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Engineer Yousuf’s inspiring journey to empower the disabled community

Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Useful / HEALTHCARE

Hyderabad, TELANGANA:

Engineer Mohammad Yousuf founded the Help Handicap Foundation in 2001

Hyderabad:

Faiz-e-Aam Trust, Hyderabad organises a special gathering in the honour of Engineer Mohammad Yousuf, Director, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Infrastructure, Safety and Asset Innovation on Saturday. The event was by prominent personalities of Hyderabad. Yousuf emphasized that strong thinking and high intentions can overcome even the biggest challenges, and disability should not hinder a person’s path to success.

The event commenced with a warm welcome by Mr. Rizwan Hyder, Trustee, Faiz-e-Aam Trust, who also conducted the proceedings. Engineer Muhammad Yousuf, who contracted polio at the age of two, narrated his journey of overcoming obstacles. Despite facing numerous challenges, he pursued BS degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering plus an MS degree in Computer Engineering from USA with the timely financial assistance from Faiz-e-Aam Trust, marking a significant turning point in his life.

Engineer Mohammad Yousuf founded the Help Handicap Foundation in 2001, which later became the EquallyAble Foundation based in Michigan USA. The foundation operates in 12 countries, including India, providing extensive support to the disabled community. Through Faiz-e-Aam Trust, the foundation extended financial assistance of Rs 35,58,710 to 142 individuals, including students and patients, and facilitated employment for 1,000 disabled people. Additionally, the foundation grants $5,000 to students with disabilities pursuing higher education abroad.

Expressing his admiration for Engineer Mohammad Yousuf, Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat, commended his relentless efforts in empowering disabled individuals worldwide. He emphasized that Engineer Yousuf’s determination and commitment have made a significant impact on the lives of disabled people across 120 countries.

Dr. Naseeruddin paid tribute to the invaluable services of Engineer Muhammad Yousuf and Iftikhar Hussain, Secretary of Faiz Aam Trust. Mr. Iftikhar Hussain shared how the trust assisted Mohammad Yousuf during his pursuit of higher education in America. He expressed his delight in witnessing Mohammad Yousuf’s success and his return of the financial assistance to the trust.

Mr. Iftikhar Hussain highlighted Faiz-e-Aam Trust’s journey, which started with Late Zulfiqar Hussain’s vision in 1982 and has grown into a strong force of aid and support. The trust annually provides more than Rs 1 crore to help meritorious students and those in need. He also acknowledged the trust’s collaboration with Siasat Millat Fund, contributing to the assistance of victims of communal riots and disasters across Hyderabad, Telangana, and various parts of the country.

The gathering was organized in honor of Engineer Mohammad Yousuf and was attended by prominent personalities of the city, including Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Rizwan Hyder, Ali Hyder Amir, Syed Haider Ali, Khalil Ahmed, Ayub Salahuddin, Ms. Zainab, Ms. Rubina, Ms.Shahnaz, Shaheed Hussain, Ms. Marwat Hussain, Mr. Salman Tayyabi, M.A. Siddiq, Dr. Ibrahim, Qazi Zainul Abedin, Prof. Khwaja Nasiruddin, Haroon Zai, Qari Siddiq Hashim, Ahmad Bashiruddin Farooqui, and other members of Faiz Aam Trust. The event witnessed a large gathering of staff and attendees who were moved by the inspirational stories and noble efforts of Engineer Mohammad Yousuf and the trust.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Zahed Farooqui / July 21st, 2023

‘Gaj Gaurav’ Award For Bandipur Veterinarian Dr. Mirza Vaseem

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KARNATAKA:

Bengaluru:

Dr.  Mirza Vaseem, Veterinarian at Bandipur National Tiger Reserve, has been selected for the prestigious ‘Gaj Gaurav’ Award for his outstanding service in wildlife conservation.

The award is presented by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Project Tiger and Elephant Division on the occasion of World Elephant Day to honour frontline workers in wildlife conservation.

“This is for the first time that an Officer from Karnataka is receiving this award which is encouraging,” said Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF-Wildlife) Subhash K. Malkhede.

