Asifabad: District Collector K. Haritha said that the contributions made by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to the development of education in the country would remain memorable forever.
On Wednesday, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter, educationist, India’s first Education Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a commemorative programme was organised by the District Minority Welfare Department at the meeting hall of the Integrated District Collectorate Complex in Asifabad.
District Collector K. Haritha, along with District Revenue Officer Dasari Venu, Asifabad Municipal Chairman Mengre Akash, Vice Chairman M.D. Ahmed, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society Chairman Ali Bin Ahmed and municipal commissioners, attended the programme and paid floral tributes to the portrait of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that the younger generation should draw inspiration from the contributions made by Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to the development of education in India. She recalled that Azad actively participated in the freedom struggle alongside Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in achieving independence.
She urged the youth to carry forward the ideals of great leaders. She also advised members of minority communities to make effective use of the welfare schemes being implemented by the government and contribute to the development of the country.
In-charge District Minority Welfare Officer Tirupati, Councillors Salambin Ahmed and Balakrishna, representatives of minority welfare associations, concerned officials and others participated in the programme.
