Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday felicitated Arif Bamane who rescued around 35 passengers following the collision of a Navy speedboat with a passenger ferry off the Mumbai coast that resulted in the death of 15 people.
In a post on X, the party informed about the felicitations. The post also contains photographs of Thackeray with Arif.
“Arif Bamane, who showed bravery in saving the lives of 35 passengers in the Nilkamal boat accident, was honoured by party chief Hon. Uddhavsaheb Thackeray. Shiv Sena leader MP Arvind Sawant, Secretary MLA Milind Narvekar and Deputy Leader MLA Manoj Jamsutkar were present on this occasion,” said the party.
The tragic maritime accident occurred on December 18 near Mumbai when an Indian Navy boat collided with the passenger ferry Neelkamal causing it to capsize. The ferry was headed to the Elephanta Caves from Gateway of India. A total of 101 people were rescued.
According to reports, on receiving a distress call, Arif and his team rushed to the accident site, traversing a distance typically covered in 18–20 minutes in just eight minutes. Describing the horrific scene to reporters, Arif said, “It was devastating. People were crying for help, some floating on the waves, while others struggled to stay afloat without life jackets. I saw a little girl lying motionless, with her lungs filled with water. I also rescued a newborn who wasn’t breathing and revived him by hanging him upside down.”
Arif, aboard his boat Porwa, a pilot vessel used to assist larger ships in anchoring, led his team in pulling people out of the treacherous waves. While many at the Gateway of India stood as helpless spectators, praying for the victims, Arif jumped into action. His priority was the vulnerable — children and women — whom he dragged to safety, calmed with reassuring words, and provided them with life jackets.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editors Pick> India / by Team Clarion / December 24th, 2024
Growing up in Lawaypora, a small village in bandipora, Kifayatullah was the first child in his family to attend school. His father is a farmer. Kifayatullah soon realized that many children in his community were deprived of this basic right.
Kifayatullah Malik told TCN, “My desire to serve the community was sparked by the difficulties and hardships I encountered during my school days. I was driven to social work by a dream that no other child should experience the hardships I endured”.
Kifayatullah Malik, 25, is a mountaineer, young leader, and social worker. He graduated from the University of Kashmir with a master’s degree in social work. As a committed social worker, he advocates for Underprivileged people, especially women, children, and youth.
Children in hilly regions are encouraged to play sports and go to school by Kifayatullah. Additionally, he gathers used textbooks and gives them to students in need.
In remote areas such as Ketson, Dakhi, Dangarnar, Chinchar, he has set up awareness camps on topics including drug misuse, environmental sustainability, and women’s empowerment. His efforts in social forestry and tree planting are also worth mentioning.
He mentioned the lack of finance as the main obstacle, adding that I primarily rely on crowd-funding to carry out my purpose.
Kifayatullah Malik is currently the district coordinator for REACHA (Research and Extension Association for Conservation of Horticulture and Agro-forestry), which works to increase economic opportunities, enhance education, and close the digital divide in underprivileged areas of J&K. In addition, he has served under “Bal Raksha Bharat,” an organization that is vital to improving rural communities’ access to healthcare, education, and livelihood.
President Draupadi Murmu presented him with the esteemed President’s Award for Social Work and Community Welfare in 2021-22. Other honors that Kifayatullah has received include the Best Forest Friend Award for planting trees from the Jammu and Kashmir Social Forestry Department, the Ambassador of Humanity Award 2024, the Global Human Rights Award, the ADG’s Appreciation Award 2019, and the award for social work in 2024.
Kifayatullah Malik says, having millions is not necessary to make a difference. A small act of kindness can have a significant impact. Simple actions like providing guidance to a child, giving someone a book or a pen, feeding a poor family can bring great rewards. Try it and see the positive change you can create!
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home> India News> TCN Positive / by TCN News / February 07th, 2025
Naushad Ahmad of this village in Kerakat tehsil drew attention when he mentioned his name as Naushad Ahmad Dubey on his daughter’s wedding card.
Naushad Ahmad Dubey tending to cows (Photo | Special arrangement)
Lucknow :
Dehri, a small nondescript village around 35-40 km from the Jaunpur district headquarters in eastern UP, is in the limelight for a rare phenomenon.
