Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar meets Narendra Modi in New Delhi, raises minority welfare
New Delhi: Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and held detailed discussions on a wide range of social, humanitarian, educational and developmental matters.
According to a statement shared after the meeting, the discussions covered key concerns relating to minority welfare, inclusive development and important international developments. The Grand Mufti apprised the Prime Minister of the concerns and demands raised by various sections of society during his recent Kerala tour conducted under the theme “With Humanity.” He also conveyed his reflections and message ahead of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan.
The meeting emphasized the importance of development that includes all sections of society, giving due importance to happiness and human development indices alongside economic growth. The need for equitable allocation of resources based on population proportion and regional balance was also highlighted.
Among the specific issues raised were concerns related to Waqf and SIR matters, protection of historic mosques and Islamic heritage monuments, and the reinstatement of minority educational welfare schemes, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship. Discussions also touched upon ensuring justice for innocent individuals, challenges faced by Islamic institutions in North India such as Mubarakpur Jamia Ashrafiyya, proposals for train services connecting major pilgrimage centres in South India, and the development of the Aligarh University Malappuram Centre.
The Prime Minister appreciated the educational and social welfare initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama and Jamia Markaz, noting that such efforts contribute to societal progress and enhance India’s global reputation. The need for closer engagement between the Central Government and minority communities across the country was also underscored.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Saquafi, Secretary of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama, and Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, were present during the meeting.
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JAMCO to set up product engineering centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): JAMCO has announced plans to establish a Product Engineering Centre here, further strengthening Karnataka’s position in the aerospace sector.
The proposed full-fledged centre is expected to significantly enhance the company’s engineering footprint in the State and expand its operations in India’s aviation market, Karnataka Commerce and Industries Department said in a statement on Monday.
“The availability of a vast pool of skilled engineering talent and a well-established aerospace ecosystem has consistently attracted global investments to Karnataka. JAMCO’s decision to invest here is yet another endorsement of this strength,” Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna said.
A delegation led by JAMCO’s Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Sen and Board Chair Kate Schaefer met the Commissioner and discussed details of the proposed investment.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner formally announced the company’s decision to set up its Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, according to the release.
The new facility will focus on the end-to-end development of components used in aircraft interiors for global aviation majors, including Boeing and Airbus, among others.
Highlighting the significance of the investment, the Commissioner said, “This investment in Karnataka, aimed at enhancing our capabilities in producing globally certified aerospace products, reflects our long-term commitment to the State. India’s aviation market is expanding at a rapid pace, and Karnataka is playing a significant role in this growth. Through JAMCO’s initiatives, next-generation cabin innovations are being developed, further strengthening the State’s position as one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering hubs.”
Kate Schaefer commended the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and praised the State’s leadership in the aerospace sector, underscoring JAMCO’s confidence in Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
