Shahanawaz Qasim, Secretary to Chief Minister, Tafseer Iqbal, Special Secretary to Government, Minorities Welfare Department and Aisha Masarath Khanam have congratulated the students and teachers on their achievement.

TGMREIS, earlier called TMREIS, was launched in 2017 with the aim of providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to the minority communities in the state.

The society was formed under the Telangana State Public Societies Registration Act with a vision to bridge the educational gap and promote social inclusion among minority communities. TMREIS aims to create an environment where students from minority backgrounds can access quality education, develop their talents, and build a strong foundation for their future.

TMREIS runs 204 minority residential schools and junior colleges across the state, where about one lakh students are getting education.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / August 23rd, 2024

Bhatkal Anjuman students getting university rank continues; Najda Ekiri got first rank in Karnataka University Dharwad

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Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District) , KARNATAKA :

 Students of the colleges run under Anjuman Hamai Muslim Bhatkal continue to get ranks at the university level and this time Najda Ekiri, a student of Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Applications (AIMCA). Anjuman College has made the name of Anjuman College bright in the entire state by securing first rank in Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Karnataka University, Dharwad.

 AIMCA Principal Muhammad Mohsin has said in a press release that Najda Ekiri, of Mubeen Ahmed Ekiri and Nusrat Jahan, has also achieved a remarkable feat by memorizing the Holy Quran during her three-year BCA course. According to the press release, Najda secured 3421 marks out of 3700 marks, resulting in a pass rate of 92.46%. The BCA exams were held in August-September 2023.

It has been found that while Najda, a student of Bhatkal Anjuman, secured the first rank in Dharwad University, Dekshanagappa Kharvi, a student of Bhatkal Sri Gurusdhiendra BCA College, secured the third rank at the university level, with an average success rate of 91.73%. has been done.

The university’s second rank went to Shantala Raibagh, a student of Global College of Computer Applications, Hubli, who registered a pass rate of 92.27 percent.

It should be noted that more than fifty BCA colleges are affiliated to Karnataka University, Dharwad, and among the students of all these colleges, a student of Bhatkal Anjuman getting the first rank is a great achievement. In such a situation, memorizing the Holy Quran with modern education is also a big challenge.

The management of Anjuman Hamai Muslimin, the principal and other staff of the college have congratulated Najda for this wonderful achievement and wished her all the best for her future.

source: http://www.sahilonline.net / Sahil Online / Home> Coastal News / by IG Bhatkali, SO News Agency / August 23rd, 2024

Muslim Mirror’s founding editor among the Prominent Changemakers of 2024

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Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA / Chennai, TAMIL NADU / INDIA :

Syed Zubair Ahmad, the founding editor of Muslim Mirror, has added another feather to his cap by being declared one of the prominent Changemakers of 2024 by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP). The prestigious recognition was announced during a grand event held at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, a deemed university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event was graced by honorable guests and attended by a large gathering of participants from across India.

Ahmad, a distinguished journalist, is known for his powerful advocacy for the rights and representation of marginalized communities, particularly Muslims, in India. Over the course of his career, spanning more than two decades, he has built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and journalistic integrity.

The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) is Mumbai based pan India  non-profit organization dedicated to the socio-economic empowerment of the Muslim community in India. Through initiatives in education, employment, and community development, AMP works to foster leadership, skill-building, and social welfare, connecting professionals and organizations nationwide for collective progress.

“In a memorable ceremony, 100 inspiring individuals were honored with Changemaker Awards, and 100 state-level NGOs were recognized in the Best and Jury categories. Additionally, 10 organizations were celebrated in prestigious national categories,” said a press statement issued by AMP.

Notable national NGO awardees include;

  • ALTNEWS
  • APCR (Association for Protection of Civil Rights)
  • IMRC (Indian Muslim Relief & Charities??)
  • Institute of Objective Studies (IOS),
  • Allana CSR
  • Pataka CSR and
  • Seethakathi Trust

Some of the prominent Changemaker awardees included;

  • Syed Zubair Ahmad (Muslim Mirror)
  • Mohammed Wajihuddin (Times of India)
  • Aslayah Kallakath (Maktoob Media)
  • Abdur Rahman IPS (Retd.)
  • Akramul Jabbar IRS (Retd.)
  • Hammad Rahman
  • Adil Meraj and
  • Syeda Ruksheda.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously bestowed upon the Late Moosa Raza, IAS (Retd.), which was received by his family.

The Omar Khatani Memorial Award was presented to the Tarraqi I Foundation, while BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology received the Partner of the Year Award.

Mrs. Mariam Habib, Trustee of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, served as the Chief Guest and commended AMP’s efforts in education, employment, and empowerment. She emphasized the role of NGOs in bringing about significant societal change in collaboration with policymakers, and she noted that the legacy of the late B.S. Abdur Rahman is being continued with great dedication by the current leadership.

Dr. N. Raja Hussain, Registrar of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology and Guest of Honour, praised AMP’s work in recognizing and motivating various organizations and individuals. He highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the university and AMP in developing students and faculty through guest programs. The event was presided over by University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. T. Murugesan.

Motahar Hosain, Chief Executive and Guest of Honour, congratulated AMP for instituting these much-needed awards to acknowledge the contributions of individuals in the development sector. He remarked that despite the sacrifices made by these individuals in service to others, they seldom receive the appreciation they deserve, making these awards a significant recognition of their efforts.

