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Report on the Educational tour of AIEM Members to South India from 19^th Dec. 14 to 1^st Jan. 2015

A team of All India Educational Movement (AIEM) headed by Mr. Amanullah Khan, President and comprising of M/S Seyyed Mansoor Agha, VP, Abdul Rashid, Gen. Secy, Mozaffar Ali, Treasurer, Gholam Mohd, Inamuddin, Abdul Jalil, Members and also including Mohd Iliyas and Riazuddin from Jadeed Foundation Trust visited Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana from 19^th Dec. 2014 to 1^st Jan. 2015 to study educational institutions and interaction with educationists, administrators and professors in these states. Al- Ameen Educational society was our host at Bangalore and Muslim Educational, Social and Cultural Organization (MESCO) was our host in other places in Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana. We were joined by representatives of 37 NGOs/ Schools of UP at the Bangalore workshop.

We participated in the Al- Ameen UP Muslims Educational workshop at Hosakote, Bangalore at their residential school on 19- 20 Dec. 2014. Many eminent educationists, retired civil servants and administrators addressed the workshop. Mr. P.A. Inamdar from Pune encouraged the participants to start their educational institutions. He stated that every child has same talent and capacity and emphasized the need of change of mind set.

Dr. Fazal Ghafoor, president Muslim Education Society(MES) informed that the society has 80 schools, 60 Engineering Colleges and about 1 lac students. Regarding reservation he advised that we should fight for quota within quota as recommended by Mishra Commission. 100 institutions of MES have Minority status. He suggested that NGOs of UP should get NOC from present state govt. as it may be difficult during BJP regime.

Mr. Mohd Harun Rashid of Murshidabad(WB) informed the participants of negative attitude of the state govt. as in the last 60 years no school has been given NOC although  Al- Ameen has successfully established their institution. He advised the NGOs to set up Information Centers for disseminating information with regard to admissions in schools and colleges and employment opportunities.(his ID is drmako01@gmail.com).

Mr. A.R. Khan (IAS retd.) presently Advisor in Maulana Azad Education Foundation(MAEF) gave elderly advice to the participants that there is no short cut to hard labour  and honestly and advised them to change mind set. He briefly apprised them of the educational and welfare schemes of ministry of Minority Affairs and the need to have a dialogue with govt. authorities. He suggested to select persons who have time, resources and contact with govt. authorities and to shun politics and religion and be upright and honest.

Mr. TPM Ibrahim Khan, former Addl. Solicitor General of India and Chairman of all CBSE schools in Kerala exhorted the participants to have motivation, determination and be a model community leader and start a school.

At this stage Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad Khan Chairman of Al- Ameen Educational Society and the sprit behind this educational movement advised the participants to have their own educational institutions and have tawakul Al- allah, no botheration for criticism, resolution and determination,  consistent efforts, to consult brave persons, have no negative attitude and recruit leaders on merit. On the reason of our failure in the north, he was of the view that many of us are discouraged from within, have no proper atmosphere and Satan in there to discourage us. In such circumstances we should adopt proper strategy.

Mr. Kaleemul Hafiz, Chairman Al- Hafeez Educational Academy Badaun, UP who had major role in organizing this workshop and invited most of the participants informed that Dr. Mumtaz has provided leadership to educational movement in the country and now this is for us to follow up this meeting. We need to open one school each month to function on corporate model with 20% poor students. He stated that shortly one office of the trust will be set up in Delhi and UP each.

Mr. Abdul Rashid Gen. Secy AIEM introduced the Educational Movement and its activities to the participants and briefly explained the educational schemes of Ministry of Minority Affairs and HRD viz Pre- Matric and Post- Matric, Merit cum Means Scholarship Schemes, UGC fellowship, MAEF Scholarship for girls, Infrastructure Development in Minority Institutions, Quality Improvement in Madarsas and National Waqf Development Corporation etc.

