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Dr. Chaudhary Wali Mohammad (1886-1968): Life and Contributions

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Feerozpur, PUNJAB / Aligarh, UTTAR PRADESH :

In October 1919, Chaudhary Wali Mohammad joined as the Deputy Secretary in the Educational Department, Government of India.

He was also a member of the Indian Education Service and was instrumental in drafting the Bills of Aligarh Muslim University, Lucknow University, Dacca University, and Nagpur University.

Dr. Chaudhary Wali Mohammad was born in Feerozpur Punjab, on August 18, 1886. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Lahore College, Punjab. When in 1907, MAO College began science classes under the guidance of Prof. E. Harrison; he joined the College in March 1908 as one of the earliest teachers of Physics. Wali Mohammad was later sent by the MAO College Management to Cambridge England for higher studies in Physics in October 1908, for which he received the Agha Khan Scholarship. He passed Tripos in Natural Science in July 1910. He was the pupil of Noble Laureate Sir J. J. Thomson of Cambridge University. After that, he was shifted to Germany where he received his Doctorate from Gottingen University (Germany) in March 1912.

After returning back to Aligarh in 1912, he resumed his service and served as a professor and the Head of the Department of Physics from 1912-1919. He also served as the Principal of MAO College, Aligarh for a brief stint i.e. from March 1919 to May 1919.

In October 1919, he joined as the Deputy Secretary in the Educational Department, Government of India. He was also a member of the Indian Education Service and was instrumental in drafting the Bills of Aligarh Muslim University, Lucknow University, Dacca University, and Nagpur University.

In 1921, he was appointed as the first professor and the Head of the Department of Physics at Lucknow University at which position he worked till 1945. In the tumultuous phase of 1946, he was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, Hyderabad but he was there only for a brief period. He was also one of the members of the planning committee for the establishment of the National Physical Laboratory approved by the CSIR Governing Council in 1943.

At Aligarh, he had left a big trust for the benefit of the students of Aligarh Muslim University. He established a corpus fund at the MAO College to scholarships to promising young students for research at the best Universities and Institutes in Europe and Elsewhere within our country. At Lucknow University he also started Evelyn Wali Mohammad Gold Medal for the student topped in M.Sc. Electronic.

After partition, he migrated to London in 1948, where he worked for the cause of science education. In 1957, he established the Edith Evelyn Wali Muhammad Trust to support students in pursuing higher research in science, technology, and medicine in various British Universities.

After coming back to India he continued to take great interest in the affairs of Aligarh Muslim University and donated to it both his property and his rare books. The property includes his house Wali Manzil and a piece of land on which Nadeem Tarin Hall is situated.

Besides being a dynamic Physics teacher and administrator, he also took a keen interest in library affairs. When he was in Aligarh, he served as the Librarian in charge at College Library known as Lytton Library. In Lucknow University, besides working on the expansion of the Department of Physics he set up a modern library now known as Tagore Library. He was the President of the All India Library Association.

Chaudhary Wali Mohammad was specialized in spectroscopy, magneto-optics and wireless operations. His research on the hyperfine structure of spectral lines with a littrow mounting spectrograph was a rare achievement for an Indian University at that time. He was one of the earliest to introduce wireless in the post-graduate course in physics in an Indian University. Set up a low-power medium-wave radio transmitter in the Department of Physics AMU for his research on ionospheric reflection.

He was a foundation fellow of the ‘National Academy of Science (INSA). He also worked for the revival of Sir Syed’s ‘Scientific Society’ at Aligarh and served as the Vice President and President of the Scientific Society, Aligarh respectively during the sessions 1907-1908 and 1914-1915. In 1914, he also introduced the ‘Photographic Society’ at MAO College.

He delivered many lectures on various aspects of physics through the platform of Scientific Society. One of his lectures on X-rays which he delivered on 24th June 1908 for the students of MAO College at Strachey Hall was well received by the audience. In 1925, as a fellow of Allahabad University, he also wrote a booklet critically evaluating the condition of Physics education at Allahabad University. The  Aligarh Institute Gazette” published a report on this book in its issue of 4 November 1915.

