Jamshedpur teachers honoured with A.P.R. Nair Award

Jamshedpur: The city-based social organisation Human Welfare Trust organised a special programme at Azad Marriage Hall in memory of the eminent educationist and founder of Kerala Public School, late A.P.R. Nair. On this occasion, several teachers and educationists from Jamshedpur were honoured with the prestigious A.P.R. Nair Award for their outstanding contribution to the field of education.

The event was graced by Azad Nagar Police Station In-charge Chandan Kumar as the chief guest. Kerala Samajam Trust Director Sharad Nair and Karim City College’s Head of Mass Communication Department, Dr. Neha Tiwari, were present as special guests.

Addressing the gathering, Chandan Kumar said that recognising the efforts of people working in the field of education brings prosperity and growth to society. Dr. Neha Tiwari highlighted the life and contributions of A.P.R. Nair, recalling his remarkable work in promoting education and humanity. Sharad Nair praised the social initiatives of Human Welfare Trust and assured to further strengthen Kerala Samajam’s educational activities in the city.

Earlier, Urdu litterateur Ahmad Badr gave an overview of the Trust’s activities. The programme was conducted by the Trust’s General Secretary, Mukhtar Alam.

This year’s A.P.R. Nair Award was conferred upon Amar Jyoti School Principal Sister Surbhi, Karim City College Chemistry Department Professor Dr. Khursheed Anwar Khan, educationist Mohammad Jamaluddin, and Master Khurshid Ahmad Khan for their long-standing dedication to teaching and contribution to students’ growth. Several journalists from the city were also honoured on the occasion.

The event witnessed the active support of Trust members including Trustee Syed Asif Akhtar, President Matinul Haq Ansari, Secretary Mukhtar Alam Khan, Shahid Parvez, Mohammad Moinuddin Ansari, Sohel Akhtar, Aftab Alam, Firoz Alam, Dr. Tahir Hussain, Haji Jamil Asgar, Master Aftab Alam, and Media In-charge Sajid Parvez.