The Chairman of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission, Dr. U. Nisar Ahmed, visited N.S. Academy and Namma Nada Okkooota (NNO) Community Centre, operating under Namma Nada Okkooota, where he interacted with students, administrative representatives and office bearers to discuss educational initiatives and the challenges faced by students from minority communities.
During the visit, Mohammed Rafeeq Ajikaru, General Secretary of N.S. Academy and NNO Community Centre, presented an overview of the institution’s activities and educational initiatives. A formal representation was submitted to the Commission Chairman requesting the early completion and approval of pending student scholarship applications. Responding to the request, Dr. U. Nisar Ahmed directed the concerned Minority Welfare Department officials to expedite the approval process for pending applications.
Another important issue discussed during the meeting was the accommodation difficulties faced by students from Udupi district who travel to Bengaluru for higher education. The representatives highlighted the need for affordable hostel facilities to support students pursuing higher studies away from their hometowns.
Dr. U. Nisar Ahmed assured the representatives that efforts would be made to facilitate hostel accommodation for eligible students through the Minority Welfare Department.
The Commission Chairman also interacted with students, listened to their concerns and appreciated the educational initiatives and community-oriented activities carried out by N.S. Academy and NNO Community Centre.
The program was presided over by Nakwa Yahya, President of Namma Nada Okkooota, Udupi District.
Among those present were Mohammed Hussain Karkala, Trustee; Peer Saheb Udupi, Treasurer of the NNO Central Committee; Haroon Rasheed Sasthana, District Committee Member; Saleem Karkala, Joint Secretary; and Abbas Hanchikatte.
Mustafa Karkala, Vice President of N.S. Academy and NNO Community Centre, welcomed the gathering. Mohammed Rafeeq Ajikaru coordinated the program and delivered the vote of thanks. Akram Udupi and Shadab extended their support in organising the event.
Darul Huda Welfare recognises the importance of such educational initiatives and collaborative efforts in addressing students’ challenges, improving access to higher education and creating better opportunities for the next generation.