Chaudhary Wali Mohammad also served as the President, the Physics and Mathematics Section, the Indian Science Congress in 1917. His Presidential address at the Indian Science Congress’s Physics and Mathematics session of the year 1917 was published as Tim-ul-Mraya-wa-al Manazir’ by the Aligarh Institute Press, Aligarh in 1918. His article on physics Uqda Kainat Bazariya Ilm-e-Hayyar’ appeared in Aligarh Monthly in June 1908.

Wali Mohammad’s article on the education system of Cambridge depicting literary and educational activities of the University ‘Cambridge University ke Dilchasp Halat’ was published in the “Aligarh Institute Gazette” on 26th May 1909. His other articles that appeared in the Gazette are: ‘Wilayat ke Akhbarat Kyonkar Chaptay Hain? – London ke Matbat me Aik Din’ (15th September 1909), ‘Sikkay Kaise Mazroob hotay Hain (22nd September 1909), ‘Aik Japani Mudarris ka Dastoor-ul-Amal (22 September 1909), ‘Wilayat me Andbe Bacche kaise Parthe Hain-Andhe Bacchon ke School me Aik Din’ (29, September 1909). An article of him Aligarh College ke Maujooda Halat’ appeared in Aligarh Institute Gazette on 16th March 1919. He died at Aligarh on 24 June 1968.

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References

1. Aligarh Institute Gazette (23 September 1908, 26 May 1909, 6 February 1918, and 4th November 1915),

2. Aligarh Monthly (June 1908)

3. Dr. Chaudhary Wali Mohammad College Ke Pehle Hindustani Principal Aur Mabir-e- Tabayyat by Dr. Asad Faisal Farooqui, Fikr-o-Nazar, Aligarh June 2021

4. Aligarh Muslim University Contributions and Achievements, Duty Society, Aligarh, 1989.

5. The Nine Faculty Gems of Lucknow University, Times of India, November 16, 2019.

6. Website of Indian National Science Academy, Insaindia.res.in Souvenir Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, 2012

7. Indian Library Chronology by PSG Kumar, Allied Publishers Delhi, 2000

8. University Mourns Professor Wali Mohammad’s death, 8 September 1968 Muslim University Gazette

source: http://www.heritagetimes.in / Heritage Times / Home / by Dr Asad Faisal Farooqui / August 26th, 2024

MLA Raees Sheikh inaugurates Bhiwandi’s First Digital Classroom

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Bhiwandi, MAHARASHTRA :

Bhiwandi :

The city of power looms marked an educational milestone with the inauguration of its first municipal digital classroom at the historic Municipal Urdu School. This achievement is a result of the concerted efforts of the MLA Raees Sheikh.

The newly introduced digital classroom aims to modernize municipal schools and level the playing field for students compared to private institutions. This initiative started at one of the oldest municipal Urdu schools, previously shut down due to inadequate facilities. The digital classroom features a 55-inch television for online learning, writing capabilities, a digital syllabus for grades 1 to 4, Wi-Fi, and CCTV cameras. The classroom’s walls are painted with vibrant colors and educational cartoons, creating an engaging environment.

The grand opening at School No. 65 was attended by former teachers, students, families, and local residents, who were impressed by the modern facility. MLA Raees Sheikh, who inaugurated the classroom, highlighted that Bhiwandi’s government schools would become a model for Maharashtra. He announced plans to implement similar digital classrooms in all municipal schools, with 20 schools in the Eastern constituency currently undergoing upgrades. School No. 65 is the first to be completed, and Sheikh committed to ensuring that municipal schools are equipped with facilities comparable to private institutions.

Previously, School No. 65, located on Kalyan Road in the As-Bibi area, operated for 63 years in a small, dilapidated room with minimal amenities, including a lack of drinking water and sanitation. Despite operating for over six decades, these needs were ignored by educational authorities. After media reports, the State Human Rights Commission ordered improvements, but instead, the corporation closed the school and relocated students. Responding to local protests and educational disruption, MLA Raees Sheikh recognized the need for a new building. He allocated ₹60 lakh for construction on nearby PWD land and ₹7.5 lakh for a digital classroom in the old building. While construction of the new building is ongoing, efforts to improve educational facilities continue.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education / by Radiance News Bureau / August 17th, 2024