Dehri is predominantly a Muslim village with over 7000 Muslims and 5000 Hindus living together in perfect harmony for ages. Suddenly a new trend is emerging in the village. Around 70 Muslims of the village have added ‘Brahmin’ surnames to their names. However, they claim that they have not reconverted to Hinduism.
Naushad Ahmad of this village in Kerakat tehsil has drawn obvious attention when he mentioned his name as Naushad Ahmad Dubey on his daughter’s wedding card.
In the same village lives Pandey ji or Irshad Ahmad Pandey who stays just two houses away from Naushad Ahmad Dubey.
Many others like Naushad and Irshad are following the same practice by adding the surnames Mishra, Pandey, Tiwari to their names.
“We started this practice around two years back when we came to know about our genuine ancestry. We got to know that we all were Hindus who got converted many generations ago,” says Naushad Ahmad with a saffron stole around his neck.
He adds that on tracing his roots, he learned that his forefathers especially Lal Bahadur Dubey had converted to Islam eight generations back and became Sheikh.
“As people used to address the senior members of my family as ‘Panditji’, I was curious about my ancestry and lineage. My great-grandfather told me that eight generations back, our ancestor Lal Bahadur Dubey of Rani ki Sarai had arrived in Dehri and purchased a ‘Zamindari’ from Hazari Singh. When he came here, he had already converted to Islam,” says Naushad mentioning that his quest to know the conditions under which Lal Bahadur embraced Islam is still on.
“After getting the information about my ancestry, I decided to put my original surname ‘Dubey’ with my name,” says Naushad who now has turned into a Gau Bhakt and Gau Sewak (cow caretaker). However, no one else in his family has added Dubey’s surname.
Similarly, Ehtesham Ahmad of the same village claims that he also has Hindu lineage. “My ancestors were also Brahmins but I have not added their surname to my name yet,” he says, adding that many Muslim men have started using other Brahmin surnames and have started tending the cows. Dehri gram Pradhan (village head) Farhan says that he traced his ancestors four generations back and learned that they were Hindus.
Similarly, Abdullah Sheikh is now Abdullah Sheikh Dubey, Mohammad Gufran is now known as Thakur Gufran and those with Sayyad as surname are now Shandilya.
They all follow Islamic practices but go to the temple as well to pay obeisance to Hindu deities. They follow the holy Quran but also take part in aarti at the village temple.
However, many of their relatives have yet to be convinced about adding Hindu surnames to their names. Sheikh Mariam Siddiqui, a relative of Naushad Ahmad Dubey, feels that her name is her identity and there is no need to change it.
Naushad Ahmad Dubey feels others should also trace their roots and connect with them by adding their original surnames to their present names.
“These surnames like Sheikh, Pathan, Sayyad and Mirza are not our original surnames. These have been brought in by foreigners. We have not come from Afghanistan or Gulf. I cannot say under what conditions our ancestors had to convert to Islam but we can always use our original surnames to strike a harmonious chord with our Hindu brothers and live peacefully. This will also strengthen the nation,” says Israr Ahmad who also uses the surname Dubey.
When asked if he believed in Lord Ram, Naushad says he does, as Lord Ram is not only a Hindu deity but a symbol of India’s spiritual prosperity, a uniting factor.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Nation /by Namita Bajpai / December 10th, 2020
Dr. Fasna K receiving the best paper award at Mumbai
Aligarh:
Dr. Fasna K, a Junior Resident-III in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University got the Best Paper Award at the 21st National Postgraduate Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (PedoSoch 2025), held in Mumbai, recently.
Her Guide, Prof Saima Yunus Khan, Chairperson of the department congratulated Dr. Fasna on the achievement.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / February 05th, 2025
The award-winning Bengali author talks about his books, development of minority communities, Kolkata Book Fair, social media, and more.
Abul Bashar — the author of ‘Agnibalaka’ and several other popular titles — is one of the prominent voices documenting the lives of minority communities in Bengal / Wikimedia Commons
Born in Murshidabad at a time when the zilla’s literacy rate was 12.9 per cent, it was an uphill battle for Abul Bashar to not just educate himself but also to live his dream of becoming an author.