Dr. Mumtaz concluded the discussion of the day by advising the participants to use Zakat money for scholarship for the poor, set up ITIs and set up core committees to look after these things. He was also presented by Seyyed Mansoor Agha a momento which was awarded to him earlier at Delhi by Urdu Development Organization.

On the second day, an institute of Islamic Studies and Research was inaugurated in the complex by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities who apprised the gathering of the contents of Article 29, 30 and 347 which protect the cultural and educational rights of minorities. He also enlightened them on the related provisions of constitution like schedule VIII, Article 350A, 352B and advised the participants to love their mother, mother tongue, country and religion.

Prof. Aziz Ahmad, retired principal explained in detail rights of minorities and important Supreme Court judgments including TMA Pai. He exhorted the delegates to work for implementation of the reports of Sachar Committee and Ranganath Misra Commission.

Mr. Fazal Mahmood of Al- Ameen Nagpur branch also explained in detail the educational and community welfare schemes of Ministry of Minority Affairs and HRD and his experience of availing the benefit of these schemes with positive interaction with govt. authorities. It was informed that 9000 students of 20 institutions are availing 100% govt. scholarship in Bider Distt. The amount of overseas scholarship has been raised to Rs. 10 lac.

Mr. Zameer Pasha, IAS (retd.) former secretary to govt. of Karnataka explained his strategy of bringing Rs. 100 crore from GOI for scholarships of minority students and also referred to Kundu Committee report in this regard that scholarship budget is not demand driven. He explained implications of various provisions of Income Tax Act under DTC and advised that the word ‘Muslim’ should not be there in form X for availing certain concessions. This will not create any problem in getting minority certificate.

Dr. Mumtaz observed that an optimist sees opportunity in every calamity where as pessimist sees calamity in every opportunity. He felt that Al- Ameen movement will be extended to 75 districts of UP and there will be a nodal officer in every district with a loose body. He advised to provide special coaching for classes X and XII for three months. Mr. Kaleemul Hafiz stated that a trust would be setup shortly to co-ordinate scholarship project in UP. Mr. AR Khan advised that the district nodal officer should be a man of credibility, integrity and honesty.

Dr. Idrees Qureshi convener of north zone of MES stated that there are management disputes in many educational institutions in north run on community basis. He advised participants to run NGOs/ Schools on corporate basis and assured that MES would provide 50% financial assistance for opening schools in UP. He also informed that admission in engineering colleges in south is available almost free of cost.

Khwaja M. Arif, director of Jahangirabad Institute of Technology apprised the delegates about this institute and the facilities which include subsidies fee for poor students and invited them to an educational conference to be held in the institute on 17- 18 January 2015.

Seyyed Mansoor Agha, VP and Mozaffar Ali, Treasurer   of AIEM also spoke on the need of promotion of quality education among muslims and dedicated approach as per advice of Saiyid Hamid.

A list of NGOs/ representatives of schools in UP and other states who participated in workshop is at Annexure

On 21^st Dec. delegates visited Al-Ameen educational institutions at Bangalore including Ghosia Women Polytecnic and ITI, PUC, Law College, Arts, Science & Commerce College, MCA     , MBA, College of Pharmacy, College of Information Science near Lal Bagh.

In the afternoon the delegates had another session with Dr. Mumtaz, Mr. Kaleemul Hafiz and Mr. Zameer Pasha. Mr. Hafiz briefed the delegates about procedure  of setting up a trust or a society with a notable difference that a trust is a milkiyat and has no election condition where as a society is an association of people where election is compulsory in 3- 5 years. He advised that minority character should be kept in view while forming a trust or a society. In his opinion, a CBSE school in UP costs Rs. 50 lac and an ITI Rs. 30 lac.

Mr. Z. Pasha emphasized the need to give priority to education and avail the benefit of PM’s 15 point program. Mr. Subhan sharif, Secretary of Al- Ameen promised to help UP NGOs in setting up educational institutions. Dr. Mumtaz further suggested to setup a trust for scholarship in UP and Delhi and assured to provide Rs. 1 lac as initial contribution. Syyed Agha also offered Rs. 10,000 for proposed trust. He also presented a scroll of award to Dr. Mumtaz given by Urdu Development Organization.

