Kashish Aziz: The woman behind quality control in Unicure India

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DELHI :

Dr Kashish Aziz

The global recognition of the Indian pharmaceutical industry is not limited to its biggest companies. Numerous manufacturers across the country have built successful businesses while contributing to India’s reputation as the “pharmacy of the world.” Unicure India Ltd. is one such company, with Dr. Kashish Aziz playing a key role in operations and quality assurance.

Unicure India has manufacturing facilities in Noida, Greater Noida and Roorkee across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. According to CRISIL, the company is a WHO-GMP-approved and ISO-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Dr Kashish Aziz at an event

A significant portion of its business comes from government entities and contract manufacturing for major pharmaceutical brands. Based on CRISIL’s assessment from March 2025, around 60 per cent of the company’s revenue came from government entities, 30–35 per cent from contract manufacturing, and the remainder from exports. GST-based business data for 2025-26 places the company in the annual turnover bracket of ₹100 crore to ₹500 crore.

Born in Delhi in 1987, Dr. Kashish Aziz currently serves as Vice President of Quality at Unicure India Ltd. Her professional journey has been shaped by both academic excellence and personal challenges.

Passionate about science from childhood, Aziz aspired to become a doctor. She completed her schooling at Delhi Public School in 2004 before joining Jamia Hamdard in Delhi, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in pharmacy. She received a gold medal from then President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for her academic performance.

Dr Kashish Aziz at an event

She received her early education at Delhi Public School, completing her schooling in 2004. She then pursued a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Jamia Hamdard University. Later, she completed a Master’s in Pharmaceutics with specialisation in Quality Assurance.

For her outstanding performance, she was awarded a gold medal by the then President of India, the late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

She subsequently completed her PhD in Pharmaceutics and received the “INSPIRE Fellowship” from the Department of Science and Technology. She is regarded as a specialist in Quality Assurance and is also recognised as a technologist.

She is currently pursuing an MBA from IIM Lucknow. She is also a member and secretary of the FOPIE Youth Wing and a member of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA).

Dr Kashish Aziz with her father Abdul Mateen

She later completed a PhD in Pharmaceutics after receiving the Inspire Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology. She also specialises in quality assurance.

Her journey was not without difficulties. Married at the age of 20 in 2007, Aziz gave birth to her first child at 21, around the same time she began her master’s course in Pharmaceutics with a specialisation in quality assurance.

“I was married in 2007 at the age of 20. I gave birth to my first child but at the age of 21, the same time I joined my course of Masters (Master in Pharmaceutics with specialisation in QA),” she said.

Dr Kashish Aziz being honoured

On her husband’s advice, she initially kept her studies hidden from her in-laws. When they eventually learned about it, she faced strong opposition. Determined to build a career, she later joined her father, Abdul Mateen, at Unicure India’s Noida unit.

For Aziz, quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing is not merely a regulatory requirement but the foundation of business credibility. Her responsibilities include quality assurance, monitoring production processes, validation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

“Quality is never accidental; it is always the result of high intention, conscientious effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution,” she says.

Dr Kashish Aziz speaking at a public function

She has a simple message for her team: “Only a healthy horse can pull a strong cart. So my consistent message to the UniQure team is either stick to quality or quit.”

The emphasis on quality is particularly important in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where the quality of every batch is directly linked to patient safety. Raw materials and finished products therefore undergo testing and monitoring at multiple stages. Unicure also highlights a safe manufacturing environment, contamination-prevention infrastructure and dedicated storage facilities for sensitive and toxic substances.

According to the company’s website, Unicure employs more than 600 professionals, including around 100 people in highly skilled technical roles. Its business spans manufacturing, supply and exports of pharmaceutical products.

Dr Kashish Aziz at an event

The company operates in a highly competitive market where manufacturers must control costs without compromising quality. Raw material prices, supply-chain management, regulatory compliance and production capacity all influence performance.

Aziz believes that cost control should never come at the expense of quality. Lean manufacturing, automation and improved systems, she argues, can help increase efficiency and production capacity while maintaining standards.