In February 2023, Dr. Mirza Vaseem had put in a lot of efforts to save the life of an elephant which was electrocuted and recognising his service, Additional PCCF Kumar Pushkar had nominated the name of Dr. Mirza Vaseem for the award.

World Elephant Day will be celebrated on Aug. 12 at Angul in Mahanadi Elephant Reserve at Odisha.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 14th, 2023

Presidency University Chancellor Nissar Ahmed awarded honorary doctorate by B’luru City University

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:

Bengaluru:

Presidency University Chancellor Nissar Ahmed and two other achievers were awarded honorary doctorates by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot at the 2nd convocation ceremony of the Bengaluru City University on Monday.

During the program organized at the Jnanajyothi auditorium of the Bengaluru City University, Nissar Ahmed, who is a native of Mangaluru and also chairman of the Presidency Group of Institutions, was awarded a Doctor of Literature (D.Lit) degree.

Writer Tarini Chidananda and social activist Dr. Wooday P Krishna were also awarded D.Lit degrees by the Bengaluru City University during the convocation ceremony on Monday.

Renowned cardiologist and director of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr CN Manjunath and Vice-chancellor of the Bengaluru City University Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / July 10th, 2023

Bangalore Medical College Gets First Muslim Woman Principal

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:

Dr Asima Banu has taken charge as the principal of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), becoming the first Muslim woman to hold this position at the institution. Dr Banu, with 23 years of service at BMCRI, assumed her new role on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the college’s history.

Dr Asima Banu’s journey at BMCRI began in the 1990s when she completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the institution. In 2000, she joined as a faculty member in the microbiology department and has since held various key positions, including quality in-charge, infection control officer, head of the microbiology department at Bowring Hospital, convenor of the medical education unit, and nodal officer of the simulation and skills centre at BMCRI.

Her contributions during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic have garnered widespread appreciation. In 2020, Dr Banu served as the nodal officer of the Covid ward at the Trauma Care Centre, Victoria Hospital. Her dedication to patient care and well-being was evident as she implemented innovative measures to ensure the comfort and recovery of COVID-19 patients.

Dr Banu’s efforts to make patients feel at home and ease their recuperation included providing essential facilities and amenities in the isolation wards. She personally ensured that patients had access to juice tetra packs, nail cutters, toiletries, kettles, and pedestal fans. In an interview, she emphasized her commitment to meeting the diverse needs of patients, even when language barriers made it challenging. Dr Banu’s compassion and determination to ensure patient satisfaction have been instrumental in creating a positive healing environment.

Despite the immense responsibilities as the overall in-charge of the facility, Dr Banu consistently prioritized the patients’ well-being. She went above and beyond by catering to their specific requirements. Whether it was arranging for clothes and essentials or fulfilling requests for games, cakes, and chocolates, Dr Banu spared no effort to bring happiness and comfort to the patients. She established a WhatsApp group where patients could message her directly, creating a channel for communication and ensuring their needs were met promptly.

As Dr Asima Banu assumes the position of principal at BMCRI, her appointment serves as an inspiration to aspiring medical professionals, particularly women from minority communities.

source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> News / by The Cognate News Desk / July 06th, 2023

Forgotten role of Saudi Arabia in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Freedom Fighters (under research project), Leaders, Martyrs of the Nation, NRI's / PIO's, World Opinion

SAUDI ARABIA / INDIA:

Maulana Obdaiullah Sindhi (Second from left) in Turkey
Maulana Obdaiullah Sindhi (Second from left) in Turkey

It’s a little-known fact that Saudi Arabia played an important role in the Indian Freedom Struggle. This country was the only one outside British India to provide support to the Indian revolutionaries during the 150 years of freedom struggle.

At the outset of the Second World War, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose planned to send his men for Haj, and under that cover, they were to recruit anti-British people in Azad Hind Fauj. At that time Indian revolutionaries were operating from Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia).

