Hyderabad: Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister Mohammed Azharuddin inaugurated a new Government Minority Study Circle and Career Counselling Centre to support minority youth in education, competitive examinations and career planning.
The Minority Study Circle was established at Indira Priya Darshini Junior College in Hyderabad. Azharuddin described the facility as an important initiative for empowering minority students and youth through education and career guidance.
He urged students to use the opportunities provided by the Telangana government and pursue their goals with passion, hard work, discipline and determination.
Azharuddin also appreciated Minorities Welfare Department officials for completing the centre. In particular, he acknowledged Director Tariq Anwar’s efforts in establishing the facility.
The Minister said the government had provided the required facilities and opportunities. However, students had the responsibility to use them effectively and work towards their goals.
“Nothing comes free. Now that everything has been provided for you, you must take this opportunity and progress in life. You have to pay the price through your hard work,” Azharuddin told the students.
Minority Study Circle to support career preparation
Azharuddin asked students to develop passion for whatever field they chose and remain committed to their goals. He said sincere effort combined with passion would produce results.
Therefore, he urged students to make full use of the Minority Study Circle and the facilities available at the centre. The Minister said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was committed to improving educational opportunities and the overall development of minority communities.
He said the Chief Minister had a clear vision for providing better opportunities to minority youth. Azharuddin also appreciated Revanth Reddy’s openness to suggestions on improving educational opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Minister encouraged students to ask questions without hesitation and described questioning as an important part of learning.
Recalling his cricket career, Azharuddin said he regularly asked questions and sought guidance from his captain Sunil Gavaskar while playing for India. He said the practice had helped him learn and improve.
Azharuddin particularly encouraged girls to increase their participation in education and employment. At the same time, he advised boys to avoid bad habits, remain focused and use their time productively.
Minority Study Circle hailed as opportunity for youth
Recalling his student days at Nizam College, Azharuddin spoke about two friends who had studied under a tree despite limited facilities. Both later succeeded in their respective lives, he said. According to the Minister, their experience demonstrated that determination and hard work mattered more than circumstances.
Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir also stressed the importance of education for minority empowerment. He recalled that “Iqra”, meaning “Read”, was the first word revealed in the Quran.
Shabbir said education and knowledge were essential for empowering minority youth. Moreover, he spoke about government initiatives and reservation measures intended to expand opportunities.
TMREIS President Faheem Qureshi described the new centre as a major milestone for minority youth. He appreciated Azharuddin’s continuous efforts and follow-up with the Chief Minister and various departments for its early completion.
Qureshi urged students to use the facilities extensively. He also stressed the need to increase minority representation in UPSC, civil services and other competitive examinations.
MP Anil Kumar Yadav described the facility as a historic initiative that would benefit present and future generations. He also appreciated the government’s focus on education and development of minority institutions.