AMP Holds National Seminar on “Education Roadmap for the Community” at Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi: The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) organized a national seminar on “Education Roadmap for the Community” today at the JSSS Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia University. The event saw the participation of prominent educators, social leaders, vice-chancellors, deans, senior professors, and school principals from across the country, who discussed strategies to promote education and collaborate on national development.
Mr. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (Government of India), attended the event as the chief guest. He emphasized that the government and the National Commission for Minorities are working for the development of all minority communities. He encouraged the participating educators and social organizations to provide suggestions for minority upliftment, stating that the Commission is open to receiving their input. Mr. Lalpura highlighted the emphasis on education in the Quran, calling for the community to follow the educational path outlined in it. He shared that he himself studied the Quran for four years and authored a book on it, which is also studied at Lahore University.
Mr. Lalpura praised AMP’s nationwide efforts in promoting education and employment and assured support for such initiatives. He called upon organizations and individuals involved in community development to cooperate and share their challenges and potential solutions. He reiterated the government’s and the Commission’s commitment to the welfare of minorities and lauded AMP’s career guidance and education-employment initiatives. After reviewing AMP’s career charts displayed for students at Jamia, he recommended displaying charts of government welfare schemes in schools.
The main speakers of the seminar included:
– Dr. Khwaja M. Shahid (Former Vice Chancellor, MANUU, Hyderabad)
– Professor Khan Masood Ahmed (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, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jamia Millia Islamia)
– Professor Wasim Ahmed Khan (Former Faculty, Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education Department, 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)
The speakers shared 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 distinguished dignitaries. The event was skillfully conducted by Farooq Siddiqui, AMP’s National Head of Coordination. Mr. Siddiqui highlighted AMP’s 17-year journey of service, which operates in India with support from over 150 chapters and thousands of volunteers committed to educational awareness and employment. Altmash Mohammad, Head of AMP Delhi Chapter, welcomed the esteemed guests and appreciated the contributions of AMP under the leadership of Aamir Edresy over the past 17 years. At the event, AMP National Awards for Social Excellence 2024 were also presented to notable recipients. National-level awardees included:
– Institute of Objective Studies (IOS)
– Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR)
– Tarakki Foundation
In the State NGO category, organizations honored for their impactful work included:
– 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
In the Individual Changemaker category, the following individuals were recognized:
– Syed Mahmood Akhtar, IRS (Retd.)
– Syed Zubair Ahmed
– 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 Majeed Nizami
– Advocate Junaid Padalath
– Ashraf Ali Bastawi
– Senior Advocate M. R. Shamshad
– Fatima Khan
– Advocate Abubakar Sabbak
– Adil Meraj
Under the AMP National Award for Excellence in Education 2024, honored educators included:
– Prof. Furqan Qamar
– Prof. 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 Muqit Khan
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Aftab Alam, Secretary of AMP Delhi Chapter, who expressed gratitude to the chief guest, speakers, Jamia Millia Islamia administration, guests, media, and the AMP Delhi team for their hard work and dedication in making the event a success. Key members of AMP’s Delhi core team, including Monu Khan, Faizi Wasik, Adnan Khan, Shafi Ullah, Aftab Fazil, Mohammad Azharuddin, Shadab Ahmad, Arif Hussain, and Anwar Khurshid, provided special support for the program’s success.