Before announcing his fight against the British during World War II, Bose met Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi in 1939. Sindhi was an Indian revolutionary who had formed a Free India Government in exile with Raja Mahendra Pratap and Barkatullah at Kabul in 1915. After World War I he toured countries like Russia, Germany, Italy, etc to create an alliance for the next war of Indian independence. In the 1930s, Sindhi settled down at Makkah after being granted asylum. However, British intelligence alleged that he was preaching Indian Nationalism among Muslim pilgrims visiting the holy city.

A grand plan was prepared at Makkah. The city provided one of the best communication channels to other parts of the world because of Haj. Sindhi returned to India in 1938. According to a letter written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to Maulvi Zahirul Haque, Sindhi had told him that he wanted to send Bose abroad for a final battle against the British. Azad wrote that Bose and Sindhi met in Delhi to talk about the future of the Indian Freedom Struggle. They again met in Calcutta (Kolkata) after a few months. Ubaidullah handed over important letters of reference and documents to be given to the Japanese authorities.

Sindhi wasn’t the first Indian revolutionary to use Saudi as his ground of action. The government he formed in 1915 in Kabul was part of a larger plan known as the Silk Letter Movement. This was a collaboration of Ulema, Ghadarites, Bengali revolutionaries, and others to free India by an armed revolution. The leader of the movement was Maulana Mahmood Hasan. He was arrested in 1916 from Hejaz along with  Maulana Husain Ahmad Madani, Anzer Gul, Wahid Ahmad, Hakim Nasrat Husain, and others.

Hasan and Madani were teaching at Makkah and Medina and also influencing pilgrims. They were sent to Malta as Prisoners of War because the British believed,  “if they were kept in confinement in the Hedjaz for a long period they might become interesting and exciting objects of pilgrimage or schemes for help or rescue to many fanatical Muhammadans in India and Afghanistan”.

Maulana Mahmood Hasan, the head of Darul Uloom, Deoband, was also a member of this group. Deoband considers Haji Imdadullah as its spiritual head; Imdadullah’s disciples founded the Madrasa at Deoband after 1857 to prepare revolutionaries.

Imdadullah went for Haj in 1845, where another Indian Shah Muhammad Ishaq directed him to fight the British. Imdadullah wrote, “The conditions of India are not hidden as India is my motherland” and returned to India in 1846. In the districts of Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli, he started raising an army with the help of his students like Hafiz Muhammad Zamin, Maulana Qasim Nanautvi, Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, Maulana Mazahar, Maulana Munir Nanautvi.

This army led by Imdadullah fought the British forces in 1857 and liberated Shamli. A civil government governed the town for a few days before the British recaptured it. Thousands of people were killed, and Imdadullah took refuge in Makkah. He reached Makkah in 1859 and used it as a ground to preach anti-colonial ideas among the pilgrims.

Why did Ishaq, who lived in Makkah, ask Imdadullah to fight for Indian independence? In 1821, Syed Ahmad Shahid undertook a journey to Makkah and Medina. He was an Islamic scholar and soldier in Maratha forces. When Marathas signed a treaty with the British, Syed left their army and left for Makkah with a group of people. On his return from Haj, he attained martyrdom while fighting the British.

In the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, British intelligence raised several alarms with the Saudi authority to check Indian revolutionaries in Makkah, Medina, and Jeddah. Indian revolutionaries in the name of Haj visited Saudi Arabia to meet each other freely. British intelligence kept an eye on them. Memoirs of all these revolutionaries show that the local Arabs fully supported their cause and mission.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.com / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Saquib Salim / July 10th, 2023

Human Welfare Foundation & Railtel Corporation Of India Join Hands To Implement CSR Projects

Amazing Feats, Business & Economy, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, Leaders, Useful / HEALTHCARE, Women/Girls(since May26-2021),

NEW DELHI :

New Delhi:

Human Welfare Foundation (HWF), in collaboration with RailTel Corporation of India Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project aimed at promoting healthcare and women’s empowerment in selected villages of the Jalna District of Maharashtra.

The project will include two interconnected initiatives. The first will address menstrual hygiene in a few selected villages in Jalna District, while the second will run a mobile unit staffed by healthcare professionals to facilitate special online consultations and offline solutions for common people in selected villages.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited will provide funding support for the project, which will be implemented over a period of one year in six villages in the Jalna District, namely Chikali, Dalegaon, Kedarkheda, Loangaon, Chandai, and Rajur.

