The nearly century-old minority educational institution has assumed responsibility for Mohammad Umar Rajjab Road and Patharwali English Medium Schools
MUMBAI — In a significant step aimed at expanding access to quality education for underprivileged children, Anjuman Khairul Islam Trust has taken over the management of two Mumbai Public Schools in Madanpura from the current academic year 2026-27.
The two institutions — Mohammad Umar Rajjab Road English Medium School and Patharwali English Medium School — were previously being run under the supervision of Ehtesab Foundation, an organisation associated with MLA Rais Shaikh.
Together, the schools provide education to around 1,200 students, all of whom will continue to receive free English-medium education under the management of Anjuman Khairul Islam (AKI).
The decision marks an important expansion of AKI’s educational activities as the institution approaches its centenary year. The trust has formally adopted both schools under its educational network and has pledged to strengthen academic standards and student development programmes.
On June 15, the first day of the new academic session, AKI General Secretary Hani Ahmed Farid and trustee Mahboob Patel visited both schools to welcome students, parents, teachers and headmasters.
During the visit, the management distributed roses and chocolates to students and interacted with them in classrooms. They introduced the institution and informed students that they would now be studying under the AKI educational network.
Addressing the students, the officials stressed the importance of education and regular attendance in school.
They told students that at a time when many families spend large amounts of money to secure English-medium education for their children, AKI is providing the same opportunity free of cost to deserving students.
“Our effort will be to ensure that children studying in these schools receive quality English-medium education and are equipped with the skills needed in today’s world,” the officials said during their interaction with students.
They added that experienced and qualified teachers had been appointed to maintain high educational standards and help students achieve better academic outcomes.
AKI has also assured school principals and teaching staff of its full support in improving educational quality and strengthening academic performance.
According to the trust, the responsibility of providing modern and quality education to nearly 1,200 students has been accepted as part of its wider mission of serving economically weaker sections of society.
The move is being viewed as an important development for families in Madanpura, many of whom depend on affordable or free educational opportunities for their children.
Anjuman Khairul Islam is one of Maharashtra’s oldest minority educational and welfare institutions. The organisation was founded in 1927 in Madanpura with only two orphan children.
Over the past century, it has grown into a major educational and social welfare network serving thousands of students across the state.
Nearly 100 years after its establishment, AKI has now entered a new phase by taking responsibility for public schools under a Public-Private Partnership model.
The institution has long been involved in the education and welfare of orphaned, needy and underprivileged children and continues to play a significant role in minority education in Maharashtra.
According to AKI officials, the organisation currently runs 74 schools and colleges across Mumbai and other districts of Maharashtra, providing education to around 30,000 students.
In addition, the trust manages five orphanages where approximately 1,200 children receive education, accommodation and care.
Educational experts and community leaders have welcomed the initiative, saying that access to quality English-medium education remains one of the most effective ways to improve opportunities for children from low-income families.
With the addition of the two Mumbai Public Schools, AKI’s educational network has expanded further, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to education, social welfare and community development.