Unicure also has a presence in international markets. Available global trade data records 703 export shipments to 39 buyers and 24 import shipments from nine suppliers. Pharmaceutical products under HSN codes 3004 and 3003 have been the primary drivers of its export activity.

Dr Kashish Aziz

The company’s imports also highlight the importance of raw materials and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to pharmaceutical manufacturing. Fluctuations in global supply chains, raw material prices and logistics costs can significantly affect production expenses, making efficient inventory management, automation and quality control increasingly important.

As India strengthens its position in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, companies such as Unicure will need to balance government business, contract manufacturing and exports while maintaining stringent quality standards.

For Aziz, that balance is central to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing—and to the credibility of the industry itself.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories> Muslim Women in Corporate / by Onika Maheshwari, New Delhi / August 24th, 2026

Kanara Industries Association elects new office-bearers for 2026-27

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Baikampady (Mangaluru), KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

The Kanara Industries Association (KIA) elected its new office-bearers for 2026-27 at its 46th Annual General Body Meeting held at the C. N. Shetty Convention Hall, Baikampady, on September 30.

B. A. Iqbal was elected as the President, while Ramachandra was elected Vice President.

Roshan Baliga B. will serve as the Secretary, with Suresh B. Karkera as Joint Secretary and Sundar B. as Treasurer.

The meeting was attended by members of the association.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 01st, 2026

Zubair Rizvi lived and died glorifying Urdu language

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Amroha, UTTAR PRADESH :

Zubair Rizvi speaking at a function of Urdu Academy

It was February 21, 2016. A seminar on Urdu was in progress in the Qamar Rais Hall of Delhi Urdu Academy of Delhi. The president of the Urdu Academy Zubair Rizvi rose to speak. He apologized for becoming emotional and said it was difficult for him to speak. Zubair Rizvi had been heading the Academy for 30 years and the audiences too it as the idiosyncrasy of a reputed poet. He left his speech midway and walked slowly to his chair and sat down in it. Rakim Numan, the chief guest, who was seated close to him found him feeling uneasy. He rose and rushed towards Zubair’s seat. Before he could pour water from his bottle to the doyen of Urdu litterateur, he had collapsed.

Majid Deobandi, vice chairman of the Academy immediately ran towards Zubair. People lifted him and rushed him to the hospital. A few minutes later Zubair Rizvi was declared dead.

The gem of a litterateur from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, died working till his last breath and amidst fans and admirers. He was laid to rest the same day in his ancestral cemetery in Amroha.

Zubair Rizvi

Zubair Rizvi was a writer par excellence. He was also the best scholar with an awakened consciousness about the literary heritage of Urdu. As a popular poet, he enjoyed adulation and cherished admirers. He made his mark as a successful poet in mushairas all over the world including India Pakistan, Canada, etc., and introduced a new tone to contemporary poetry. He was also a successful broadcaster and a staunch intellectual critic. During his days with the All India Radio, he was posted as Station Director of the Rampur station for some time.

One of his famous poems, Yeh Hai Mera Hindustan, which he read with gusto at many a Mushaira, not only gained great popularity among Urdu lovers but was also included in many textbooks.

Zubair Rizvi was born on April 15, 1935, in a scholarly family in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh; the atmosphere in his family was filled with religious and spiritual fragrances. His father Muhammad Rizvi and his mother Fahmida Rizvi were famous religious and scholarly figures.

A distinguished poet, Zubair donned many hats in his prismatic career: Broadcaster; Secretary, Urdu academy; Lecturer, Mass communication; Jury for AIR, Writer, and Magazine composer.

He began his career at the famed Hamdard Dawa-Khana, followed by a position as an interviewer, scriptwriter, and interviewer at AlR, Delhi where he interviewed celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Lata Mangeshkar, and Dilip Kumar.

He rose to the position of Director of Sports at AIR.

A sher of Zubair Rizvi 

A postgraduate of the Delhi University, Zubair Razvi, joined Urdu Academy, Delhi as Secretary after 30 years of service at All India Radio. He was the director of the Urdu Academy for two years, and during this time he did an incredible job of promoting and helping Urdu lovers learn the language. He held seminars on popular topics such as The Role of Urdu in Bollywood which was attended by Yash Chopra, Gulzar, and Farooq Shaikh to name a few.