The project’s activities will include the formation of two self-help groups comprising 60 women who will be responsible for the distribution of sanitary napkins in the villages. The project will also create a source of livelihood for the women, sensitizing and raising awareness among young girls and women in these villages about the health benefits of the use of sanitary napkins, menstrual hygiene, and health-related issues.

The project’s goal is to empower people in the selected villages to address health and nutrition issues and set up income-generating plants for women. The project will focus on two areas of activity, namely self-help group formation for menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and tele-health medicine.

The project aims to provide infrastructure, training, health, and medical facilities in Jalna District villages, promote hygienic menstrual practices among rural women and adolescent girls, eliminate stigmas and taboos related to menstruation, facilitate authentic information and guidance to reduce hospitalization, empower girls by addressing gender issues, provide comprehensive mobile health care services, and enhance the physical and psychological well-being of rural women. The project also offers free tele-consultations by an expert panel of doctors to all beneficiaries.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Economy / by admin India Tomorrow / March 08th, 2023

PAI Academy of Pune becomes a beacon of hope for thousands of underprivileged children

Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, Leaders

Pune, MAHARASHTRA :

Sawleha Shaikh, a PAI Academy student playing the role of a news reporter

The PAI Academy of Spoken English, founded in 2007 by noted educationalist Dr. P.A. Inamdar, is making a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged students. Driven by a deep commitment to education, Dr. Inamdar recognized the need to address the educational disparities faced by students in Pune Municipal Corporation schools, where English and computer education opportunities were limited compared to their peers.

PAI Academy of Spoken English

The primary objective of the academy is to provide a life-changing opportunity for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. By equipping them with essential English communication skills, the academy aims to empower these marginalized students and level the playing field for their growth and development.

Teacher’s Day function of  PAI Academy of Spoken English.

Dr. Inamdar shared his vision for the project, stating, “Through this initiative, we aspire to instill hope and self-confidence in students belonging to the most deprived sections of society.” He emphasized the transformative power of computer education, not only boosting the students’ confidence but also inspiring their families and nurturing their dreams.

Since its establishment, the PAI Academy has successfully set up over 80 centers across Maharashtra and beyond. These centers cater to students studying in Marathi, Hindi, and Urdu mediums, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder their educational progress.

“While teaching these students, I experience immense pleasure and satisfaction. It fills me with joy to see these students, who may not have many resources, still eager to learn and succeed in life. I feel a strong sense of responsibility towards them, as I recognize that without our intervention, their circumstances may not improve. Above all, I am inspired by the hope and determination that shines on their faces. Teaching these students is truly a life-changing experience for me, ” said Sama Sayyed, the project’s leader.

Impressively, the Academy has provided training to more than 45,000 students through its Spoken English program, without any financial burden on the Pune Municipal Corporation schools administration. The academy takes pride in its selection and training of dedicated teachers who share the vision of empowering underprivileged students.

The tireless efforts of the PAI Academy in raising hope and transforming the lives of underprivileged students through education serve as a beacon of inspiration. By bridging educational gaps and offering equal opportunities, the academy is paving the way for a brighter future for these deserving students, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve their aspirations.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Indian Muslim> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Special Correspondent / July 06th, 2023

Meet Amrudeen Sheik who built Taj Mahal in TN village for mother

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Thiruvarur, TAMIL NADU:

The mini Taj Mahal constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore at Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu which is the hometown of the businessman is drawing crowds from across the state.

Chennai: 

In a unique love for his mother, a Chennai-based businessman has constructed a mini Taj Mahal in memory of his mother.

The mini Taj Mahal constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore at Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu which is the hometown of the businessman is drawing crowds from across the state.

Family History

Amrudeen Sheik Dawood Sahib is a hardware businessman in Chennai and the only male member among the five siblings. His father Abdul Kader Sheik Dawood was a businessman in Chennai and dealt with leather goods.