With 40 books to his name, including popular titles such as Agnibalaka, Marusvarga, Jol, Mati, Aguner Upakkhayan, and Dharmer Grahon, Bashar has documented the lives and issues of minority communities and socio-religious matters through his works. A recipient of top honours such as the Ananda Puraskar and Banga Bhushan, he was awarded the Guild Lifetime Literary Award in 2025 at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair.
My Kolkata met Bashar at the boi mela for a conversation, discussing India’s evolution, the status of the Bengali Muslims, his career as an author, and more. Edited excerpts follow.
My Kolkata: India celebrated its 76th Republic Day this year. You were born in 1951. As an author who has been documenting the growth of society in his works, how do you see India’s evolution?
Abul Bashar: One thing that has been catching my attention is that the culture that comprises both Hindus and Muslims is in a state of dialectics and adjustment with the ‘Indian culture’. We have imbibed the virtues of Indian society, but there are a few aspects of Bengali society that do not marry well with the Indian society. This concerns me, because this is not how it was earlier. The incidents around the Babri Masjid and the Ram Mandir have changed the political diaspora of India.
It is now a global situation and not just confined to India. It is prevalent in the subcontinent that religious minorities are under attack. Civilisation is under threat, but this is not how it is supposed to be. The Indian Constitution speaks about equality towards minority communities, their representation in the power structure of the society, and a homogeneity of culture. These were the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. The lack of homogeneity in the culture is worrying me. Of course, the extent varies from place to place, but there are a few incidents that happen that make me feel imperiled.
In this country, the constitutional rights and duties of people from all walks of life are directly and intrinsically involved with the idea of democracy. India is a pluralist country where diverse religious identities and cultures cohabit in an interesting milieu, but this fabric is facing a push back.
You have written extensively on Bengali Muslims. What do you think of their current socio-religious status?
More than the religious identity, the Muslim community continues to be backward in terms of financial independence, and I give more importance to financial independence. One of the primary tenets of India is the growth of any backward community — be it among Hindus, Muslims, or any other community. The Constitution aims towards that.
The financial backwardness of the Muslim community has affected the education of modernism. It is difficult for a financially backward community to become modern. The State, thus, has to fulfill its responsibility towards removing this roadblock so that a symbiosis between community and modernism takes place.
I have not only written about the Muslim community, but also about the Hindu community. My novel, Maruswarga, can be termed — ekjon Bangali lekhoker Ihudi upanyash (a Bengali writer’s Jewish novel). My work is extensively based on various mythologies and the folk culture of Bengal, focusing on the baul-fakirs. There is a unique amalgamation of Buddhism and Islam in the bauls, which was evident through the life of Lalon Shah. My thoughts revolve around these aspects, and I want comprehensive development of the Muslim society through cultural amalgamation.
Through my books, I have addressed the religious superstitions and other roadblocks that can cause hindrance to the development of society.
Abul Bashar was conferred the Guild Lifetime Achievement Award by chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, on January 28 at the inauguration of the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair / My Kolkata
Do you think awards and accolades you have received have made it easier for your voice to reach society?
No, absolutely not. In my initial days as an author, I found that the readerbase of my genre of writing in West Bengal was very constricted because I belonged from a backward society. I have had a readerbase in Bangladesh since the inception of my career. Here [in West Bengal], it has taken time, but a community of people who read my kind of writings have developed. My thought process, and my novels that are based on mythology have found an academic discourse, and a doctoral candidate from Murshidabad, did his PhD on my work at Jadavpur University.
What surprised me was that a member of the society that created barriers for me and refused to accept my words did a doctoral thesis on the mythical treatment in my literature as an academic discourse. Society has evolved, and the environment of the present times is removing roadblocks, making way for an educated middle-income strata that is progressive and free thinking.
From Agnibalaka to Bhor Poati Tara — how do you see your evolution as an author?
It is a journey that I made, I would say. I have been influenced by several thoughts at different points in my life. I was an activist of Leftist politics that was different from today’s times. Leftist politics was known as the politics of sacrifice. Agnibalaka’s protagonists, if you notice, are characters who do not conform to societal norms. They are free thinkers and are characters who have imbibed Marxism in order to elevate their lives. They are the voices of dissent against stigmas and stereotypes of society.