 Mr. Farooq Siddiqui, Head of the AMP National Coordination Team and the driving force behind these awards, stated, “AMP believes in collaboration and has been working alongside multiple organizations since its inception. Through the AMP NGO Connect project, we are connected with over 7,000 social organizations across nearly all districts of India, helping them with capacity building and implementing AMP’s social welfare projects in their regions. These awards are our way of appreciating their efforts and motivating them to continue their impactful work.” He also thanked the AMP Chapter and state teams for mobilizing massive nominations and captivated the audience at the packed Crescent Convention Center Hall with his superb and engaging awards announcement.

 Ms. Shereen Sultana, State Head – AMP Tamil Nadu, in her address, shared details about AMP’s initiatives and invited everyone to join hands for the betterment of society and nation-building. She expressed her gratitude to the management and staff of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology for their cooperation in hosting the event and mentioned how she took up the challenge of organizing the awards ceremony in Chennai.

AMP Tamil Nadu State Executive Team member Mr. Yahya Rasheed welcomed the guests and successfully hosted the event with the support of Prof. Ansar.

The awards process for the NASE was multi-layered, with state, central, and a 9-member distinguished jury led by A.R. Khan, IAS (Retd.), President of A.R. Welfare Foundation, Dr. Syed Zafar Mahmood, Founder & President of Zakat Foundation of India, Dr. Farah Usmani, Founder & Chairperson of Rising Beyond The Ceiling, Prof. Zubair Meenai, Professor & Former Head of the Dept. of Social Work, JMI, Prof. Naseem Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Dept. of Social Work, AMU, Dr. Shazia Manzoor, Head of DSW, University of Kashmir, Sherin Ali, Global Lead – Corporate Social Responsibility, WNS, Sajid Ali, COO of Tech Mahindra Foundation, and Gulzar Hussain, Head of Government Partnerships, UN World Food Program (India).

The success of the 4th edition of the awards was attributed to the collaborative efforts of key AMP team members, including Sajjad Parvez, AMP Zonal Head – South India; Dr. B. Raja Hussain, State Secretary; Syed Faheem, Chennai Chapter Head; and Syed Deen, Chennai Chapter Secretary. Their contributions, along with the support from the back-office teams at the Central Offices in Mumbai and Vaniyambadi, were instrumental in making the event a success.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim> Media> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Desk / August 22nd, 2024

Dr Mateen ul Jabbar Skill Centre: A blessing for flood-hit Osman Nagar residents

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

The center was established in February 2021 by Faiz Aam Trust and Siasat Millat Fund with the aim to provide assistance to the residents of Osman Nagar.

Dr Mateen ul Jabbar Skill Centre

Hyderabad:

The convocation ceremony of Dr. Mateen ul Jabbar Computer and Skill Development Center located in Osman Nagar held at the office of Faiz-e-Aam Trust.

The center was established in February 2021 by Faiz Aam Trust and Siasat Millat Fund with the aim to provide assistance to the residents of Osman Nagar in Shaheen Nagar locality, which were severely affected by floods. In response to the devastating situation, the Faiz-e-Aam and Siasat Millat Fund initiated relief efforts, and under the guidance of Editor Siasat Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Secretary, Faiz-e-Aam Mr. Iftikhar Hussain, and Managing Editor Siasat Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, various courses were taught to boys and girls to help rehabilitate and empower them.

Through this initiative, kits containing essential items such as masonry, bedding, medicines, and food were distributed to flood victims. Later, the Dr. Mateen Al Jabbar Computer and Skill Development Center was established, providing training opportunities for local students and individuals. Seven batches have already completed their training at the center and are now employed in Amazon, schools, colleges, supermarkets, and shopping centers, contributing to their families and society.

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Mr. Iftikhar Hussain, Secretary of Faiz Aam Trust, praised the efforts of Zahid Ali Khan and Zaheeruddin Ali Khan in their vision to empower the youth and residents of Osman Nagar. The Skill Development Center has been instrumental in providing training and employment opportunities to numerous girls, a majority of the center’s beneficiaries.

During his address, News Editor, The Siasat Daily, Mr. Amer Ali Khan emphasized the importance of discipline, time management, for a bright future. He said “in the pursuit of success and development, discipline, time management, and hard work play crucial roles in shaping the younger generation of any community. Time management is a concept that has been emphasized in various organizations. However, this concept is not new; Islam introduced it 1445 years ago through the five daily prayers, serving as a prime example of time management and discipline.

He stated that Indians and Muslims in particular possess inherent abilities, and what they need is proper guidance. He compared children to diamonds that need shaping and polishing to shine. Khan highlighted the success stories of thousands of Muslim boys and girls who now serve in multinational companies.

He encouraged the youth to develop artistic skills and acquire practical knowledge, inspiring them to collaborate and establish start-ups.

Certificates were awarded to 66 students during the ceremony, and the efforts of Ms. Ayesha Samad, who provides diligent training to the students, were highly commended. Syed Abdul Sattar, Manager of Faiz Aam Trust, expressed gratitude to everyone involved and extended a vote of thanks to conclude the event. The Dr. Mateen ul Jabbar Computer and Skill Development Center stands as a testament to the power of education and empowerment in uplifting communities.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Zahed Farooqui / July 30th, 2023