BaKhabar, April 2011, Page-2

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Quick Update on Bihar Anjuman’s Activities during March 2011

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Muslims are worse off than Dalits!

… Sachar Committee

Is it tragic? Or, is it shameful? Perhaps, both! Since 1947, the situation of Muslims has been deteriorating, and this information is in the public domain, now. We, in Bihar Anjuman, love to introspect and ask ourselves (the Muslim community) what we have contributed towards the community’s progress. Allah bestowed the responsibility upon the Muslims to take care of the society (muslims and non-muslims alike) as leaders (khalifa). So, instead of blaming the government or anyone else, we need to do everything possible to change the condition of the society in general, and Muslims in particular – a Muslim trained to lead, by gaining knowledge and skills in all spheres of life, can be expected to bring about the required change in the society. Allah will never change our condition unless we change it ourselves (Quran, 13:11).

Drop-out has been a major concern for Muslims. Bihar Anjuman is trying to stop the drop-out at grade-10 level or below, by establishing coaching centers for government school students (poor students who do not receive any education, as they are government schools where teachers do everything other than teaching: http://coaching.biharanjuman.org/). But, the percentage of those who actually drop out is HUGE (estimates indicate a 92% to 96% drop-out beyond Matric level). What would these drop-outs do? Many of them might indulge in non-productive activities, and some might even become criminals. How to engage them? Sachar Committee recommends imparting industrial training to them, through ITIs.

Muslims are better artifacts and endowed with better technical skills. Training them in these areas would not only result in changing their own economic status, but would contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India. As responsible members of the society, what could be a better contribution than this! With a booming India, and lately, a booming Bihar, we must not lose the opportunity to participate in the success story of Bihar and India. Of course, the gulf remains a huge attraction, but they are becoming far more selective in choosing only the certified workforce.

The ITIs are at the core of generating the skilled workforce, and thus the most important driver of economic development. The investment required for each ITI runs into crores (say, Rs. 3 Crore for classrooms and workshops) for infrastructure. Many individuals, madrasas and other institutions own infrastructure that remain unutilized. If the idle infrastructure owned by the community could be utilized, huge amount of money could be saved. When the existing idle infrastructure could serve the purpose why invest additional money? That is the concept behind Bihar Anjuman’s RAHBAR ITIs. The properly managed ITIs have a potential for changing the lives of thousands of families, every year - Bihar Anjuman’s professional members are better placed to manage these ITIs than any other group of people in Bihar or Jharkhand. The first ITI is seeking government approval for intake capacity of 168 trainees to start with. Considering the same intake capacity for all the 62 ITIs planned, we can bring prosperity to 168 x 62 = 10,416 families, that is, ten thousand four hundred sixteen families, every year, forever.
An investment of just 15 lakhs can turn around the lives of 1,680 (yes, one thousand six hundred eighty) families in ten years. Just imagine the cost-efficiency of this project …!
Lend your hand to this great initiative and reap continuous rewards from Allah – sawaab-e-jaariya, the rewards which would continue even after all other deeds end and the account of this world is closed.

IMEFNA (Indian Muslim Educational Foundation of North America) donates $ 10,000/= for 1^st ITI project of Bihar Anjuman:
In a special meeting convened in Chicago, in mid-March, IMEFNA’s board members discussed the details of the project and approved $10,000/= as their part of the contribution. The amount has been transferred to Imarat Sharia’s FCRA-approved account and it will be used by them to purchase the tools and equipment for Bihar Anjuman’s first ITI. This contribution amounts to ` 4,48,065 as credited in Imarat’s account. This is a very timely support and an excellent morale booster for Bihar Anjuman. Subhanallah! The bad news of upward revision of budget for equipping the ITI got compensated, to a large extent, through this support. Bihar Anjuman thanks all the people behind IMEFNA for this gesture of cooperation, and wishes them absolute success in all their endeavours.
RAHBAR Coaching Centre, Kishanganj (11th centre got inaugurated on 31st March 2011): Location of Coaching Centre: Anjuman Islamia Millat Girls High School (a private school)
Management Committee:
Online Team Leaders:
1. Anzar Alam <alam.vizag@gmail.com>, Visakhapatnam, +91-9989414242, and
2. Mohammed Mudassir Alam, Sr. Executive, MakeMyTrip India Pvt Ltd, +91-931144983, mdmudassiralam@gmail.com
Local Team Leader: Janab Md. Naeem Qasimi Sb, +91-9473350481.
Other Committee Members:
1. Md Shaharyar Alam Sb, +91-9775910200, shaharyar_ahmad@rediffmail.com
2. Professor Rustum Ali Khan Sb, +91-
3. Mr. Shahbuddin Khan Sb, +91-6456233160
4. Mr. S. M. Askari Sb, retired SDO, +91-9430947686
5. Jawaid Sarfrazi Sb, +91-9470866586
List of Teachers:
1. Mr. Mohd Babu, I.Sc. (Maths), B.A. (English), 10 years experience of teaching Maths & Science. He will teach Mathematics, Physics
2. Mr. Mohd. Arif Hasnain (M.A. English), 15 years experience. He will teach English
3. Mr. Mohd Mazhar Hassan, M.Sc. (Biology), M.Phil, Diploma in Teaching, 14 years experience. He will teach Chemistry, Biology.
Selection of Students:

	Applications Received			Selected
Class	Girls	Boys	Total	Selected
8	36	19	55	30
9	63	21	84	30
10	23	13	36	30

9,700 members @ Bihar Anjuman’s Yahoogroup, the lifeline of the community, on 31st March 2010, in comparison with 9, 425 members a month back – 275 new members in a month, alhamdolillah. Visit http://yhoo.it/e1A6MK, created on 14th June 2001, it remains at the top of all online groups involved in social work. If you are not a member, as yet, but your heart beats for your homeland, get in, and walk along towards the 10,000 members level.