However, Abdul Kader Sheik passed away while his children were very young. His wife, Jailani Beevi was a person who did not give up easily and struggled hard to run the business and to bring up the five children, including four girls. All the children grew up and after the four sisters were married off, Amrudeen Sheik also got married.

In 2020 Jailani Beevi passed away, which was a major shock to Amarudeen, as he was the one who had helped his mother from a very tender age in the shop and was always moving around with her. She passed away on a new moon day and Amarudeen decided to feast 1,000 people on every new moon day with biryani.

However, Amarudeen thought that this was not enough and later came across the idea of constructing a mini Taj Mahal for his mother. He bought one acre land at his ancestral village, Ammayiappan, and with the support of a builder friend started constructing the monument.

What’s inside this Taj Mahal?

He bought marble from Rajasthan and made pathways and walkways around the monument just like in the Taj Mahal at Agra and on June 2, the monument was opened to the public.

It has meditation centres where people of all faiths can meditate and a madrasa where 10 students are presently staying.

Amarudeen, however, did not give publicity to the Taj Mahal of the South and people came to know of this through word of mouth.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Life & Style / by IANS / June 11th, 2023

My Journey From Small Industrial Town To G20 Action Council And Taskforce

Amazing Feats, Business & Economy, Women/Girls(since May26-2021),

Ambur, TAMIL NADU:

The story of a girl from a small town who goes out to make her place on a global map voicing out the importance of the equality, inclusion and economic empowerment of women.

My Journey From Small Industrial Town To G20 Action Council And Taskforce
A survival story of a girl from an industrial town with an SSLC graduation who goes out to make her place on a global map voicing out the importance of the equality, inclusion and economic empowerment of women.

How I became an entrepreneur

I was born and brought up in a very well-reputed, broad-minded family of people involved in the leather business. I got married at the early age of 16 to the only son of the leather industry’s biggest names. My parents found the best for me. However, life isn’t a bed of roses and i and my spouse had our struggles.

The sudden demise of my father-in-law had shattered my husband and then I decided to accompany him in his business. It was very much unheard of and extremely novel in the industrial town of Ambur to see a woman come out and shoulder financial responsibilities with their husband in business.

What was the turning point?

The formation of ‘Ammara’ a footwear manufacturing factory is unique with its idea of the implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and its individuality stands alone as it’s the only women-owned factory in the whole industrial belt of Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Ranipet, Vellore, Gudiyatham, etc are the industrial towns completely male-oriented businesses where “Ammara” stands unique with the only female-run business where I had always strongly stood for women empowerment actively volunteering with the Government and International organisations like Tamilnadu State Planning Commission, NITI AAYOG, UNDP, United Nations for the awareness of entrepreneurship development in women by organising Awareness programs in villages and rural areas for the same.

What was the lesson I learnt

“Believe in yourself…If you believe it then you can Achieve it”

When I entered into the business of footwear manufacturing in a male-oriented industry, it was very tough for me to survive as there was no encouragement or positive energy. I had to face a lot of criticism and abuse. I was targeted for the wrong reasons and there were constant blame games on my name. I had to overcome hurdles and obstacles until I found my place in the business and the industry. I am a firm believer in destiny and have always had a positive outlook on things.

I have always believed that these were tests and are nothing but a process of learning and grooming on the road to success. I started small with the pure motive of the economic empowerment and growth of women. I named my factory ‘Ammara’ meaning ‘Eternal’ which I believed will InshaAllah, like its meaning last forever against all odds and will triumph towards the Implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 8.

Coming from an orthodox conservative Muslim society, I chose the path less travelled, and that made all the difference in my life.

Why financial independence for women is key

Each and Every woman should be financially independent as everyone is born with gifts by birth but aren’t aware of what to find in them and I believe that girls and women in my home town Ambur are very intelligent and smart but they lack the right support and the correct guidance in the areas of knowledge on skill development, capacity building, mentoring, financial assistance that make a woman strong. I believe that these skills made me strong enough to voice out my opinions louder about the need for knowledge and education on life skills. I had always felt that it was the need for the hour and the cry of society on the road to women’s empowerment & entrepreneurship.

