The annual event 2013-14 of Muslim Education and Career Promotion Society (MECAPS) was organised at Ravindra Bhavan premises here on Sunday.
During the programme, the brilliant students of Muslim community were awarded for showcasing an outstanding performance in academics. The chancellor of AISECT University, Santosh Choubey was present as the chief guest on the occasion.
While addressing the audience on the occasion, Choubey expressed his contentment over the endeavors made by MECAPS for encouraging Muslim students making them excel in academic field. He congratulated the winners and asked the students to keep their focus on their aim and opt for a good career so that they could choose a better lifestyle. He also asked the students remain focused and determined always.
Ahmed Rasheed Sherwani from Bharat Seva Trust, New Delhi said, “We are privileged to be known as the Indian Muslims across the world.” Elaborating further, he said, “It is said that education is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman. So we would endeavor to receive education and serve the nation in a better way.” He further said, “We should endeavor to give 10 per cent better performance than any other student of the country so that we could come equal to other communities as well.”
He further appreciated the steps taken by the MECAPS. He also expressed his contentment over the scholarships provided by MECAPS and said that it is required for more people to step forward and do the similar work for social development and betterment.
On the occasion, Ahmed Rasheed Sherwani, New Delhi and Irfan Khan, Community Consultant, Mumbai were honoured with mementos. Further Faisal Masood was given a trophy for outstanding work in medicine by him in Kannada. Mohammad Ahsan, Director of MMaulana Azad Urdu University was also awarded.
Aman Ahmed student of Mansarovar School and Arasha Khan of Carmel Convent were given the Mufti Mohammad Ismail Golden Medal. Shoib Farooqui of All Saint’s School was given the Maulana Muslim Golden Medal along with a money prize of Rs 4000. Further Benazir Shah of Gandhi Medical College was given Abdul Majid Farooqui Memorial Award along with a money prize of Rs 4000. The programme was conducted by Zafar Hassan.