New Delhi,The Muslim Women Intellectual Conference, convened around the vision of a Developed India and Mission 2047, rose far above the contours of a routine seminar. Held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, the gathering became a serious, forward-looking platform for reflection, dialogue, and resolve on the future of the nation, society, and coming generations.
The conference brought together nearly 100 educated, aware, and confident Muslim women from across India—doctors, engineers, scientists, academicians, researchers, and social workers—who shared lived experiences and voiced an unambiguous commitment to nation-building. The proceedings were chaired by Dr. Indresh Kumar, National Executive Member of the RSS and Patron of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch.
Prominent dignitaries present included Dr. Shahid Akhtar, Executive Chairman of the Ministry of Education’s NCMEI; Colonel Tahir Mustafa, Registrar of Jamia Hamdard University; senior journalist Naghma Sahar; social worker Dr. Shalini Ali; Waqf Board member Sabiha Naz; along with Dr. Shaista and Dr. Asra Akhtar. Their presence added depth and stature to the dialogue.
Addressing the conference, Dr. Indresh Kumar delivered a clear and forceful message: India’s Muslims are not tenants—they are the rightful landlords of this land. He asserted that those who chose India as their homeland after 1947 were Indian then, are Indian now, and will remain Indian forever. The bond between Muslims and India, he said, is not merely of residence but of love, responsibility, and belonging. While acknowledging the existence of divisive elements, he cautioned against allowing a fringe few to dominate the narrative. “Our focus,” he emphasized, “must remain on our children, our future, and the nation’s tomorrow.”
Highlighting women’s central role in shaping the country’s destiny, Dr. Kumar linked the future of India directly to children’s education—with women as its strongest pillar. He called for absolute equality between sons and daughters and urged families to prioritize education even at the cost of personal comforts. Advocating a balance between religious and worldly education, he noted that religious learning nurtures humanity, values, and brotherhood, while secular education equips citizens with skills to contribute meaningfully to national development. Honest contribution according to one’s capacity, he said, is the surest path to a Developed India.
Senior journalist Naghma Sahar described education as life’s most powerful force, with no substitute. She observed that Muslim women today often surpass their male counterparts in seriousness and dedication. Addressing concerns around marriage prospects for highly educated women, she was categorical: the solution is not to limit education but to push further ahead. Merit, she said, is the true measure of progress—religion must never be a barrier.
Social worker and women’s leadership advocate Dr. Shalini Ali spoke on women’s multifaceted strengths, describing them as uniquely gifted from birth. As daughters, she said, women absorb values; through education, they become self-reliant; as mothers, they serve as children’s first teachers; and within families, they excel as managers, accountants, and guides. With strong education, such women become invaluable assets to society and the nation.
Dr. Ali also warned against the growing misuse of social media, where misinformation, hate, and violence-inciting content are deliberately spread to disturb social harmony. She urged women to recognize, resist, and refuse to share unverified material, stressing that stopping divisive mindsets is itself an act of national service.
Echoing these sentiments, Waqf Board member Sabiha Naz underlined the urgent need to strengthen education systems and expand awareness within the community. Education, she said, is the pathway to social, economic, and intellectual empowerment—and the foundation of true self-reliance.
The conference concluded with a powerful, uplifting message on education, patriotism, social harmony, and women’s empowerment—clear proof that Muslim women are prepared to stride shoulder-to-shoulder with responsibility and resolve in building a Developed India.
