Hyderabad, April 20 (RAHNUMA):Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Monday stressed that behavioural and attitudinal change within the Muslim community is essential for long-term progress, placing education, discipline and responsible social habits at the centre of development.
Speaking after inaugurating ‘Shine Kindergarten’, a new initiative of Shine Model High School, at Al-Ain Colony in Shaheen Nagar here, he said true advancement depends on modern education and career planning. “Only higher education can change the fortune of any community”, he asserted.
Highlighting the impact of the 4% Muslim reservation, Shabbir Ali said over 22 lakh beneficiaries have accessed education and jobs since its implementation. Referring to MBBS admissions for 2024-25, he noted that 1,226 Muslim students secured seats across 65 medical colleges in Telangana, which together offer 8,965 seats. This included 485 boys and 741 girls, with 638 admissions under the BC-E quota.
Citing examples, Shabbir Ali said daughters of auto-rickshaw drivers and daily wage workers are now becoming doctors and professionals due to reservation, scholarships and government support. He also referred to two Muslim girls who completed MBBS and higher studies, stating that major government hospitals such as NIMS, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania Hospital are competing to recruit them. “Their value has increased because of education,” he said.
However, he expressed concern over declining academic interest among boys, blaming indiscipline and distractions. He urged the parents to play a more active role and called for better use of government schemes, stressing that welfare must be matched with community responsibility.
The programme was attended by Bahelmi Educational Board CEO Mohammed Abdul Junaid Bahelmi, Shine Model School Group Founder and Chairman Syed Nooruddin Ali Abid, along with community leaders, parents and educationists.