In the evening AIEM team was guest of SHAHEEN group of institutions in collaboration with MESCO of Hyderabad. Mr. Abdus Subhan, Director and Mr. Abdul kadeer, Secretary of the NGO briefed us about their activities of setting up model schools starting with Bider district and having about 11,000 students Mr. Kadeer stated that 0- 6 years of age are most important in child’s life. Schools should be a social enterprise. They have setup SHAHEEN hifzul Quran plus, got highest medical seats in India and presently carrying on educational carvan in Karnataka having organized 850 workshops so far with well known motivator Mr. Sayeed Ahmad.

On the 22^nd December we visited DPS school Bangalore (north) and met its principal Ms. Manju Arif and Chaiman Mr. K. Rahman Khan. Mr. Amnullah Khan president of AIEM informed Mr. Rahman Khan the purpose of visit of the delegation and know the secret of success of educational institutions in the south . We were informed that this school has 5,000 students and 300 teachers and has minority status although ratio of muslim students is only 20%. Mr. Rahman Khan told us that educational movement in south is 100 years old but in north India we have mind set problem. Sharing power is important in democracy. A swami of Lingayats Muth in Karnataka with 17% population only is controlling the affairs of the state. The value of Waqf properties in the state is reportedly 38,000 crore.

In the afternoon we visited Osis International School which has a  Cambridge accreditation for international exam , started in 1999 and having 1200 students. We had interaction with the principal Ms. ………… who informed us that school has 99% Muslim students and has 10^th rank in the state and is within 100 in India. Annual fee is approximately Rs. 80,000 per Annam. The discipline and cleanliness in the school impressed us.

On the 23^rd December we moved on for Mysore and on the way visited Ghousia Engineering College of Al- Ameen Group in Ramanagaram Distt. and met its principal. We were taken around the complex and left for Srirangapatnam where we met Mr. A.R. Qamaruddin, General Secy and other teachers in Darul Umoor an ideal religious institution with simplicity like Shanti Niketan. Mr. Qamaruddin briefed us about Darul Uloom which was inaugurated in 2002 and informed that Madarsa students from all over the country after having completed Almiat/ Fazilat join this school and given exposure to English language and science subjects. It has good liabrary and computer lab and residential complex. Later we also visited tomb of Tipu Sultan and moved on to Mysore and stayed at DPS guest house.

On the 24^th December we first met Prof. B. Sheikh Ali, Ex VC who has authored a number of books. President AIEM reminded him of the educational carvan taken to Malaysia where he had also participated. He informed Prof. Sheikh of the purpose of present visit and the proposed carvan in Rajasthan towards the end of February 2015. He requested him to participate or at least give a message which was agreed to.

Prof. Sheikh advised us to do self help and the secret of success is in leading pious life, remain in touch of Quran, speak less and stick to the truth.

His said success depends on ‘Zar’, Nazar, Sabar and Muqaddar - resources, vision, patience and on luck.

We were told that B. Sheikh Ali is like Saiyid  Hamid in south India.

Later we visited Phulwari, a Muslim girls orphanage having 243 girls being run for 100 years. Presently Mr. Abdul Aziz Chand is its Manager.

Afterwards we visited a number of educational institutions managed by Rifaul Muslemeen Educational Trust including Women Dental College (Urdu/ English medium), Farooqia Women Polytechnic. The trust has assets worth Rs. 600 crore. Other institutions visited by us were Hilal High School, Drool Uloom Siddiqia, Gousia Dental College up to PG lavel. The trust organized a grand reception for our delegates in the evening in which office bearers of the trust including Taj Mohd Khan, Secretary and Riaz Ahmad president and Prof. Sheikh Ali Participated and appreciated our visit to south Indian institutions for promotion of education in north

Early in the morning of 25^th December we moved on for Calicut via Ooty where we had our lunch at Hotel Paradise, took a quick round of botanical garden and continued our long journey for Calicut where we could reach at 10:30 Pm. Unfortunately we missed a meeting and dinner arranged  for us by Mr. Pasha IAS, DM of Bider on account of late arrival at Calicut.