He was appointed a member of many jury committees for script selection and also appointed as a guest lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at Jamia Milia Islamia Delhi.

His journey as a poet started from Hyderabad at a very early stage; around the 1950s. He had the chance to share the stage with then-famed poets like Kaifi Azmi and Ali Sardar Jafri. Soon, he made a place for himself as an Urdu Poet. Be it critics or less-informed audiences, Zubair Rizvi is regarded very highly by both as an Urdu poet, writer, and a significant contributor to Urdu Literature.

Cover of one of Zubair Rizvi’s books

In verse, he mainly tried his hand at Ghazal, Nazm, and Geet. He has over 17 books to his credit, some of the more important ones among these include, Lahar Lahar Nadiya Gahri (Collection of Poems), Khisht-e-Deewar, Musafat-e-Shab, Purani Baat Hai, Dhoop Ka Saibaan, Ungliyaan Figaar Apni, etc.

Two books have been written on his life and work and he has compiled and edited 24 books.

His remarkable contribution to the field of literature can be fathomed by the breadth of awards he amassed during his lifetime. These included: The All India Radio New Delhi- External Services Division Award; Sant Gyaneshwar National Award for the year 2009 by Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy; All India Mushaira Award of Honor S.C.D. Govt College SAHIR Memorial Society Ludhiana (2002); Urdu Academy Delhi Award for Ghalib Aur Funoon-e-Lateefa; Consulate General Of India, Jeddah, Saudia Arabia- Certificate of Appreciation; Certificate for Sufi Studies-Maharaja Ranjit Singh Police Academy (2001); Karnataka Urdu Academy, Bangalore; Urdu Academy at Delhi Secretariat presented an award to his book Sang-E-Sada; Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy, Lucknow Award for Sang-E-Sada (2014); National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language -World URDU Conference (2016).

As a poet, his beyond-the-borders following can be gauged by the different mix of mediums that his works have featured. A few of these special features include: Door Darshan Serial “Khali Haath”, written by Dr. Harikrishna Devsare, had Zubair Rizvi’s lyrics. In five Indian states, the NCERT Urdu curriculum has selected Zubair Razvi’s iconic patriotic song” Yeh hai Mera Hindustan, Mere Sapnon Ka Jahan Is Se Pyaar Mujhko” for school textbooks. He was also quite famous for his recitals and was invited to Mushairas in Asia, Canada, Europe, and especially America where he once performed in 15 different states in one tour.

Zubair Rizvi’s passion for Urdu was undying, and to spread this language of love to lands far and wide, he started the famous magazine Zehn-e-Jadid – Bari Zaban Ka Zinda Risala, which is now being published and edited by his wife Jamshed Jahan.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Siraj Naqvi / December 12th, 2023

Bushra Bano defies four surgeries, responsibility of two kids to become IPS

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Sork Qaswa (Kannauj District), UTTAR PRADESH :

Bushra Bano defies four surgeries, responsibility of two kids to become IPS

Aligarh :

Its very rare in the history of Indian civil services that women candidates face interviews when they are more than eight months pregnant and have undergone multiple surgeries.

Dr Bushra Bano, a resident of Sork Qaswa in Kannauj district, uttar Pradesh, and Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Firozabad (Sadar tehsil), has faced this odd meritoriously. She has secured 234th rank in the latest UPSC list of successful candidates. She was allotted the Indian Police Service (IPS).

Bushra is mother of two children, both born through caesarean surgeries. Besides, she had to endure two more major surgeries. Yet her resolve to continue her education and later pursue competitive exams for various Indian services remained unaffected.

“I was a gifted child since childhood. At least this is what my parents feel proud of and all my acquaintances admit. I started my primary education at the age of four in Class 2. All through my academic life, I have been a topper. After completing my B. Sc in Mathematics (usually rare for girls in India), I decided to go for an MBA and I completed that before I turned 20.

“Just after that I joined PhD in Management at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The very next year, I qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) that gave me confidence to make my education self-reliant and a passion to earn on my own. I finished my PhD in a short time of two years and few months,” Bano told this correspondent in a candid chat from Firozabad.

