Mangaluru: The Hillford School (A unit of Millat Model School) was inaugurated at Patla, Kallapu, in Ullal taluk, with Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader inaugurating the campus.

The programme began with a welcome address by trustee Naikat Ahmed Younus. Sayid Hussain Al Bukhari offered a dua to formally begin the event.

In his address, UT Khader congratulated the committee for establishing the school and said real patriots are those who set up educational institutions and spread the light of education. He said that India cannot become number one in the world only through ministers, MLAs, MPs or IAS officers working from air-conditioned offices. According to him, India can reach the top only through students sitting in classrooms.

He further said that in today’s world, intelligence quotient alone is not enough to succeed. Emotional quotient has become equally important in every field, he said. Along with IQ and EQ, he also spoke about the need for spiritual quotient to keep individuals grounded and disciplined. UT Khader assured the institution of his full support, stating that it falls under his constituency.

Usthad Ibrahim Khaleel Hudawi, Director of Eduguide, Dr. Basim Gazzali, Director of Eduguide, and advocate Haneef Hudawi Delampady, Director of Eduguide, also addressed the gathering. They spoke on the role of education, parenting, and how education plays a key role in shaping responsible citizens.

Anees Kutty, Founder and Director Kutty’s Academy Pvt. Ltd. spoke about career opportunities available for students in the defence sector. He explained the different paths students can take to join the armed forces and highlighted the importance of discipline, physical fitness, and early preparation for a career in defence services.

Dr. Ahmed Rizwan, trustee of The Hillford School, delivered the presidential address. Speaking on the occasion, he underlined the importance of education and said education has the power to improve lives in this world as well as the hereafter. He spoke about how Islam places strong emphasis on seeking knowledge and learning. He also stressed that irrespective of the field of education one chooses, it is important to remain a good Muslim and uphold values.

During the programme, the brochure of The Hillford School was released by Chairman of Unity Health Complex CP Habeeb Rahman, while the school website was launched by Chairman of Highland Hospital CP Abdul Rahman.

The event was attended by trustees, educators, and guests from various fields including Moosabba Beary, President MEIF Central Unit Mangalore, and trustees, CP Mohammed Riyaz, Mohammed Ilyas, Mohammed Thayyab, Kandak Aboobakkar Imdad, Shahul Hameed, Abdull Rayyan and other.

 

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Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay on Thursday unveiled sweeping assurances in the party manifesto ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu that included Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women below 60 years, 8 gm gold for marriage and six free cooking gas cylinders a year, per family.

The actor-turned-politician also assured a quality silk saree in addition to gold for indigent brides and interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for women-run SHGs. He assured corruption-free good governance if voted to power in his maiden electoral fight.

The manifesto also laid importance on education. To prevent school dropouts, mothers or guardians of children studying in government and state-aided schools will receive Rs 15,000 annually.

Vijay promised 100 special residential schools named after iconic leader K Kamaraj, credited with revolutionising education in the state, and higher education loans of up to Rs 20 lakh. The TVK founder also assured AI Ministry, AI University and AI City.

The manifesto placed a strong emphasis on agrarian welfare, too.

The party promised a full waiver of agricultural cooperative crop loans for farmers owning less than five acres of land, while those holding more than five acres will receive a 50 per cent waiver. Additionally, the party promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 3,500 per quintal for paddy and Rs 4,500 per tonne for sugarcane.

Addressing youth unemployment, Vijay pledged to create five lakh new government jobs and offer as many stipendiary internships. Unemployed graduates will be provided a monthly aid of up to Rs 4,000. For government employees, the party assured consideration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularisation of contract workers, including nurses.

On the health front, he promised a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Vijay also committed to modernising hospitals, providing free annual health checkups, and introducing a Rs 25 lakh family health insurance scheme.

The manifesto also included a Rs 3,000 monthly pension for the elderly and the differently-abled, 200 units of free power, patta (land deed) regularisation, and 100 per cent piped drinking water supply for all households.

Some of the policy intereventions promised by TVK include a legal guarantee to provide essential government services like community certificates, and land pattas, within a strictly specified timeframe.

Vijay also promised doorstep delivery of governance by implementing a system to deliver services, such as ration supplies, directly to the people. He also assured that ease of doing business will be paramount to his government and promised a strict guarantee that business licences will be issued within 21 days.

Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and outcome known on May 4. Vijay is facing his maiden electoral battle, billing it as a direct fight between the ruling DMK and his TVK.