Educationists, activists attend AMP’s seminar on education

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NEW DELHI :

New Delhi :

The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) organized a national seminar on “Education Roadmap for the Community” on Sunday at the JSSS Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia University. The event was attended by notable educators, social leaders, vice-chancellors, deans, senior professors, and school principals from across the country, who discussed strategies to promote education and foster collaboration for national development.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (Government of India), praised AMP’s nationwide efforts in promoting education and employment, and expressed his support for such initiatives. He called upon organizations and individuals engaged in community development to collaborate and share their challenges and potential solutions. Mr. Lalpura reaffirmed the government and commission’s commitment to minority welfare and commended AMP’s career guidance and education-employment initiatives. He appreciated the AMP Career Chart displayed at Jamia for student career guidance, calling it a commendable step, and advised AMP to display charts of government welfare schemes in schools as well.

The keynote speakers at the seminar included:

– Dr. Khwaja M. Shahid (Former Vice-Chancellor, MANUU, Hyderabad)

– Professor Khan Masood Ahmad (Former Vice-Chancellor, KMCLU, Lucknow)

– Professor Furqan Qamar (Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Rajasthan and Central University of Himachal Pradesh)

– Prof. Dr. Rehan Khan Suri (Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jamia Millia Islamia)

– Professor Wasim Ahmad Khan (Former Faculty, Department of Teacher Training & Non-Formal Education, Jamia Millia Islamia)

– Mrs. Fauzia Mumtaz (Principal, Crescent School)

– Professor Zubair Minai (Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia)

– Dr. Javed Alam Khan (Economist)

– Mrs. Bushra Khanam (Senior Journalist)

– Dr. Mohammad Arshad Khan (Principal, Jamia Senior Secondary School)

Each speaker shared their valuable insights on promoting educational empowerment within the community.

On this occasion, the AMP National Talent Search 2024 poster was also unveiled by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries.

The program was skillfully anchored by AMP’s National Head Coordination, Mr. Farooq Siddiqui, who highlighted AMP’s 17-year journey, supported by over 150 chapters and thousands of volunteers across India, dedicated to promoting educational awareness and employment.

AMP Delhi Chapter Head, Mr. Altamash Mohammad, welcomed the dignitaries and appreciated the contributions made by AMP under the leadership of its President, Mr. Aamir Edresy, over the past 17 years.

On this occasion, AMP also presented the AMP National Awards 2024 for Social Excellence to the Delhi NCR awardees. The honorees in the national category included:

– Institute of Objective Studies (IOS)

– Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR)

– Taraqqui Foundation

In the State NGO category, the following organizations were honored for their impactful work:

– Tasmia All India Educational and Welfare Society

– Muslim Education Foundation (MEF)

– Rahat Welfare Foundation

– The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)

– Hamari Sada Trust

– Rahbar Foundation

– Guncha Foundation

The individual changemaker awards recognized:

– Syed Mahmood Akhtar, IRS (Retd.)

– Syed Zubair Ahmad

– Advocate Maryam Fawzia Rahman

– Dr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

– Zia us Salam

– Dr. Mohammad Arshad Khan

– Dr. Hasnain Akhtar

– Hammad Rahman

– Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Akram

– Professor Majid Jameel

– Ali Javed

– Wadood Sajid

– Abdul Majid Nizami

– Advocate Juneis Padalath

– Ashraf Ali Bastawi

– Senior Advocate M. R. Shamshad

– Fatima Khan

– Advocate Abubakr Sabbak

– Adil Meraj

Recipients of the AMP National Award for Excellence in Education 2024 from Delhi NCR included esteemed teachers:

– Prof. Furqan Qamar

– Professor Dr. Reshma Nasreen

– Dr. Irfanullah Farooqui

– Professor Arvinder Ansari

– Professor Nafees Ahmed

– Professor Nisar Khan

– Professor Sheema Aleem

– Rubina Gul Khan

– Fauzia Mumtaz

– Sumera Khan

– Dr. Mohammad Mukeet Khan

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by AMP Delhi Chapter Secretary, Dr. Aftab Alam, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, speakers, Jamia Millia Islamia administration, guests, media, and AMP Delhi team for their hard work and dedication in making this event a success. Key members of AMP Delhi Core Team, including Monu Khan, Faizy Wasik, Adnan Khan, Shafi Ullah, Aftab Fazil, Mohammad Azharuddin, Shadab Ahmad, Arif Hussain, and Anwar Khursheed, provided exceptional support in organizing the program.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / IndiaTomorrow.net / Home> Education / by admin indiatomorrow / November 04th, 2024

