We are dedicatedly working to empower all: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Under the joint aegis of the Marwar Muslim Educational and Welfare Society and the American Federation of Muslim American of Indian Origin (AFSI), the FC Gala Award was held at Maulana Azad University, Bujhawad, Jodhpur on Saturday, where Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was present as the chief guest.

Appreciating the efforts of Maulana Azad University, Naqvi said that society cannot be empowered without education, the central government is keenly focusing on skill development and has allocated 70 percent of the budget for education and skill development. We are dedicatedly working to fulfill prime minister's dream of empowering all. He further added that nearly 42 lakh people have been connected with employment-oriented programs.

During the event, Union Minister of State for Agriculture,  MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that we are working to educate the minorities. He also announced to release 11 lakh rupees for Maulana Azad University from MPLAD fund. National Minority Commission member Sunil Singh said that effective representation of the Central Government has also been ensured in our journey. Dr Razia Ahmed, International President of the American Foundation who is of Indian Origin, said that this institution is dedicated to the education of the entire country.

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• Appreciating the efforts of Maulana Azad University, Naqvi said that society cannot be empowered without education and the central government is keenly focusing on skill development.