Siddaramaiah receives book on Prophet Muhammad from JIH as part of Seerat Campaign
Bengaluru, September 12, 2024 – As part of the ongoing Seerat campaign, Akbar Ali Udupi, the State Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today at Kaveri Bhavan, Bengaluru, to present him with the latest publication titled "Collection of Writings on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)". The book, published by Shanti Prakashana, was well-received by the Chief Minister, who expressed his appreciation and support for the campaign.
During the meeting, Akbar Ali Udupi provided the Chief Minister with an overview of the various activities and outreach efforts being carried out under the Seerat campaign. This initiative, an official press statement from the JIH stated, aims to educate the people of Karnataka about the teachings and life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and how they remain relevant in today’s world, especially within the context of modern India.
“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while glancing through the book, expressed his happiness and commended the Jamaat for its ongoing efforts. He extended his best wishes for the success of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of spreading messages of peace, unity, and understanding across different sections of society,” the press statement added.
Accompanying the Chief Minister were his Political Secretary, Nasir Ahmed, Senior IAS Officer L.K. Ateeq Ahmed, and Jamaat’s State Media Co-Secretary, Muhammad Talha, all of whom were present during the book presentation.
The Seerat campaign, organized annually by JIH Karnataka for the past decade, has become a notable event in the state, receiving widespread appreciation. Its primary focus is to reach individuals, influencers, celebrities, government officials, and politicians through books, pamphlets, and other educational materials on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). JIH Karnataka’s local units also organize corner meetings, symposiums, seminars, and digital outreach initiatives, including social media posts, short films, and reels, to further the campaign’s message.
This year's theme, “Exalted Character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” highlights the virtues of compassion, honesty, and justice demonstrated by the Prophet, aiming to inspire individuals to embody these values in their daily lives. The campaign’s outreach extends across Karnataka, fostering dialogue on how the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offer timeless guidance for both personal and societal well-being.
With growing support from various quarters, including prominent political and social leaders, the Seerat campaign continues to serve as a platform for promoting interfaith harmony and understanding in the diverse socio-cultural fabric of Karnataka, the press statement further added.
JIH Karnataka has consistently used the Seerat campaign to reach out to a wide audience, fostering a greater understanding of Islamic teachings and their relevance to modern challenges. By focusing on peaceful coexistence and shared human values, the campaign has built bridges across different communities, contributing to Karnataka's inclusive and harmonious environment, it added.
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Maharashtra sets up state vaccination task force to strengthen immunisation programme
Mumbai (PTI): The Maharashtra government has set up a State Vaccination Task Force to strengthen the regular immunisation programme and review the progress of related campaigns, a health department official said on Monday.
The State Vaccination Task Force will comprise at least 29 members and will be headed by the administrative head of the health department, he informed.
The government has also constituted separate district-level and municipal vaccination task forces to improve implementation and address challenges at the grassroots level, he said.
Municipal task forces, chaired by respective civic commissioners, have been constituted in view of the vast urban population in Maharashtra and the role of civic bodies in implementing different health programmes.
The district-level task forces will function under the chairmanship of collectors.
"Complete immunisation of children at the appropriate age is an extremely simple, cost-effective and highly effective measure to reduce child mortality and the prevalence of diseases among kids. Immunisation is a powerful tool for reducing illness in children," maintained the official.
To ensure full vaccination of all children, the state government implements various campaigns from time to time as per the central government guidelines, he pointed out.
"Active participation and cooperation of other relevant government departments are essential (in making these campaigns successful)," according to the official.
The state-level body will review the regular immunisation programme, associated campaigns and vaccine-preventable diseases in detail. It will also conduct focused assessments of high-risk districts and municipal corporations, including vacancies at district, municipal and sub-district levels, availability of cold chain equipment, resource gaps and training requirements, he noted.
The state task force will review allocation and utilisation of funds for immunisation and ensure timely action by officers concerned based on reports from district and municipal task forces and state-level monitoring mechanisms, the official said.
It will also ensure active coordination and participation of other government departments in immunisation drives, while district and municipal task forces will carry out similar functions at their respective levels, the official added.