Agnibalaka is a political novel in which dialectical materialism among various stratas of the society as well as the dialectics in interpersonal relationships between two political parties is shown. The conflict between the social strata during the 19-month long Emergency period in India, and how Marxism could be brought into praxis — Agnibalaka is an experimentation on that.
However, I do not share the same thoughts today, and by this I mean that it has been removed from my life in some ways. I have not removed it from my life, but the ideology is gradually vanishing on a global scale. It is possible that my experiments or observations are incorrect, but in today’s time, this is how I see it.
When the world starts facing a situation like today in reference to Marxism, existentialism takes its course, and becomes a replacement and anti thesis for Marxism. Everyone is in a state of endangerment, and the very thought that society that was created for its residents, is now in oblivion. Social norms were made for the development of people, but development is not entirely dependent on norms. An excessive emphasis on following social norms has given rise to conflict between man and society. This was the reason behind the two World Wars. This has also given birth to existentialist literature, as well as poets like Jibanananda Das and Michael Madhusudan Dutta.
Abul Bashar at the Kolkata Book Fair, 2025 / My Kolkata
The Kolkata International Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in the world. In a day and age when social media has diminished attention spans, how do you see the importance of book fairs?
Social media is not a replacement for books. There is no conflict between gadgets that we use on a regular basis versus books. Gadgets like phones are essential to attain information and gain knowledge, but literature is not just information. When we speak of literature, we usually refer to the written. But what about oral literature, which is a significant part of Bengali literature? The works of Lalon Shah, for instance, are originally songs and are kabya sahitya (poetry). Another example is Rabindrasangeet — a youngster, who is engrossed in his or her phone, is also a listener of Rabindranath Tagore’s music.
There is a trough and crest when it comes to readership, but eradicating books from our lives will never be possible — just like classical music, songs like Kaa Karu Sajni, or verses of Kabir. We have to increase our habit of reading because that will increase our creativity and strengthen our culture as well as inter-personal relationships. There is evolution in the publishing industry with the digitisation of books, which has increased the readerbase. And because of book fairs, there is a boost in the number of bibliophiles.
What is your next work?
I intend to go back to my zilla (Murshidabad) to work on a piece that would complete an unfinished novel.
source: http://www.telegraphindia.com / The Telegraph Online / Home> My Kolkata / by Pooja Mitra / February 02nd, 2025
Ex-Army man shot dead in Kashmir: The family was attacked at their home in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Monday. The ex-Army man succumbed to his injuries while the condition of his wife and daughter are said to be stable.
New Delhi:
An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter were attacked by terrorists in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Wagay The family was attacked by terrorists in Behi Bagh area of Kulgam, earlier in the day.
The family was taken to a hospital where Wagay succumbed to his injuries. His wife and daughter are said to be stable.
“He used to stay at home. He retired in 2021. Our only demand is that we want justice and nothing else. He was running his own business,” said his younger brother while talking to news agency ANI.
Omar Abdullah expresses condolences
In a post on social media platform X, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said that heinous violence has no place in our society. “Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay Sahab in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to his family, and prayers for the swift recovery of his injured wife and daughter. Such heinous violence has no place in our society and must be condemned in the strongest terms. May peace and justice prevail,” he wrote on X.
Hazratbal MLA Salman Sagar condemned the attack, saying, “We condemn whoever is involved in it. We have been a victim of terrorism of cross-border sponsored terrorism. The LG and the Ministry of Home Affairs should look into it. There has been peace after a long time and it is their responsibility to maintain it. It is a UT and it comes under the domain of the LG and the MHA. They should make sure that no lives are lost.”
Area cordoned off, search on to nab attackers
While condemning the incident, J&K Minister Satish Sharma talked about giving befitting reply to the enemies of the nation. “There is a dire need to act on the promises the PM and the Defence Minister have made to us. We have to take strict action,” he said.
Meanwhile, the forces have cordoned off the area to nab the terrorists.
source: http://www.newsnine.com / News Nine / Home> India News / by Prabhakar Jha (headline edited) / February 03rd, 2025
Social and educational activist Mirza Abdul Qayyum Nadvi received the “Aamhi Bharti” award for his contributions to education and literature. The Balwant Rao Varale Memorial Foundation selects three awardees from Maharashtra each year for their efforts in social work, education, and literature.