How a women’s health platform is needed to ensure more women join the workforce

Awareness/Advocacy/Action/Accountability is the key to ensuring that we make more women join the workforce. The only idea is to see ‘women in a leadership role’ which keeps me motivated and inspired. I have always believed that women are driven, courageous, brave and strong. Women can achieve anything and everything they set their minds to. I’ve always wanted women to be honoured in my industrial town in leadership decision-making roles. I second the opinion that the world needs more and more women in the board rooms, in the courtrooms, in academia and in civil service. I am inspired by women achieving in many areas and it keeps me motivated.

What’s next for Aysha

‘Inclusion & Equality’

Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything it’s high time that we believe Inclusion is a must to see the growth in the GDP and the economic progress of a country will be made possible by empowering more women and Seeing is Believing and Believing is Achieving and she has always strongly believed in herself and her instincts which kept her moving forward. She has witnessed herself and the organisation progressing towards our vision & goal from the day she started. From the scratches till today, she considers each day is a new lesson and new development in the areas of manpower, product, technology, fashion, manufacturing and empowerment. Her husband and her fellow workers and staff of her factory have come a long way by understanding the process of standing together throughout the journey and she has always seen herself getting closer to the light at the end of the tunnel. She has been growing since Day 1 and each day is a new day with a new opportunity and a new idea.

I’m now moving towards my next endeavour and all set for my first in-person meeting of the Action Council in Delhi on March 15 as an integral part of the G20 Action Council & Taskforce.

source: http://www.shethepeople.tv / She The People / Home> Personal Stories> Drafts / by Aysha Sanober / March 08th, 2023

J-K’s Shaista Khan wins ‘Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar’ in 2022, becomes 9th Kashmiri to bag award

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Srinagar, JAMMU & KASHMIR:

J-K's Shaista Khan wins 'Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar' in 2022, becomes 9th Kashmiri to bag award
J-K’s Shaista Khan wins ‘Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar’ in 2022

New Delhi [India], (ANI):

‘Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar’, initiated in 2011 to promote language and literature, has served as an inspiration in the lives of youth in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the rise of their interest in the Kashmiri language.

Sahitya Akademi New Delhi had started this award in 24 languages. Nine writers have received this award for the Kashmiri languages so far, according to a report.

The latest in the list is a Srinagar-based young writer Shaista Khan who won the award for her fictional collection “Brand Birs Peeth” in 2022.

“It has been observed that due to this award, other novice writers are also getting inspiration and they are getting interested in Kashmiri language and literature,” the report said.

According to the report, the previous recipients of this award in the field of fiction, poetry, and criticism in the Kashmiri language include Nishad Azam, Farooq Shaheen, Adil Mohiuddin, Nighat Sahiba, Diba Nazir, Sagar Nazir, Muzaffar Ahmad Pare, and Razi Tahir Baghat.

A young writer, Nisar Azam, was the first one to receive this award in 2011 for his poetry collection ‘Pathalej Zone Dars’.

Farooq Shaheen was awarded this award in the year 2012 for his literary criticism book “Gash Miller”. Adil Mohiuddin received this award for criticism in his book “Zol Dith Sardars” in 2016. Nighat Sahiba was awarded the Yuva Praskar in 2015 for her poetry collection “Zardpankh Dear” while Diba Nazir won the award for her fictional collection “Zarin Zhom” in 2018.

Sagar Nazir won the award for his poetry collection “Thar Anganch”. Awarded in 2019 for Uva Proscar while the 2020 Yuva Proscar was won by Muzaffar Ahmed Pray for his poetry collection “Wauch Baath” and the 2021 Uva Proscar recipient in the Kashmiri language is Razi Tahir Bhagat who received this honour for his fictional collection “Yela”. Awarded for “Ain Phath”, the report said.

A certificate of Rs 50,000 is given to writers up to 35 years of age in a grand ceremony.

“This is a welcome step by the Sahitya Akademi to encourage young writers. It gives more inspiration to the writers and encourages them to produce quality literature,” the report quoted researcher Mohammad Salim Salik as saying. (ANI)

This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

source: http://www.theprint.in / The Print / Home> India / by ANI / January 01st, 2023