Maulana Azad Chair

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Maulana Azad Chair

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Since the time we achieved independence the country has come a long way in terms of progress and development. In these years, some serious efforts have gone into the rebuilding the society and correcting imbalances, which had hitherto kept social structure in a skewed state. However, in view of the on-going task of nation-building, continuous attempts in this direction are called for. In the plethora of these endeavours taking place at different levels, an ounce of effort could also consist in reviving the legacy of the founding fathers of modern India and revisiting their thought on social, political and national development. No matter how much we condemn the schisms based on religion, caste and region in our society, the fact remains that we continue to be in the grips of forces intent upon creating disharmony and divisions amongst the people.

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Dr. Epper Vilas S.
Assistant Professor,
Department of Commerce
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, Pin: 431004

Phone No: 9421429278

E-mail: vilaseppar@gmail.com

About the Centre
The Thrust Area
Objectives
Implementation of Objectives and Achievements
Programmes and Activities
About the Centre

Since India achieved independence, the nation has made significant strides in progress and development. Over these years, considerable efforts have been directed towards rebuilding society and rectifying imbalances that had historically skewed the social structure. However, given the ongoing task of nation-building, continuous endeavors in this direction remain essential. Amidst the multitude of efforts at various levels, a modest contribution could involve reviving the legacy of the founding fathers of modern India and revisiting their thoughts on social, political, and national development. Despite condemning societal divisions based on religion, caste, and region, the reality is that forces aiming to create disharmony and division persist. Therefore, a strong resistance to these forces is necessary, not only publicly but also within our own minds and hearts. The establishment of the Maulana Azad Chair at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, under the sponsorship of the UGC, represents a small step in this direction.

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Chair aims to promote the social, political, and cultural ideas of Maulana Azad. Azad was a prominent leader in the nationalist movement who wholeheartedly championed the cause of Hindu-Muslim unity, as well as secularism and socialism. Studying Azad's ideas holds significant relevance in the current context, especially as the country navigates the uncharted path of globalization. Such study is also crucial due to Azad's wide-ranging concerns beyond politics. A distinguished religious scholar who authored a commentary on the Holy Quran, he was also a poet, journalist, essayist, and orator, embodying a multifaceted personality. The Azad Chair provides students and research scholars with a platform to explore the ideas of this versatile figure and potentially utilize them as a resource for building the nation and society.

The Thrust Area
  • Journalism
  • Higher Education
  • Urdu and Arabic Literature
  • Freedom Movement
  • Comparative Study in religion
  • Secularism and Socialism
Objectives
  • To introduce and extend Maulana Azad's secular views
  • To disseminate his views on communal harmony and national integration
  • To introduce to academia and different social segments, Azad's concepts of access and equality
  • To introduce Azad's quest for educational excellence
  • To introduce his contribution to the growth of technical and professional education in the country
  • To bring out his contribution to language and literature
  • To introduce his contribution to journalism
  • To start a certificate course in Peace studies based on Azad's ideas. Government officers, especially from Police, Revenue, and Corporations, will be admitted as takers of the course.
Implementation of Objectives and Achievements
  • The Chair was established in the latter half of 2010. So far, the following activities have been organised under its auspices:
  • A comprehensive diploma syllabus on secular discourses has been prepared with the help of experts in the field.
  • A diploma course in Communal Harmony and Social Justice has been prepared.
  • A certificate course in Peace Studies has been prepared.
Programmes and Activities

Extension Services

One of the basic objectives of this Chair is to reach out to the society, especially teachers and students coming from different segments. With this in mind, a seminar on Azad's social and political views was organised in collaboration with Aurangabad Municipal Corporation in 2011. Teachers and students from different colleges and schools with different mediums of instruction (Marathi, English, Urdu, and Hindi) participated in the seminar. Aurangabad Municipal Corporation played a proactive role in the seminar by taking several important initiatives, like issuing special notices to government and corporation schools asking their teachers to attend the seminar. As a result, a large number of participants were present. Professors and experts from various disciplines and languages (Marathi, English, Urdu, and Hindi) delivered lectures on the occasion. Scholarly papers were presented on different dimensions of Azad's personality and his socio-political and cultural views. Participants were given certificates of presentation and participation.

Seminar Planned on Azad's Death Anniversary

The Chair has planned a seminar on the eve of the death anniversary of Azad, which falls on the 22nd of February 2012, in collaboration with Aurangabad Municipal Corporation and Lok Seva Shikshan Prasrak Mandal. The event is proposed to be organised at Maulana Azad Research Centre, Majnu Hill, Aurangabad. Following activities are planned on the occasion:

Inauguration

The program will be inaugurated by the Municipal Commissioner in the presence of the Hon'ble Mayor, social leaders, comparators, and other dignitaries from different walks of life.

Documentary

A documentary highlighting Azad's life and work, his political struggle, and socio-cultural contributions will be screened.

Workshop

A workshop will be organised on the New Education Policy and Maulana Azad, in which experts from different disciplines and languages (Marathi, English, Urdu, and Hindi) will conduct deliberations.

Certificates will be awarded to the presenters and participants.

Research

Under the Chair, two junior full-time research fellowships have been awarded to the following students:

Noor-ul-Ain

Aisha Siddiqua

D-Upcoming Programmes

The Diploma Course will start in June-2012.

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