Nadvi, President of Read and Lead Foundation Aurangabad, runs the Mohalla Bal Pustakalaya Abhiyan, providing books to children of laborers in streets, slums, and huts. Other awardees included social worker Asha Sirsat and Vidya Sagar Dornalikar, recognized for their contributions to education and literature.
At the event, Nadvi emphasized that unity, integrity, and brotherhood are essential for the nation, aligning with the constitutional spirit of “We the people of India.” He expressed gratitude to the foundation for the honor.
The award ceremony featured Dr. Rajendra Gonakar as the special guest and was presided over by Malti Varale. All three awardees shared their thoughts and pledged to continue their work.
The event was moderated by Sudha Varale and Manisha Ghatge, while Varsha Ghoble spoke about Balwant Rao Varale’s contributions. Advocate Indumati Varale introduced the program. Chetan Chopra, Kunal Varale, and Ajay Dehade performed, and Parakshit Varle, Dhamma Wahul, Buddha Bhushan More, Abhishek Suradkar, and Prithvi Magre contributed to the program’s success. Sunita Ghatge delivered the vote of thanks.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / February 03rd, 2025
A Mosque Study Center was inaugurated in Taj Enclave, Northeast Delhi, with the support of the Shaheen Group. The center aims to provide both religious education and academic coaching for medical, engineering, and competitive exams.
During the event, Faisal Falahi, Director of Shaheen Academy Delhi, introduced the Shaheen Group, highlighting that approximately 35,000 students are currently enrolled in its institutions, where they receive not only general education but also specialized coaching for NEET and engineering entrance exams. He emphasized that the new study center aligns with this vision.
Advocate Feroz Ahmed, President of All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat, underscored the importance of education, citing former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as an inspiration for students from underprivileged backgrounds. He stressed the need for initiatives like those led by Dr. Abdul Qadeer in the current educational landscape.
Mufti Adil Jamal Nadvi emphasized the necessity of combining religious and worldly education, while former Secretary of the Maulana Azad Foundation, Rizwan-ur-Rahman, highlighted the importance of counseling to help school dropouts return to education.
Dr. Khwaja Shahid, President of the All India Educational Movement (AIEM), shared his long-standing association with Shaheen Group and its founder, Dr. Qadeer. He referred to such study centers as “academic ICUs” for students struggling with education. The center was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Shahid and Advocate Feroz Ahmed.
Before the inauguration, AIEM General Secretary and former President of the Taj Society, Abdul Rashid, expressed gratitude to Shaheen Group and Dr. Qadeer for their support in establishing the center. The event was presided over by Faisal Faridi, President of Taj Society, and conducted by Nasir Aziz. The vote of thanks was delivered by the society’s secretary, Javed Hasan Khan.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished guests, including Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record Aslam Ahmed, former DSP Mohammad Akhtar, Ilyas Saifi, Dr. Idris Qureshi (President, Mushawarat Delhi), and a large number of attendees.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / February 03rd, 2025
In an era where medical expenses are skyrocketing, a doctor from Patna has been a beacon of hope for the poor and underprivileged.
For an astonishing three decades, Dr. Ejaz Ali has been charging a mere Rs 10 for consultation, earning him the revered title of “messiah” among his patients.
From March 20, 2008, to July 7, 2010, he represented the Janata Dal (United) in the Rajya Sabha from Bihar. He has also served as the National Convenor of the All-India Backward Muslim Morcha, an organization dedicated to campaigning for Dalit Muslims since its founding in 1994.
Since 1984, Dr. Ali has worked as a general surgeon in Bikhna Pahari, Patna. The kind physician took a different approach, while the others around him charged exorbitant fees. By keeping his fees at Rs 10, he made himself available to those in need.
His clinic, which is situated in Bikhna Pahari on Ashiana-Digha Road, draws patients from all across Bihar who are looking for reasonably priced healthcare.
With more than 100 patients every day and multiple surgeries completed, Dr. Ali’s dedication to affordable healthcare is clear. He emphasizes his consistent commitment to aiding people in need. In order to save them money on lodging and other costs, he makes sure that every patient who has travelled to visit him receives a consultation that same day.
