About Us — Urdu Education Society Akola

Our Founding

A Vision Born in 1960

The Urdu Education Society Akola was founded in 1960 by Late Shri Khan Mohammad Asghar Husain — a man of remarkable public stature and private conscience. As a Member of the Lok Sabha representing Akola, he was intimately familiar with the aspirations and anxieties of ordinary families in the Vidarbha region.

At a time when quality education in the Urdu medium was scarce and access deeply unequal, he chose not merely to advocate but to act. With Usman Azad Urdu High School as the Society's founding institution, he set in motion an educational movement that would endure far beyond his own lifetime — one built not on charity, but on the firm belief that every child, regardless of language, background, or circumstance, deserves an education that opens doors rather than closes them.

That founding school became the seed of a forest. Over the decades that followed, the Society grew steadily and purposefully — adding girls' schools, secondary schools, a junior college, a B.Ed. college, and a Jan Shikshan Sansthan. Each new institution was a direct answer to a community need. And through each addition, the founding spirit remained unaltered: education as a right, not a privilege.

"To educate a child is to light a candle that never goes out."

— Late Shri Khan Mohammad Asghar Husain, Founder

Milestones

1960

The Society is Founded

Late Shri K M Asghar Husain establishes the Urdu Education Society Akola and opens Usman Azad Urdu High School — the first institution and the cornerstone of the Society's mission.

1977

Sardar Khan Urdu High School

The Society expands its footprint in Akola, opening its second secondary school with a focus on community values and academic discipline.

1981 – 1986

A Decade of Growth

Four new institutions are added in rapid succession: Gulam Dastagir Khan Urdu High School (1981), Rooh Afza Khanam Urdu Girls High School (1983), and Mansha-ur-Rehman Khan and Smt. Nemat Begum Urdu High Schools (both 1986).

1990

K M Asghar Husain College of Education

The Society enters higher education with the founding of its B.Ed. college, affiliated with S.G.B. Amravati University and recognised by the NCTE — a landmark in professional teacher training for the region.

2008

Jan Shikshan Sansthan

A Government of India partnership brings vocational and skill development education to working adults, women, and out-of-school learners in Akola.

2010 – Present

Continuing the Mission

Smt. Samina Anjum Urdu Girls High School is established in 2010. The Society today runs ten active institutions, continuing to evolve while remaining true to its founding values.

The People Behind the Purpose

A Multi-Generational Legacy of Leadership

What makes the Urdu Education Society Akola endure is not only its institutions — it is the unbroken chain of committed individuals who have given their time, energy, and conviction to its purpose across generations.

Founder President

Late Shri Khan Mohammad Asghar Husain

Founder President & Member of Parliament, Akola — Est. the Society 1960

Late Shri Khan Mohammad Asghar Husain was the founding force behind the Urdu Education Society Akola. A sitting Member of the Lok Sabha, he brought legislative vision and grassroots empathy to bear in equal measure. His decision to establish the Society in 1960 was rooted in a deeply-held conviction: that the Urdu-speaking communities of Vidarbha deserved educational institutions that honoured their language and culture without compromising on quality or ambition. The institutions he built, and the values he embedded in them, continue to guide the Society to this day. His legacy is not a relic — it is a living standard.

Current President

Shri K M Azhar Husain

President, Urdu Education Society Akola — Ex-Minister, Government of Maharashtra

Shri K M Azhar Husain carries forward a legacy that is both inherited and deeply personal. As the current President of the Society and a former Minister in the Government of Maharashtra, he brings to the role a rare combination: the political acumen to advocate effectively at the highest levels, and the institutional memory of a family that has been synonymous with education in Akola for over six decades. Under his presidency, the Society has continued to grow and modernise — expanding its reach, strengthening its governance, and affirming its commitment to serving communities that depend on quality Urdu-medium education. His leadership ensures not only continuity with the Society's founding ideals, but a clear-eyed vision for what those ideals must mean in the twenty-first century.

In Memoriam

Late Dr. I. U. Khan

Former Secretary, Urdu Education Society Akola

The Society's journey would be incomplete without honouring the profound contribution of the Late Dr. I. U. Khan, who served as its Secretary with unwavering dedication for many years. Dr. Khan was the institutional backbone of the Society during some of its most formative years of growth — a steady, scholarly hand that translated the founding vision into daily administrative reality. His deep commitment to educational quality, his personal investment in the welfare of students and staff, and his meticulous stewardship of the Society's affairs left an indelible mark on every institution under its umbrella. The standards he upheld and the systems he built continue to serve the Society well. He is remembered with the deepest respect and gratitude by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Official Communication

From the Secretary's Desk

Dr. Tabish Khan

Ph.D. in Education
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Secretary, Urdu Education Society Akola

Dear Students, Parents, Faculty, and Well-Wishers,

It is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to serve as Secretary of an institution whose foundations were laid by a visionary, whose walls have echoed with the voices of generations, and whose promise to the community remains as firm today as it was in 1960. The Urdu Education Society Akola began as a dream — to ensure that the children of this region would never have to choose between their mother tongue and their future. Today, that dream stands tall in the form of ten institutions, thousands of alumni, and a reputation for quality that has been earned, never assumed.

My own journey in education has been shaped by rigorous academic inquiry. Having earned a doctorate in Education from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, I understand that genuine educational excellence is not the product of tradition alone — it requires constant reflection, evidence-informed practice, and the courage to evolve. In my role as Secretary, I am committed to ensuring that the Society's institutions remain dynamic and forward-looking: embracing the imperatives of the National Education Policy, investing in the professional development of our faculty, and equipping our students with the skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Modernity and cultural rootedness are not opposites — they are, at their best, complementary. We intend to hold both with equal conviction.

At the same time, we remain deeply anchored in what makes this Society distinctive. The Urdu language is not merely a medium of instruction here — it is a living heritage, a marker of identity, and a source of profound literary and intellectual richness. We will continue to nurture it, celebrate it, and insist on its rightful place in the educational landscape of Maharashtra and India. To our students: you are the reason this Society exists, and your growth — academic, personal, and moral — is the measure by which we judge our own work. We ask only that you bring your full selves to every opportunity this Society offers you. The rest, we will do together.

Dr. Tabish Khan

Ph.D. (Education), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Secretary, Urdu Education Society Akola

Our Direction

Mission & Vision

Our Vision

To be the most trusted centre of learning for the Urdu-speaking community and beyond — an institution where academic excellence, cultural identity, and human values grow together.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, high-quality Urdu-medium education across all levels; to nurture teachers and learners who are competent, compassionate, and committed to lifelong learning; and to serve the wider community through academic, vocational, and cultural programmes that leave no one behind.

At a Glance

1960 Year the Society was founded by Late Shri K M Asghar Husain

10 Active institutions across secondary, collegiate, and vocational education

100% Consistent B.Ed. pass rate at S.G.B. Amravati University

NCTE Recognised teacher education college, meeting national standards

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Excellence

We set high standards and pursue them relentlessly — in classrooms, in examinations, and in character.

Cultural Pride

We celebrate Urdu not just as a language of instruction, but as a living heritage with a rich literary and intellectual tradition.

Inclusivity

Education belongs to everyone. We welcome students from all backgrounds and ensure no child is left behind.

Innovation

We evolve continuously, aligning with national education policy and adopting evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Integrity

We lead with honesty and transparency in every decision — administrative, academic, and institutional.

Service

We exist to serve our students, their families, and the wider community — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

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Ten schools and colleges. One enduring mission.

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