Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Nov 1: Muslim Educational Trust, Baba Ghulam Shah Academy, Thannamandi, Rajouri celebrated its 41st Foundation Day today with full fervour and gaiety.
Colourful cultural items were presented by the students of the school.
Prof. Javaid Musarat, Vice Chancellor Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri was the chief guest on the occasion while K K Kapoor, prominent educationist and social worker of Pirpanchal region presided over the function.
In his well come address, the founder of the institution, Khurshid Ahmed Bismil highlighted the concept of modern education. He spelled out in detail the role of Muslim Educational Trust in bringing educational renaissance in Pirpanchal region and in the establishment of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri Chief guest in his address lauded vehemently the role of this educational trust in uplifting the status of Muslims in general and of Pirpanchal region in particular in the field of education. He also donated Rs 10,000 for library of the institution.
Later prizes were given by him to all toppers of the school in academic and cultural activities.
One of the important event of the function was presentation ceremony of the M.D. Bandey Memorial Award which this institution gives on its annual day to any personality of the Pirpanchal region for his/her outstanding contribution in the field of education and social work. This year it was given to Kewal Krishan Kapoor of Poonch, retired Chief Education Officer.