She said that while she was still pursuing her research at AMU, she started teaching at Hindustan and Anand Institute in Agra.

“Then I got married to Asmer Hussain, an assistant professor in Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. Perhaps as a marital boon, I was also selected as an assistant professor at the same university and both of us taught together,” said Bano.

However, the Saudi sojourn was not suiting her heart.

“I was working there, but my heart always stayed in India. The only memorable thing for us was to perform a pilgrimage to Mecca. After four years, it became impossible for me to defy the pangs of homesickness. I consulted my husband and resigned. He stayed back,” said Bano, insisting that it was the most difficult decision of her life.

After arriving in India, Bano didn’t sit idle. She was now a mother of a son. She joined a post-doctoral programme in AMU and at the same time started preparing for various competitive exams.

“My first attempt at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was not successful. However, I managed to join a reputed Coal India company as assistant manager. My posting was in Sonbhadra. Next year, I got through the prelims of both the Public Service Commission (PCS) of UP state and UPSC.

“In June 2018, I cleared the Mains of both the exams. I was pregnant with my second child then and when interviews were conducted, I was in the last stage of my pregnancy. The UPSC first declared its list. I had secured 277th rank and was allotted the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS). Later, when the PCS result was announced, my rank was 6th and that meant I was eligible to become Deputy Collector or Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Thus, I joined as SDM of Firozabad Sadar in 2020,” said Bano.

Bano also shared an interesting episode of her married life.

“In families with kids, it is usually women who sacrifice. But in my case, my husband sacrificed his Saudi job for me. Since it became clear that I would work in India and our children would also be with me, he decided to resign from his job and join us in India. Now, he works as a businessman,” said Bano.

She added that her husband, who was teaching without a PhD, is now also pursuing a PhD.

As an SDM, Bano has been famous for her stand on illegal mining in Firozabad. She has also been strict in ensuring law and order and devising ways to bring relief to weaker sections of society.

She wears a hijab and it raised some eyebrows in her office. “Some people thought I was a ‘kattar’ (hardliner) Muslim. But, when they began to understand me, their doubts melted and now I am their favourite madam,” said Bano.

One of the most joyous moments in her life came when her another attempt at UPSC brought her 234th rank and she was allotted IPS.

“But I have decided that I will join it only when I am offered my home cadre. Otherwise, I am happy as SDM in UP,” she said.

Bano’s advice to young Muslims, especially girls and their parents, is that youth should be given the choice to pursue their passion at whatever stage in their lives.

“I chose to quit my Saudi job, come to India and opt for these services and my family supported me. Such cooperation from your dear ones makes a lot of impact in your life,” said Bano. -IANS

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim> Women / by Muslim Mirror / January 04th, 2022

Hyderabad’s Mehrunissa Begum wins silver for India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

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Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Hyderabad’s Mehrunissa Begum won a silver medal for India in the Logistics and Freight Forwarding category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai. A BBA Logistics graduate and logistics professional, she showcased excellence in freight forwarding and international logistics.

Hyderabad: 

Mehrunissa Begum, a young talent from the city, won a silver medal for India in the Logistics and Freight Forwarding category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious international skills competitions.

WorldSkills, one of the world’s largest platforms for vocational and professional skills, is often described as the global championship for skilled professions.

Competing against some of the world’s best talent, Mehrunissa Begum demonstrated excellence in logistics and freight forwarding, excelling in documentation, routing, commercial decision-making, and customer handling.

She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Logistics from Begumpet Degree College, Hyderabad, and is currently employed with Cargomen Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.

At Cargomen, she manages the Thermo Fisher Scientific account, gaining hands-on experience in international logistics operations, customer coordination, documentation, and freight management.

She underwent intensive training under Kamal Jain and his team, covering key aspects of international freight forwarding, including air and sea cargo, multimodal transport, freight calculations, Incoterms, customs procedures, documentation, dangerous goods handling, customer communication, and practical problem-solving.

The Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) provided training and institutional support throughout Mehrunissa Begum’s WorldSkills journey. The council plays a key role in promoting skill development and industry-aligned competencies within India’s logistics sector.

