CHENNAI: The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) celebrated the 4th AMP National Awards for Social Excellence 2024 on Independence Day at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology.
The event honored the late Moosa Raza, IAS (Retd.), with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, received by his family.
Awards were presented to around 100 changemakers and 100 state-level NGOs in various categories, with 10 organizations receiving national recognition. Noteworthy national awardees included ALTNEWS, APCR, IMRC, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), Allana CSR, Pataka CSR, and Seethakathi Trust. The Tarraqi I Foundation received the Omair Khatani Memorial Award, and the Partner of the Year Award went to BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. Prominent individuals recognized included Syed Zubair Ahmad (MuslimMirror), Mohammed Wajihuddin (Times of India), Aslayah Kallakath (Maktoob Media), Abdur Rahman IPS (Retd.), Akramul Jabbar IRS (Retd.), Hammad Rahman, Adil Meraj, and Dr. Syeda Ruksheda.
Mrs. Mariam Habib, Trustee of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, highlighted the vital role of NGOs in societal change and the ongoing legacy of B.S. Abdur Rahman.
Dr. N. Raja Hussain, Registrar of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, discussed the university’s collaboration with AMP to develop students and faculty through guest programs. The event was presided over by University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. T. Murugesan.
Farooq Siddiqui, Head of the AMP National Coordination Team, emphasized AMP’s collaborative efforts with over 7,000 social organizations across India through the AMP NGO Connect project, aiming to build capacity and implement welfare projects.
Ms. Shereen Sultana, State Head, AMP Tamil Nadu, detailed AMP’s initiatives and encouraged collective efforts for societal betterment and nation-building.
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