Bidar, KARNATAKA :
Belagavi:
A pioneering education initiative of the Bidar based Shaheen Group of Institutions has received state level recognition for its sustained work with school dropouts. The Academic Intensive Care Unit, known as AICU, won the annual award of the Karnataka Bal Vikas Academy for helping thousands of children return to formal education.
The award was presented on Tuesday at a ceremony in Belagavi. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar handed over the honour to Shaheen Group founder and chairman Abdul Qadeer. The academy cited the project’s long term impact and structured support system for students who had discontinued schooling.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer said the AICU programme has functioned for nearly fifteen years. Around 800 students benefit every year. More than half receive free education. The programme remains open throughout the year and admits students between the ages of 12 and 20. Any student who has dropped out at any stage of schooling is eligible.
There is no entrance test. Students undergo one year of focused academic training in all subjects, with special attention to weak areas. Learners from outside Karnataka also receive Kannada language support. After training, students enter regular classes according to age and learning level. In the following year, they appear for SSLC examinations and then move to pre university courses.
The group also runs parallel programmes for slow learners and madrasa graduates. A foundation course supports students facing difficulty at the pre university stage. The Hifzul Quran Plus course equips madrasa graduates with science, mathematics and language skills.
Each teacher mentors six students, ensuring close academic guidance. Across its special programmes, the Shaheen Group supports around 7,500 learners. Another 5,000 madrasa graduates study under a government supported programme run with the Minorities Department. Education officials and academy members attended the award ceremony.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / December 18th, 2025