World has never seen so many literate yet ignorant people like today: Maulana Sajjad Nomani
Bhatkal: Renowned religious scholar and former spokesperson of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani, delivered a thought-provoking speech at the "Rabita Educational Excellence Award Ceremony" in Bhatkal. The event was organized by the Rabita Society to honor outstanding students.
During the ceremony, Maulana Nomani distributed gold medals and award certificates to meritorious students, emphasizing the transformative power of education. He highlighted how the Prophet of Islam transformed a society steeped in ignorance into a model society through the power of education.
Maulana Nomani criticized the current education system, noting that it focuses on teaching lessons rather than fostering true learning. He pointed out the difference between merely reading and genuinely understanding, lamenting that today's world is filled with literate individuals who lack true wisdom. He noted that history has never seen so many educated individuals who are simultaneously ignorant, as evidenced by the fact that many involved in corruption are well-educated yet lack ethical grounding.
He argued that true education lies in awakening moral and social values, not just acquiring knowledge. He lamented that 80 crore people in India live in poverty despite the country’s aspirations to be a global leader in knowledge and innovation. He also expressed concern about the youth being entangled in the complexities of information technology without a solid foundation in values.
The event also featured speeches from Chief Qazi of Jamaat-e-Muslimeen Maulana Khawaja Moinuddin Akrami Madani and Deputy Qazi Maulana Ansar Khatib Madani, both of whom underscored the importance of education in fostering a responsible society.
Rabita Society President Umar Farooq Musbah presided over the event, while General Secretary Dr. Atiqur Rehman Muniri delivered the welcome address. The ceremony honored 35 students who excelled in their SSLC, PUC, and graduation exams.
Prominent community leaders, including President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal, Muhammad Yunus Qazia, and General Secretary Ishaq Shabandri, graced the event. Other notable attendees included Maulana Muhammad Hussain Jukaku, General Secretary of Jamaat-ul-Muslimeen, Jamia Islamia President Maulana Talha Nadvi, Majlis Islah Wa Tanzeem General Secretary Abdul Raqib MJ Nadvi, and Jilani Mohtsham, General Secretary of Bhatkal Muslim Jamaat Dubai.
On the women's stage, Fahmida Khizr and Roshan Maliki of New Shams School were present. The program was compered by Tanveer Jushidi Nadvi and Athar Peerzade.
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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