102 Years old Islamic Madrasa makes history with Bihar Anjuman’s first ITI: urgently needs Rs. 15 lakhs for installation of industrial equipment, to get final approval [http://iti.biharanjuman.org/]:

Donate for Bihar Anjuman’s 1^st ITI Project

Kindly contribute whatever you can, and raise Rs. 15 lakhs, to support the above requirement. As you know, RAHBAR or Bihar Anjuman does not maintain any funds, so all the requirements have to be raised by 31st March 2011, so that the required equipment may be purchased and installed in the premises (by 15th April 2011) for Govt inspectors to be invited for inspection. Without the positive report of these inspectors, Govt's approval is not possible. So, come forward for this noble cause and let's raise the required fund before the deadline.
Bank Account details for contributions by Indian Nationals [non-Indians may commit their contribution by writing to iti@biharanjuman.org with subject line "Donation for 1st RAHBAR ITI"]:
A/c name: RAHBAR
A/c number: 00891450000123
Bank name: HDFC Bank
Branch: D-965, Mata Ka Mandir, New Friends Colony, New Delhi - 110065
IFSC Code: HDFC0000089; MICR Code: 110240009
Kindly send an email to iti@biharanjuman.org, with cc to Jawed2047@gmail.com and imtiyaz.hassan@gmail.com, once you have made the transfer, so that we may be able to maintain a proper account, at our levels. In case of any problems in transferring the committed amount, please write back to iti@biharanjuman.org so that we could find an alternative means of transferring the funds [like sending a DD to one of the Bihar Anjuman's representatives, or handing over cash or cheque to him]. In any case, pls do not forget to send us an email after the transfer has been made.

Trades in proposed ITI (called RAHBAR Technical training centre):
1.    Electrician: 84 seats (4 units of 21 each)
2.    Plumbing: 42 seats (2 units of 21 each)
3.    Draughtsman (Civil): 42 seats (2 units of 21 each)

Visit for more details: http://bit.ly/h0Pf3e

All members of Bihar Anjuman are urged to initiate efforts to establish an ITI in their respective districts, after downloading the guidelines from http://iti.biharanjuman.org/ and discussing any issues by sending emails to ITI@biharanjuman.org

12th RAHBAR Coaching Centre, Gopalganj, Hathwa, Gopalganj becomes the 2nd Coaching centre in Gopalganj district (1st disctrict to host 2 centres): Inauguration of this centre is planned to take place on 3rd April 2011.
Details: http://gopalganj2.biharanjuman.org/
Location: Iqra Public High School, P.O. & Thana: Hathwa, Dist Gopalganj.
This district has a Muslim population of 20%.
Selection process of students and teachers is on. Counselling of desirous guardians and students was conducted on 6th March 2011. Students were assisted in filling up the application form for admission. Below are some photographs from the counselling session:

RAHBAR Coaching Centre: admission counselling for 2nd centre in Gopalganj @ Hathwa

RAHBAR Coaching Centre: admission counselling for 2nd centre in Gopalganj @ Hathwa

Team Leader: Dr. Arshad M Hashmi <hashmiam68@gmail.com>, Asstt Professor of Urdu, Gopeshwar College, Hathwa, Gopalganj. Mobile: 919934502098
Management Committee:
1. Dr. Arshad Masood Hashmi, Asstt Professor in Urdu Deptt (919934502098), Email:hashmiam68@gmail.com
2. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Asstt Professor in Chemistry, Gopeshwar College, Hathwa (9431543805)
3. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad, Asstt Professor in Botany, Gopeshwar College, Hathwa (9431275300)
4. prof Raajeshwar Baitha, Asstt Professor in Economics, Gopeshwar College, Hathwa (9471041061)
5. Prof Sharfuddin Ahmad Sharf, Asstt Professor in Urdu, BBN College, Bathua (9939295035), and
6. Br Tarique Anwar, Principal, Iqra Public High School, Hathwa (9006359786)

10th RAHBAR Coaching Centre @ Olhanpur, Chapra (Saran district) arranges 4th awards ceremony [23rd March 2011]:

4th Awards Ceremony, RAHBAR Coaching Centre, Olhanpur, Chapra, Saran, 23rd March 2011

Chief Guest: Janab Jahangir sb., retired Headmaster
The program started with recitation of Quran by Janab Mohd. Arshad Ali, Hafiz. Prizes were distributed to deserving students, as per following list. The chief guest, Janab. Jahangir Sb (Retired Headmaster), inspired and guided the students by his speech. Parents and other guests were also present in the function. The vote of Thanks was given by local team leader Janab Abdus Salam Khan sb.
For more details, and list of awardees, please visit the centre’s website: http://saran.biharanjuman.org/

4,830 friends of Bihar Anjuman’s facebook page: Facebook Profile of Bihar Anjuman, created on 23rd March 2010, has jumped from 4,580 friends, last month – 250 new members in a month, alhamdolillah … Become a friend, now! http://on.fb.me/gNBubT.

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