On 26 December, we first visited Markaz Knowledge City away from main city proposed to be developed in 125 acres by the year 2020 where Unani Medical College was under construction. Later we met Sheikh Abubakr  prominent religious leader of south and Head of Markaz-us- Saqafat-us- Sunnia in the central office and had our lunch. Markaz is reported to be largest religious, educational and charitable organization in Asia.. In the interaction with the Sheikh and his son Dr. Abdul Salam Mohammed CEO of Markaz, the delegates gave their introduction and president AIEM informed Sheikh Abubakr of the purpose of our visit which was appreciated by him. We were informed that about 70,000 students have already passed out from the Markaz and 20,000 are presently in its schools/colleges including 2,500 orphans. The Markaz is 35 years old and  Madarsa education is compulsory for all students. They have integrated educational system up to class X and there after one can do Alimiat/ Fazilat or can go for modern education like B.A., M.A, LL.b, etc. Markaz has 500 CBSE schools where they have Malayalum and Arabic languages up to Xth level. Their monthly expenditure is Rs. 3 crore. (website: markazonline.com).

In the afternoon we visited Mukkam Muslim orphanage which was set up in 1956 and having 1200 orphans from all over the country and spread over 150 Bighas. Education is provided up to graduation level and govt. financial assistance is also available @ Rs. 525 per month per child. Later we had a quick visit to KMCT Medical College and Hospital but could not have interaction with their management or faculty.

On the 27^th December our team participated in MES Golden Jubilee celebrations in Calicut where American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) was organizing their 23^rd annual international convention on education and Gala Award Ceremony. In the welcome address Mr. Fazal Ghafoor, president MES stated that MES is the biggest socio- educational organization in India with about 100,000 students. He spoke about reservation of Muslims in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and advised that we should stop complaining and use available opportunities. NGOs should press for implementation of Misra Commission report and work hard for promoting education in Gujarat, Bihar and UP. He was of the view that we can have 100% reservation in minority schools and colleges.

In his presidential address, Dr. A.R. Nakadar of AFMI stated that their organization is working for educational empowerment of minorities. He advised that our youth should have honesty, character, faith, education, dedication, vision and motivation. Dr. Aslam Abdullah informed that 23% Muslims in Kerala have higher education as against 37% in USA.

Mr. E. Ahmad, former Minister of State for External Affairs stated that Kerala is path maker for Muslim education. Malaaralone has 434 colleges including engineering colleges for women. Our literacy rate of 96% is highest in the country and Muslims can liberate theme selves through education only.

Mr. A.R. Nakadar and Dr. Hussain Nagamia jointly gave away awards from AFMI to 10 meritorious students throughout the country who had secured 95% plus marks in X and XII board exams.

Dr. Shabistan Ghaffar, Chairperson of Committee on Girls Education in NCMEI praised the award giving activity of AFMI to topper minority students in India and emphasized the need for empowerment of women.  Mr. Wasi Naumani, Secretary IICC, New Delhi also spoke on Quran and Cosmos.

In the afternoon AIEM team joined the award giving ceremony of Muslim Education Trust (Kerala Chapter) and participated in the get together program of AIGA. Later we joined the get together jointly organized by MES and MESCO.

On the 28^th  December, our team moved for Mangalore and after reaching there had a luncheon meeting with the faculty of Bearys Institute of Technology. Director Dr. M. Sainath informed us that the institute has 1200 students in various departments. Later we visited Yenepoya University with Medical and Dental Colleges owned by Abdullah Kunhi. Late in the evening we visited UNITY health complex owned by Mr. Habibur Rahman. All these institutions have minority status. Before leaving for Bhatkal, Mr. Riaz and Omar of Hidayah Foundation gave us a presentation on their activities of empowerment of women and children. The foundation has selected 1500 poor families in neighborhood and providing financial assistance for education and healthcare of their children. They are also organizing career guidance  and parents counseling.

