Bihar and Jharkhand Minority Commission chiefs discuss minority welfare issues in Jamshedpur
JAMSHEDPUR —The demand for establishing a Qadri Arabic-Persian University in Jharkhand has gained fresh attention after senior minority leaders discussed the issue during a meeting held at Madrasa Faizul Uloom in Jamshedpur on Sunday.
The meeting was attended by Ghulam Rasool Balyawi, Chairperson of the Bihar State Minority Commission, and Hidayatullah Khan, Chairperson of the Jharkhand State Minority Commission. Several issues related to minority education, social welfare, economic development and constitutional rights were discussed during the meeting.
Both leaders stressed the need for the proper implementation of government welfare schemes and maintaining peace and social harmony in society.
During the meeting, Balyawi raised the demand for the establishment of a Qadri Arabic-Persian University in Jharkhand, saying that such an institution would help students pursuing traditional Islamic education receive wider academic recognition.
He said that the demand had earlier been placed before Hafizul Hasan Ansari, Jharkhand’s Minister for Minority Welfare. According to Balyawi, the minister had given a positive response regarding the proposal.
“The establishment of a Qadri Arabic-Persian University in Jharkhand will be a historic step for the future of students. It will help students of Alim and Fazil courses get better academic recognition and more opportunities,” Ghulam Rasool Balyawi said.
Balyawi referred to the example of Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University in Bihar, which was established to bring Alim and Fazil degrees closer to recognised academic standards. He said a similar institution in Jharkhand could benefit thousands of students studying Arabic and Persian courses.
“Students who complete Alim and Fazil courses should have opportunities for higher education and employment. A recognised university can help remove many difficulties faced by these students,” he added.
Responding to the demand, Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairperson Hidayatullah Khan said that efforts regarding the proposal had already started. He informed that discussions had taken place with Minority Welfare Minister Hafizul Hasan Ansari in Ranchi and that the minister was expected to discuss the matter with Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
The meeting also highlighted wider concerns related to minority education and welfare in Bihar and Jharkhand. Leaders said that educational institutions supporting language and traditional studies have an important role in providing opportunities to students.
Balyawi said that if the proposed university is established in Jharkhand, it would mark an important development for students pursuing Arabic and Persian education and help them build better academic and career prospects.