In addition to charging minimal fees for consultations, Dr. Ali performs surgeries at a reasonable cost. He permits his patients to pay in installments and even declines to charge them.
The late wife of Dr. Ali was a doctor as well. His three children now work in the same field, truly carrying on their father’s legacy. They asserted that their father has always put patients first.
His daughter, Gynecologist Dr. Suraiya Anjum, says, “He is the type of person who never yells or becomes agitated. Patients frequently regard him like a messiah.
Despite his fame and recognition, Dr. Ali remains humble and dedicated to his work. His clinic continues to attract patients from all over the state.
source: http://www.twocircles.net / Two Circles.net / Home> Articles> Indian Muslim / by TCN News / February 03rd, 2025
Three textile manufacturers operating in Malegaon Textile Park Wednesday January 29, 2025 became the first from the City to apply for the Zed Certification.
Tarique Faizee and Zahid Faizee of Dilip Industries with MD Geete Infosis Ashwin Geete and President MIMA Aleem Faizee after taking oath of Zed Peldge Wednesday January 29, 2025. (Photo: ummid.com)
Malegaon :
Three textile manufacturers operating in Malegaon Textile Park Wednesday January 29, 2025 became the first from the City to apply for the Zed Certification.
The MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) to create awareness amongst the MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices, and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification.
Zed Workshop
Malegaon Industries & Manufacturers Association (MIMA) and Geete Infosis India had joined hands to spearhead the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme in Malegaon and the neighboring districts.
Malegaon Industries & Manufacturers Association (MIMA) has been instrumental in the establishment of the Textile Park in Malegaon and modernisation of the textile industry in the City whereas Geete Infosis is one of the leading Accredited Assessment Agencies working for the Zed Certification Scheme in different states of India including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
To create awareness about the Zed Certification Scheme, Malegaon Industries & Manufacturers Association (MIMA) and Geete Infosis had with the support from the All India Momin Conference Malegaon and other organisations working for powerloom, plastic, and soap manufacturing sectors organized a workshop in the Textile City on January 28, 2025. The workshop was attended by all the leading industrialists and manufacturers of the City.
MIMA, Geete Infosis joint workshop on Zed Certification held in Malegaon on January 28, 2025. (Photo: ummid.com)
Zed Certification of three industries
Following the launch of the Zed Certification Scheme in Malegaon Tuesday, Ashwin Geete, Founder and Managing Director of Geete Infosis, led his team to formally start the necessary inspection of factories and manufacturing units running at Malegaon Textile Park in Sayane MIDC Area of the City.
“We conducted the necessary inspection of three textile industries as per the Ministry of MSME and Quality Council of India guidelines on Wednesday and registered them for Zed Certification”, he told ummid.com.
“They are Dilip Industries, Gold Coin Fabrics and Awaz Creation. These industries have registered for Zed Certificate Bronze – the basic and first level of the scheme”, he said.
Sajid Ghulam Jaffer of Gold Coin Fabrics and Aleem Faizee of Awaz Creation with MD Geete Infosis Ashwin Geete after taking oath of Zed Peldge Wednesday January 29, 2025. (Photo: ummid.com)
All the three are members of Malegaon Industries & Manufacturers Association (MIMA) and operating at Malegaon Textile Park in Sayane MIDC area since 2014.
He further said that a team of 12 Zed Facilitators and Field Officers will start working in Malegaon from February 01, 2025 in order to bring more industries and manufacturers under the Zed Certification Scheme.
Zed Pledge
As a first step to enroll for the Zed Certification, the three industrialists of Malegaon Textile Park were administered the oath of “Zed Pledge” as the Ministry of MSME and Quality Council of India guidelines for the guidelines. The Zed Pledge said:
“We undertake to conform to the values of Zero Defect Zero Effect in our enterprise and ensure that our processes shall be environmentally sound and socially responsible with safe and high quality products.
“We will give back, in every way we can, to our people, our community and to our planet”, the Zed Pledge reads.
Envisioned by Prime Minister Modi, the Zed Certification Scheme was launched in 2022. So far thousands of industries, including over 525,000 in Gujarat alone, have received the Zed Certificates.
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Business & Economy / by ummid.com staff reporter / January 30th, 2025