Rehan Raza Appointed Full-Time CEO of Delhi Waqf Board amid Controversy

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NEW DELHI :

Dr. Mohd. Rehan Raza. Source: social media

New Delhi:

Dr. Mohd. Rehan Raza has been appointed as the full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delhi Waqf Board, replacing his previous part-time role. This decision comes after Raza was removed from his position as Additional District Magistrate (ADM) in Shahdara, where he faced scrutiny allegedly for submitting false affidavits related to the Eidgah case and for his involvement in the demolition of several mosques and shrines, reports Urdu daily Roznama Inquilab.

The Muslim community in Delhi has long demanded a change in leadership at the Waqf Board, but sources indicate that Raza’s removal from the ADM role has merely transitioned him to the CEO position. Prominent observers of Waqf affairs in Delhi have noted that Raza’s tenure has seen significant losses for Waqf properties, including demolitions at the Mamu Bhaiya shrine and the controversial affidavit regarding the 30,000-square-yard royal Eidgah.

Social activist Muhammad Faizan Dehlvi criticised the current administration, stating that the board, as a self-governing body under the government’s purview, requires urgent restructuring. He highlighted the ongoing issues faced by the board, including the lack of salaries for mosque imams, delays in welfare payments for widows, and late salaries for board employees, while simultaneously noting that substantial fees have been paid to lawyers from the Waqf fund.

Another activist, Nasser Khan, emphasised the inappropriateness of retaining an officer responsible for the destruction of numerous places of worship. He urged Chief Minister Atishi Marlena to replace the CEO and expedite the restructuring of the board to ensure better governance by its chairman and members.

Khan expressed frustration at the lack of action from Delhi’s five assembly members, none of whom have raised concerns about the board’s situation. He called for greater legal and community advocacy to safeguard Waqf properties, stressing that the community must hold its elected leaders accountable for their inaction.

The current state of the Waqf Board raises alarm among community leaders, who fear that the ongoing negligence and poor management may lead to further deterioration of its assets. Activists like Naseem Ahmed have reiterated the need for the Muslim community to actively engage with their leaders to demand improvements and accountability.

The community’s outcry continues as they await a response from the government to address the pressing issues surrounding the Delhi Waqf Board.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / November 03rd, 2024

Why Sheikh-ul-Alam’s Urs is observed on a date different from date of his death

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Srinagar, JAMMU & KASHMIR :

The Urs of Sheikh Noorudin Wali at Chrar-e-Sharif, Budgam, Kashmir

Prof Farooq Fayaz Bhat, author and historian says that since over 80 percent of Kashmiri live in villages and are into agriculture, it’s just right that the Urs of Sheikh Nooruddin Wali, the founder of the Rishi cult (Sufi) and the Patron saint of Kashmir, be celebrated by his teachings which were not for the elitist but the common masses.

He was explaining the phenomenon of Noorudin Noorani’s Urs being celebrated last week, instead of on the date of his passing away. He said this fluctuation in the calendar of the Urs is in tune with the aspirations of people who are done with harvesting and therefore can visit the shrine for Urs.

“Sheikh-ul-Aalam gave religious philosophy based on the holy Quran and the Sunnah, aligned himself with the unlettered masses, and had a simple living in terms of dress and diet”, Farooq Fayaz commented. There was no reference to “Wazwan” or luxurious life with the Sufi saint, added Farooq Fayaz.  

On the other hand, the elite and educated class knew two languages, Sanskrit and Persian, while the Sheikh represented the rural majority, who only spoke in their mother tongue. The rural majority would remain busy toiling for more than nine months but had sustenance only for three to four months a year, the historian commented.

