Hyderabad, Nov. 11: Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin described Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as one of the chief architects of India’s modern education system and higher education framework.
He said Azad’s vision helped transform India’s educational landscape and benefited generations. He also highlighted Azad’s contributions to the freedom struggle alongside Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Azharuddin was speaking at the National Education and Minority Welfare Day celebrations in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The event marked the 138th birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad at Sevalal Banjara Bhavan.
Maulana Azad’s Education Vision and Telangana Government Initiatives
The Minister highlighted Azad’s role in establishing and strengthening premier educational institutions and bodies, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
He said Azad’s vision for higher education continues to influence India’s educational development.
Drawing a comparison, Azharuddin said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was advancing a similar vision through institutions such as Young India Integrated Schools, Young India Police Schools and Young India Skill University.
He said these initiatives aimed to address changing educational, professional and skill development needs.
The Minister also appreciated the Chief Minister’s support for minority communities. He cited cricketer Mohammed Siraj and boxer Nikhat Zareen as examples of sporting talent recognised by the government through their appointments as Deputy Superintendents of Police.
Azharuddin said meal charges and other student-related charges had been increased in Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) schools and other welfare residential institutions.
He thanked the Chief Minister for allocating funds and supporting minority welfare programmes. He said these initiatives would create better opportunities for minority students and communities.
Several public representatives and officials attended the programme. They included MPs Vem Narendar Reddy and Anil Kumar Yadav, Government Advisors Mohammed Ali Shabbir and V. Hanumanth Rao, and former Minister Danam Nagender.
TMREIS Vice-Chairman Faheem Qureshi, Urdu Academy Chairman Taher Bin Hamdan, Waqf Board Chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini and Haj Committee Chairman Afzal Biyabani also participated.
Minority Finance Corporation Chairman Ubaidulla Kotwal, Principal Secretary Ahmed Nadeem, Secretary B. Shafiullah and other officials were present.
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