The 48th WorldSkills Competition was held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. Nearly 1,400 young professionals from around 70 countries and regions competed in 64 skills, covering sectors such as manufacturing, technology, services, transportation, construction, and logistics.

The competition provides young professionals with an opportunity to benchmark their knowledge and practical skills against international occupational standards.

Logistics and Freight Forwarding is a critical professional discipline that supports international trade and global supply chains.

Competitors are assessed on a range of areas, including freight planning, international transportation, documentation, customs compliance, cargo handling, costing, route planning, Incoterms, customer service, and operational problem-solving.

Mehrunissa Begum’s achievement reflects the growing competence of young Indian logistics professionals and their ability to compete successfully on the global stage.

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has been actively promoting vocational and professional skills development under the Skill India initiative.

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) plays a pivotal role in coordinating India’s participation in WorldSkills competitions and strengthening the country’s skill development ecosystem.

Through initiatives such as IndiaSkills and WorldSkills, young professionals are provided opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and represent India on global platforms.

Mehrunissa Begum’s achievement is expected to inspire more young people to pursue careers in logistics and supply chain management, a sector offering significant global opportunities.

source: http://www.telanganatoday.com / Telangana Today / Home> Hyderabad / by Telangana Today / September 29th, 2026

Mangaluru: Yenepoya’s Dr Inamul Hasan Madar receives Kalam Medal of Excellence

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TAMIL NADU / Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Dr Inamul Hasan Madar of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), has been conferred the Kalam Medal of Excellence in Translational Innovation at the NEXT GENE Bioscience Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on September 19.

The award was presented by noted cardiac surgeon and healthcare innovator Dr Shriram Nene in recognition of Dr Madar’s contributions to precision medicine, multi-omics, cancer research and translational healthcare.

His research integrates genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence for biomarker discovery and personalised medicine, with a focus on translating advances in biomedical science into practical healthcare applications.

Dr Madar has a strong record of scientific publications and patents and continues to work in biomedical research aimed at developing innovative approaches to diagnosis and personalised treatment.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network / September 21st, 2026

Crowned ‘Super Elite Mrs. India Astral 2026’

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA :

Yasmin Sait, an author & life-purpose coach and a resident of Gokulam in Mysuru, was crowned ‘Super Elite Mrs. India Astral 2026’ at the 10th Grand Edition of Miss Teen, Miss, Lady & Mrs. India Astral 2026 in Bengaluru.

The 3-day national pageant was held at The Kings Meadows, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru, recently.

Yasmin is the daughter of late Minister Azeez Sait & Zubaida Bai couple and sister of NR MLA Tanveer Sait.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Gallery> Photo News / September 30th, 2026

Senior Journalist Anzarul Bari Rafeeqi to Receive R.K. Karanjia Award on World Urdu Day

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Anzarul Bari Rafeeqi

New Delhi:

Anzarul Bari Rafeeqi, a senior journalist, editor, columnist and media personality with 27 years of experience in journalism, has been selected to receive the World Urdu Day Award for Journalism, named after R.K. Karanjia, editor of the weekly Blitz (Urdu, Hindi, English), in recognition of his valuable services to the field. He currently serves as Resident Editor of the English daily Freedom Press.

The World Urdu Day Awards had already been announced earlier, and this marks the first time an English-language journalist has been chosen to receive a journalism award under R.K. Karanjia’s name on the occasion of World Urdu Day, observed on November 9.

The announcement was made jointly by Jalaluddin Aslam, Patron of the World Urdu Day organising committee; Convener Dr. Syed Ahmad Khan; and Co-Conveners Suhail Anjum and Javed Akhtar.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / September 30th, 2026

Barakah NEET Academy students record strong results in 2026 medical admissions

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

Students of Barakah NEET Academy’s 2026 batch have recorded strong results in medical admissions, with around 30% securing MBBS seats and another 25% gaining admission to BDS courses.

The results mark the second consecutive year of encouraging performance by the academy, which reported 100% medical course admissions among its students in 2025.