People led by CM Omar Abdullah thronging the shrine

He said that October being towards the end of the harvest season of paddy, grains, and fruits, led to free time for over 90 percent of the rural folk. Elaborating on the sociological perspective, Prof Farooq Fayaz said that in the absence of cash, the rural masses had to resort to barter systems and “take asylum in the serene atmosphere of shrines”.

For the unlettered rural society, Sheikh Nooruddin Wali was Alamdaar-e-Kashmir (flag bearer of Kashmir), who would visit the shrines with all their offerings (in kind)”, the author said. The rural masses were “resourceful only in October” and thus, keeping in view the material, physical, and economical aspects has to be kept in mind.

For the past six decades, the practice of celebrating the life of Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani or Sheikh-ul-Aalam (1377 to 1440 AD) at the three-day Urs is being held in October every year, coinciding with the 26th day of the running Islamic month.

The Saint is revered as Alamdar-e-Kashmir, Nund Rishi, and Sheikh Noorudin Noorani. He lived for 63 years between the 10th of Dhul Hijjah 779 and 26 Jumada al-Thani 842 Hijri. He passed away on the 26th day of the month of Ramazan.

The Urs was organized on October 13 last year and October 23 in 2022.

The Urs began with the “Gilafbandi”, a change of sacred cloth on the graves of the saint and his followers on Monday, followed by night-long special prayers on Tuesday. The Urs was celebrated on Wednesday, 26th of Rabi ul Thani and the celebrations concluded with the following Friday prayers.

CM Omar Abdullah praying at the shrine

The Urs was earlier scheduled to be observed on September 30, coinciding with the 26th day of Rabial Awwal, of the Islamic calendar. However, on the recommendations of the J&K Wakf Board, it was rescheduled to be observed a month later on this day to fall in October.

The officials said that scheduling of the annual Urs had been worked out to be held in October, a practice for the past six decades, to avoid any inconvenience to the devotees during harsh winter conditions.

This schedule was adopted during the tenure of the former Prime Minister (as the head of the government was then called in J&K) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, who ruled J&K from 1953 to 1964.

On one such occasion, many devotees died due to harsh winter conditions prompting the authorities to devise a pragmatic approach to celebrating the Urs.

An official of the J&K Wakf Board told Awaz The Voice that October had been chosen for its moderate climate when farmers are free from the harvesting of paddy, apples, and other fruits.

Nund Rishi’s shrine, which is thronged by devotees daily, is also known for night-long prayers on Thursdays every week, attended by a larger number of pilgrims from all across the valley. This practice was restricted during Covid 19 period and has been restored over the last couple of years.

Sheikh-ul-Aalam is revered by both Muslims and Hindus for his eternal teachings. “His poetic expressions are universal. His guidance for a pious life is very impressive. His message of harmony and spiritual excellence is relevant everywhere and every time”, Chairperson of J&K Wakf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi stated.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Ehsan Fazili, Srinagar / November 02nd, 2024

In Five Years, TWEET Empowered 8,257 Women, Sets Goal to Reach 50,000 in Next Three Years

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NEW DELHI :

New Delhi:

Since its founding in 2019, the Women Education and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) has empowered 8,257 women and now aims to reach 50,000 more in the next three years. TWEET also announced plans to host a National Women NGOs Conclave in April 2025 to foster capacity building, collaboration, and effective resource utilisation.

At a press conference held here Sunday, TWEET’s Chairperson, Rahamathunnissa A. shared the organisation’s vision to promote social and economic empowerment of women, enabling them to lead dignified lives with equal participation in society. She emphasised TWEET’s mission to support women in need, tackle the root causes of women’s issues, and offer comprehensive support through multifaceted initiatives.

A five-year progress report was also presented, with highlights of the programmes and areas where women have benefited under TWEET’s initiatives.

Educational Empowerment:

TWEET believes that education is the foundation of empowerment. The organisation offers merit-based scholarships for girls to pursue higher education at prestigious institutions domestically and abroad. The one-year campaign “Freedom from Illiteracy” from August 2022 to July 2023 mobilised educated women to teach non-literate women nationwide, extending literacy to underserved communities.

Economic Empowerment:

To promote economic independence, TWEET supports small business ventures such as boutiques, tiffin services, and cosmetic shops, as well as home-based businesses like detergent units.