On the 29^th December, the delegation moved to Bhatkal but on the way visited Manipal University. This is the first private university with minority character spread over 1000 acres. Their vision is” accomplishment “The University has 28,000 students and has 100% placement record. The famous TMA Pai case on implication of minority character was moved in Supreme Court by this university. On the way we also visited Bodriya Jama Masjid and School Complex in Udipi district established by Mohd Ashraf Beary.

On reaching Bhatkal, Mr. Abdul Rahim, Gen. Secy and other office bearers of Anjuman Hami-e- Muslemeen gave us a warm welcome at their Institute of Technology and Management which is providing engineering education up to Ph.D level. Our team had a brief interaction with the management and president AIEM informed them of the purpose of our visit. The college complex includes PUC and Degree College for man and women, Engineering and MBA College. B. Ed and PHD etc. having 7,000 students. Subsidy is being given to poor students up to 90%  Urdu Medium classes are being encouraged and Diniyat classes are up to PUC level. Women College is separate.

Later we participated for some time in century celebrations of Majlis Islah-o-Tanzeem Bhatkal where intellectuals were speaking on the promotion of quality education. Mr. Musa Raza IAS (retd.) advised to strive for Nobel Prize. Topper of schools were given awards by the Majlis. Later we  also visited 14 years old Maulana Ali Mia Academy and met Maulana Iliyas sb. who is piloting establishment of APS (Ali Public School) in many states. Maulana Iliyas intends to set up Ali Mia Islamic University near the academy for which infrastructure is being developed in phrases.

Education up to 12^th class would be hostel based separately for male and female students. Hifz would be compulsory for all students. Academy has so far prepared syllabus up to upper KG only. Some of the delegates picked up their books for study. Just when we were preparing for Maghrib program at the university complex, we learnt the news of sad demise of our patron Saiyid Hamid and prayed for his maghfirat. We moved to Hubli in the night it self so that we can cover further road journey up to Hyderabad to join the program of on reception at Maulana Azad National Urdu University. Our night stay at Hubli was arranged by Mr. Abdus Subhan of Shaheen.

We started early on 30^th Dec. so as to reach Hyderabad in time. But the distance via Raichur and Mehboob Nagar was considerable and we could reach MANUU in Hyderabad after 7:00 pm only where Mr. Khwaja M. Shahid, our vice president and presently PVC of MANU was eagerly waiting for us. Mr. Shahid informed that Engineering and Management seats in many colleges in Hyderabad are going vacant which need our attention in north. All education in MANU is provided in Urdu including technical education in polytechnic and ITI. MANU has 11 courses and 150 study centers and presently caters to 40,000 students through distance education. Our host had made arrangements for our stay in hotel Grand Plaza near Haj House.

In the morning of 31^st Dec. Prof. Mohd Masood Ahmad, DG Vishwa Vishwani and visiting professor in 120 universities took charge of our delegation to show around educational institutions in Hyderabad and nearby areas. He informed the delegates that Andhra Pradesh has 25% professional education of the country with 875 engineering colleges, 1057 MBA colleges, 500 MCA colleges spread over 43 universities.

In the forenoon we visited MS Education Academy and had interaction with their directors. President AIEM informed the academy officials of the purpose of our visit. Started in 1991 the academy has 48 schools/ institutions, 2,000 employees and 18,000 students. The academy is preparing students for competitive exams and medical and engineering colleges focusing on class XI- XII. Their schools provide Islamic curriculum up to class III and they have 3 branches in Delhi (Old Delhi, Yamuna Vihar and A. F. Enclave). They have also MS- 30 for IIT and got 97 medical seats in 2013. Their goal is quality education in Islamic environment working on commercial basis for good quality but charity is also given on merit. Orphans are given 50% concession and children of Ulema 40%. Annual planning and good teaches are necessary in their view.