The remaining students are awaiting the third round of counselling, with the academy expecting them to secure seats in MBBS, BDS, BAMS and other government medical courses. The academy has expressed confidence in achieving 100% enrolment for the batch.

Following the results, the academy has launched a new NEET repeater batch, particularly for female students, offering preparation in a safe and culturally sensitive environment.

The academy provides hostel accommodation, nutritious food, attention to cultural and religious needs, round-the-clock security, an affordable non-commercial fee structure and professional academic training.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 20th, 2026

Urdu-medium Student from Konkan Village: Doctor, Excise Inspector and Now Police Officer

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Sai (Konkan Village), MAHARASHTRA :

Dr Hina Qasim Foplinkar, daughter of an ST bus driver, completed BHMS, served as an excise inspector and fought a legal battle before securing her police selection in Maharashtra

Mumbai :

Dr Hina Qasim Foplinkar, who began her education at an Urdu-medium school in the small Konkan village of Sai, has been selected for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police/Assistant Commissioner of Police after clearing the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examination.

The daughter of a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus driver, Foplinkar first became a doctor, then spent nearly seven years working as an inspector in the Maharashtra Excise Department before clearing the MPSC examination. She is currently undergoing training at the Maharashtra Police Academy in Nashik.

Foplinkar completed her early education at RZP Urdu School in Sai. She then studied at Advocate Haroon Solkar High School in Sai, where she completed Class 10, followed by Class 12 in science at SS High School and Junior College in Morbe.

She completed her BHMS in 2014 and became a doctor.

Speaking to Urdu daily Inquilab, Foplinkar said her teachers in Sai and Morbe played an important role in her educational journey by guiding her and encouraging her to pursue higher education.

“During my BHMS studies in Kharghar, I learnt about government jobs and competitive examinations,” she said.

After completing her graduation, Foplinkar worked for a year at different hospitals. During this period, she came across an advertisement for a free competitive examination preparation programme run by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

She cleared the entrance examination and was subsequently provided free accommodation and preparation facilities for around two years. She said this period helped her prepare for competitive examinations.

“During this period, I successfully cleared all the stages of the examination for Excise Inspector,” she said.

Nearly Seven Years in the Excise Department

Foplinkar joined the Maharashtra government’s Excise Department as an inspector in 2018. During her nearly seven years in the department, she served in areas including Andheri, Matunga and Chembur.

Despite having a government job, she continued preparing for further competitive examinations.

“I had a feeling that I had to do more. I continued my studies while performing my government duties,” she told Inquilab.

Her attempt to move into the state police service, however, did not come without setbacks.

Foplinkar appeared for the MPSC examination in 2023 and cleared all three stages but did not succeed at the medical stage and therefore could not secure a place in the final merit list.

She appeared again in 2024 and cleared the examination, but her name was again absent from the final list. She then challenged the matter through legal proceedings.

According to Foplinkar, she spent eight months pursuing the case before the decision was made in her favour.

“I had to fight a legal battle for eight months for my right. You have to raise your voice against injustice within the system and within the prescribed legal framework. It is not an easy task. In the end, the decision came in my favour,” she said.

Parents’ Sacrifices

Foplinkar has attributed her success to the sacrifices and support of her parents.

Her father worked as an ST bus driver but later decided to go to Kuwait to provide better educational opportunities to his two daughters. He worked as a driver for a private company there for around 10 years.

“My parents’ sacrifices are part of my success. Their prayers and hard work are the reason I have reached this position today,” Foplinkar said.

Her career has also drawn attention because of her educational background. She studied in an Urdu-medium school in Sai before pursuing science education, completing BHMS, entering government service and later clearing the state civil services examination.

Foplinkar’s journey is being seen as an example for students studying through Urdu, particularly those from smaller towns and villages.

She believes Urdu does not prevent a student from achieving professional success, provided students continue to acquire knowledge and skills and prepare themselves for competitive examinations and new opportunities.

Her progression from an Urdu-medium school in a small Konkan village to the medical profession, the Excise Department and now police service has made her an example of perseverance for students, particularly Muslim girls pursuing higher education.

source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> India> Indian Muslims / by Clarion India Team/ August 25th, 2026