TWEET’s support has empowered many women to become self-sufficient, enabling them to start sustainable businesses. Moreover, training sessions equip women with skills to establish their own start-ups, creating additional income for their families.

Emotional and Financial Support to Widows:

Recognising the challenges faced by women who have lost their spouses, TWEET provides counselling and financial support, ensuring they can live dignified lives.

Mahila Help Desk

This initiative empowers women by raising awareness about various government welfare schemes and guiding them to access these benefits. This programme helps women achieve financial stability by utilising government support for their livelihoods, paving the way toward a dignified and self-sufficient life.

Life Skills and Safety Programmes:

Collaborating with Special Police Unit for Women and Children, Delhi Police, TWEET conducted self-defence training programmes for girls and women. Through sensitisation initiatives, TWEET raises awareness about women’s rights and social issues, including domestic violence, empowering women to advocate for themselves and their communities.

TWEET provides internship opportunities for female students from diverse disciplines and has also established a hostel to support both students and working women.

The press meet was also addressed by TWEET General Secretary Shaista Rafat, and Treasurer Dr. Sharnas Muthu.

TWEET also announced the unanimous election of the following trustees as office-bearers for the next three-year term.

Chairperson: Rahamathunnissa A, an educationist, writer, and trainer
Vice Chairperson: Zeba Zaferali Baig, a social worker and counselling expert
General Secretary: Shaista Rafat, an expert in grassroots development
Secretary: Rajeena Beegum, an educationist and social worker
Treasurer: Dr. Sharnas Muthu, specializing in psycho-social and legal support

The extended team includes Khalida Parveen, a social worker; Dr. Jueria Reemi, a healthcare specialist, and Fakhira Atheeqe, a social entrepreneur working with women and children with special needs.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / October 27th, 2024

Milestone Man: Dr Sarfaraz Ahmad’s Trailblazing Journey to India’s Upper House of Parliament

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JHARKHAND :

Dr Ahmad’s multifaceted political career culminates in Rajya Sabha membership, marking a historic milestone in Indian parliamentary history

Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad and his wife with Kalpana Soren | Courtesy: X/HemantSorenJMM

Ranchi:

Dr Sarfaraz Ahmad of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has reached the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, unopposed. Alongside him, Pradeep Verma of the Bharatiya Janata Party was also elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand.

Dr Ahmad has achieved a milestone as he becomes a member of the Rajya Sabha. The 71-year-old politician is likely the only leader in India who has been a member of all houses of representation in India– the Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, Lok Sabha, and now the Rajya Sabha.

A seasoned politician once considered very close to Rajiv Gandhi, he has served as a member of the legislative assembly three times, one term each in the Vidhan Parishad and Lok Sabha.

In 1980, under the Indian National Congress’ symbol, he won the Gandey assembly seat for the first time in undivided Bihar. Four years later, he became a Member of Parliament from the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. He was later appointed to the Bihar Vidhan Parishad.

He again won from the Gandey seat for the Bihar and Jharkhand assemblies – once on the Congress ticket and later on the JMM ticket in 2019.

Dr Ahmad, who started his political career with the Congress, left the party to join the RJD. Later, he returned to the grand old party. However, before the 2019 assembly polls in Jharkhand, he left the Congress again and joined the JMM, winning on its symbol.

On December 31, 2023, he resigned from the Jharkhand assembly. It is believed that he vacated the seat for Kalpana Soren, the wife of Hemant Soren, who will contest the assembly election, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former chief minister and JMM working president Hemant Soren.

source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNewsRoomIndia / Home> Jharkhand / by Staff Reporter / March 15th, 2024

Meet a medical background IPS, leading the fight against Covid-19 in Jharkhand’s most industrialised belt

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JHARKHAND :

Interview of Jharkhand’s Covid-19 Warrior– IPS Dr Ehtesham Waquarib

IPS Dr Ehtesham Waqarieb, SP Jamshedpur (GRP)

Dr Ehtesham Waquarib has donned many a hat in his career. The 34-year-old Indian Police Officer (IPS), before donning his olive uniform used to work as a doctor in Community Medicine with the World Health Organization (WHO). At a time when India is facing the challenge to combat Covid-19 like the rest of the world, IPS Dr Waquarib has come forward with a 60-day plan for his district – East Singhbhum to take on the highly contagious coronavirus in Jharkhand’s most industrialized belt. The 2015 batch IPS, an AMU alumni took out time from his busy schedule as the SP Jamshedpur (GRP) to answer some pertinent questions for our readers, in an email interview with eNewsroom:

Q: What’s the master plan designed by you? How will it help to fight Corona Virus threat?