Later our group was taken to Shadan Institute of Technology established by Late Vizarat Rasul Khan, Ex MLA. The trust has established three medical colleges including one for women. We visited VRK medical college and taken around some class rooms and labs. The trust has 14 Engineering Colleges, 25 schools. In 1984 first Muslim Medical College was set up with minority character by Salahuddin Owaisi. VRK has so far set up 50 institutions where 100% Muslim reservation is allowed. 60% seats are on merit in Medical Colleges with annual fee of Rs. 60,000 only but remaining 40% is management quota. In total 150 seats, 140 are given to Muslim students.

Thereafter we moved to Turkish residential cum office complex and enjoyed their lunch. They showed us their Iqbalia Junior college (PUC) at Nizam Colony which is providing quality education and their students have achieved state ranks with more than 95% marks. Their annual fee is Rs.18, 000.

In the afternoon we visited the famous Indian School of Business spread over 235 acres which is comparable to top universities in the world and where senior executives from 40 countries are provided education in Business Management. The school has capacity for 550 students with annual fee of Rs. 32 lac. There is a big auditorium and library containing 50,000 books. In the evening we visited high-tech City and had our dinner at Nizam Club.

On the last leg of our tour on 1^st Jan. 2015 we visited educational and health care institutions of our host i.e. MESCO which included their diagnostic center, high school with a special class for teaching Quran with Tajweed and Arabic language and Grammar, Institute of Management and Computer Science and College of Pharmacy.

Later we moved to Challenger International School in Ranga Reddy district financed by Indian Muslim Relief and Charity (IMRC) of Mr. Maqsood Ahmad of USA. Shaheen group is also setting up a women wing with hostel facility in the same campus. There are 560 students majority of whom is Muslim. 10% of students are supposed to be orphans with full financial assistance from IMRC. Monthly fee is Rs. 12,000. Qasim Bhai of London has donated land for the school and Rs. 50 lac in cash. IMRC has set up an Indian wing with the name of Sahayata Trust which is under taking relief operations for poor and the destitute. The trust organizes special relief program during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Azha. In the health care field they have provided 2,500 free dialysis, 2,700 free check up and screened 19,000 for eye diseases. They have a budget of Rs. 1,000 crore for setting up Masjid cum School complexes. Their next area of operation is Mewat in Haryana. Special attention is being paid to poor Muslims in coastal AP where Muslims have forgotten even Kalima and Namaz and even going to Churches. They are being reconverted and provided wells in water scant areas. The delegates were informed that Jahangirabad Technical Institute was set up by them 10 years bach where majority of students are provided financial help. The trust proposes to establish online university and 20 schools in backward areas.

Mr. Waheed Qureshi, Managar Sahayata Trust gave us further information regarding relief operations including arrangement of iftar and dinner program with Dawa for poor Muslims and Non Muslims. The trust provides Ramadan kits and animal sacrifices in large number and proposes to increase its activities in UP and north east.

Our last visit was to Hyderabad Institute of Excellence in Vikarabad established by Ghyasuddin Babu Khan Trust near a hillock. The institute is spread over an area of 120 acres and is a 100 crore project. Our group interacted with senior management i.e. Mr. Mohd Jawed Hood, and
Dr. Sajid Ali, campus head. After introduction, President AIEM informed them of the purpose of our visit. Mr. Mohd Jawed informed us that the institute provides top level quality education, presently to class XI and XII only to 270 students at an annual fee of Rs. 2.50 lac (50% is charged from some meritorious students). We were informed that 1.5 lac engineering seats are going vacant in Hyderabad. The trust has been providing scholarship up to Rs. 7- 8 crore annually. Presnetlly meritorious and poor students are given scholarship also. Some of the class rooms were constructed with IDB assistance. Annual budget of the institute is Rs. 11 crore out of which four crore is for scholarship.

Our team members departed to their destinations in the forenoon of 2^nd Jan. 2015.