Initiative led by Sheikh Nazir Sir and Dr. Akhila Madam highlights the importance of education; appeal made to bring school dropouts back into the mainstream of education
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), : The State-Level Ideal Teacher Awards Ceremony, organised by the Education Wing of the All India Ulama Board, was held at the Burhani National School premises in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Saturday. Dr. Ansari Abrar Ahmed and Dr. Jawale Kirtimalini Vitthalrao were honoured with state-level awards in recognition of their contributions to the field of education.
The ceremony featured the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Maharashtra State Ideal Teacher Award and the Krantijyoti Fatima Sheikh Maharashtra State Ideal Teacher Award. The event brought together prominent personalities from the education sector, teachers and representatives of the All India Ulama Board.
The programme was presided over by Dr. Makhdoom Farooqui, Principal of Maulana Azad College. The distinguished guests included Maulana Naushad Ahmed Siddiqui, National President of the All India Ulama Board; Allama Bunai Hasani, National General Secretary; and Dr. Syed Wahab-ul-Haq, Principal of Burhani National School.
Dr. Akhila Madam Appeals for the Return of School Dropouts
In her introductory address, Dr. Akhila Madam, Maharashtra Secretary of the Education Wing of the All India Ulama Board, drew attention to the challenge of students dropping out of school.
She appealed to teachers and responsible members of society to work together to bring such students back to classrooms and reconnect them with the mainstream education system.
She emphasised that every child should have access to education and that collective efforts are necessary to reduce school dropout rates. She also highlighted the importance of educational awareness in promoting social development.
Sheikh Nazir Sir Announces Plans to Expand Teacher Recognition Initiative
Sheikh Nazir Sir, Maharashtra General Secretary of the All India Ulama Board’s Education Wing, introduced the award recipients and highlighted their contributions to education. Dr. Ansari Abrar Ahmed and Dr. Jawale Kirtimalini Vitthalrao were subsequently presented with their awards.
On the occasion, Sheikh Nazir Sir expressed his commitment to expanding the initiative in the coming year by recognising dedicated teachers and educators who have made significant contributions across various districts of Maharashtra.
He stated that the initiative aims to bring the achievements of teachers into the public domain, encourage their professional efforts and inspire others to contribute more effectively to education.
Dignitaries Appreciate the Organisers’ Efforts
Programme chair Dr. Makhdoom Farooqui and other dignitaries appreciated the initiative and congratulated Sheikh Nazir Sir and Dr. Akhila Madam for their efforts in promoting education and recognising the work of teachers.
The guests were welcomed with shawls and bouquets. The organisers and their team worked to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony.
Prominent Personalities Attend the Ceremony
Among those present were Haji Suhail Patel Ashrafi, President of the Mutawalli Wing; Advocate Fatima Pathan, President of the Women Empowerment Wing; Maulana Sabit Ali Naqshbandi; Maulana Hasan of Kamal Graphics; Maulana Syed Naushad Ali Qasmi; Sheikh Asif; Ashraf Pathan; Mufti Shafiuddin Qasmi; and Maulana Mahfooz-ur-Rehman Qasmi, founder of Darul Uloom Imdadiya, along with several other dignitaries.
The ceremony highlighted the importance of recognising teachers, preventing students from discontinuing their education and strengthening educational awareness in society. The organisers reiterated their commitment to encouraging educators and promoting access to education.