A: I am leading the containment-cum-surveillance team of East Singbhum. I meet doctors, magistrates and police officials of this area, with the intention of bettering the coordination among them, to tackle Covid-19 pandemic in a better way.

The team comprising over 1000 members, does not only work for the containment and surveillance of Covid-19. They have also been taught and counselled on a daily basis to increase public participation.

In the past, I have worked as a doctor in Community Medicine. This experience, has helped me in preparing a road map of next 60 days. My study of MBBS and MD has helped me in understanding the epidemiology of Covid-19.

We have applied this knowledge to procure items to well equip East Singhbhum’s Sadar hospitals, Community Health Center (CHC)s and Primary Health Center (PHC)s. We have also roped in private hospitals to ease the pressure on government hospitals.

Even minor details like – preparing duty rosters for doctors for better efficiency, making arrangements for more beds, assessing the number of ICU and ventilators that will be needed, is being noted. A detailed report on the number of Viral Transmission Media (VTM)s, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)s, gloves masks, pulse and oximeters among others will be needed, is being prepared.

We are facilitating training of healthcare professionals and technicians so that they can protect themselves when treating patients with Covid-19. It is our top most priority, as we are seeing that healers are the most affected by the contagious virus.

We are using Telemedicine to reach remote areas of Jharkhand, thereby enabling people to directly interact with doctors as well as specialists. This has cut down unnecessary visits to medical centres in the time of social distancing which lessen the burden on doctors and patients too. We have also introduced a helpline number for psychological counseling.

Disinfection chambers have also been set up at hospitals for medical staffs and for other essential services staffs.

Mobile sample collection booths have been initiated to reach far-flung areas. It will decrease risk posed to both health care persons and public at large.

We are also isolating districts to map the possible hotspots. My active surveillance team members are conducting door-to-door screening. We have also begun an aggressive contact tracing campaign to identify those affected and have them sent to the quarantine centre.

Q: Who will be covered in this plan?

A: I lead the containment-cum-surveillance team of district East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur) of Jharkhand which has a 23 lakh population- roughly the size of Australia. This population comprises both urban and rural folks. It’s one of the most industrialised area of Jharkhand.

IPS Dr Ehtesham (second from right) while a volunteer work as a doctor in Nagpur (file picture)

Q: How you are implementing these plans? Are you satisfied from the plan?

A: I am taking regular meetings with the members to daily monitor surveillance teams.

The teams under SP Jamshedpur (GRP) consists of mainly ADM Law & Order, Civil Surgeon and District Surveillance Officer and all administrative officers (BDO, CO, Ex-Magistrate and Medical officers) are by default working for this.

We have also engaged professors and students of XLRI Jamshedpur to train our surveillance workers. They are of really great help in our endeavour.

There is also a reward system for the better performing teams.

All the travelers from other Indian states using station footfalls in last few days before lockdown were made to undergo institutional quarantine or home quarantine on the basis of thermal scanner and checklists put at railway stations. Regular follow up is being done by making phone calls twice a day. In case of any SOS our medical team immediately rushes to the spot.

Data of foreign travelers in the last 3 months is being scrutinized, house to house tracing, advising home quarantine, isolating and sampling of those who are fulfilling ICMR guideline.

Thousands of ground workers are working on the field, doing active surveillance and 100 lab technicians are ready to collect samples throughout the district.

Our borders are perfectly sealed and police is continuously keeping a tab on people coming in or going out of Jharkhand. All medical emergency and essential items have been provided for the border area.

Models and dashboards have been made to track the work done as well performance of such a large army of ground workers.

Till April 18, we have collected and tested over 400 samples as per ICMR guidelines. The results were negative.

No positive case in East Singhbhum in last 28 days. On the way to be declared ‘Green Zone’.

I am very much satisfied with our team work.

Q: Is it funded by Railway or in association with state and central government?

A: No it’s not funded by the railway. I am voluntarily giving my service to my place of positing and my home state Jharkhand. But whatever, I am doing is in association with the state government.

Q: Do you have any specific plan to deal with migrant workers?

A: The issue of migrant workers is being looked after by district administration itself.

Q: Apart from Railway coaches prepared as quarantine centre in what other ways do you think Railway can help to fight from the Corona threat?

A: Railways is successfully providing movement of essential goods throughout the country when all mode of transport have completely come to a halt, it’s truly the lifeline of our country.

Salute to such Covid-19 warriors!

source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNewsRoomIndia / Home> Corona Corner> Jharkhand / by Staff Reporter / April 19th, 2020

MEIF Honored with Kannada Rajyotsava Award for transformative contribution in education sector

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Dakshina Kannada, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

The Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF), a prominent educational organisation operating in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, has been honored with the prestigious Kannada Rajyotsava Award this year.

The Karnataka state government recognized MEIF’s significant role in revolutionizing education within the Muslim community across both districts. Founded by former Higher Education Minister of Karnataka, BA Mohidin, MEIF’s commendable efforts in education for the past 22 years have earned them this esteemed accolade.

In response to the educational gaps prevalent among Muslims in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, Mohidin initiated free English classes within mosques’ madrasas during daytime. The positive reception from the community led to Jamaats in undivided Dakshina Kannada establishing English medium schools within Madrasa premises.

Encouraged by the overwhelming response, Mohidin conceptualized the Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) in 2001.

Today, MEIF comprises 180 English medium schools and pre-university colleges across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, catering to 60,000 students and employing 6,250 teachers. Notably, students of all communities and religions study in these institutions.

MEIF’s mission centers on the belief that education is pivotal for development and strives to empower Muslim community, through education.

The Federation extends guidance to member-school boards on administrative matters and conducts regular training sessions for teachers, students, and parents across its five zones.

MEIF’s concerted efforts have yielded remarkable results in annual examinations, with an impressive 83 percent of students achieving distinction and first-class grades in recent years. Furthermore, pre-university students have displayed consistent improvements in their academic performances.

Operating with government approval, MEIF’s private unaided schools, primarily located in rural areas, maintain affordable tuition fees. Financially disadvantaged students receive free education, while others are charged nominal fees.

Additionally, MEIF facilitates 174 SSLC students’ admission to prominent PU colleges in the districts, supporting over 300 eligible rural students in securing free seats in technology institutes in Mangaluru and Bengaluru.

MEIF has also been instrumental in adding interest among high school students in civil service careers, organizing training sessions to enhance their skills. Over the past three decades, MEIF has played a pivotal role in enhancing literacy rates and women’s education in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Founder-chairman of MEIF and esteemed educationist PA Khader Kukkady significantly contributed to the Federation’s development.

Following his tenure, Mohammed Beary Yedapadavu assumed the role of chairman, steering MEIF to greater heights.

Retired officer Moosabba P Beary is currently running the Federation successfully as its President.

Umar Teekay serves as the honorary chairman of MEIF, while Syed Mohamed Beary is the chief advisor. Riyaz Ahmed Kannur is the current general secretary of the federation.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> India / by Vartha Bharati / October 31st, 2023

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Karnataka Rajyotsava Award announced for Dr. Thumbay Moideen

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Karavali, KARNATAKA / Dubai, U.A.E :

Bengaluru:

The Karnataka Government on Wednesday named Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of prominent community leader late B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, among the recipients of this year’s Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award. A prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, Dr. Moideen has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare.

Dr. Moideen founded the THUMBAY Group in 1997, a diversified international conglomerate that has since expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE. This institution has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies throughout the country.

Dr. Moideen has been featured in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. His achievements have also been recognized with an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.

The Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, also known as the Rajyotsava Prashasti, is the second highest civilian honor in Karnataka, India. The award is given annually to recognize citizens of Karnataka and others who have contributed to the state in various fields: Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Medicine, Social Service, and Public Affairs.

The award is presented on November 1, the day of the state’s establishment, which is celebrated as Kannada Rajyotsava. 

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 30th, 2024