A whopping 12,822 school going orphans have benefited from the scholarships issued by Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust (HZCT). “Just in a year, the good cause in this Ramadan was done”, said Chairman HZCT Mr. Ghiasuddin Babukhan. The HZC trust’s annual report released at Annual Meet and Iftar organized by the trust in Hyderabad today. Mr. Babukhan said “around Rs 4.5 crore were spent by the trust in these scholarships in just one year. In addition, nearly 20 lakh rupees distributed by the trust in the form of scholarships for post metric and professional courses. HZCT also distributed nearly 12,000 food packs among all students including orphans as part of their Ramadan program.
The Purpose Of Zakat Trust
Every year, the Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust supports the impoverished and the weaker sections of the society. The majority portion of funds used to educate the deserving and the needy. 103 Urdu medium schools and 3 English medium schools are supported by the trust in Telangana and Rayalseema. Their total strength is of 25,000 students out of which 72% are girl students. This year, total amount spent under school education project is about Rs.1.08 crores.
Zakat Trust’s Initiatives
“The Zakat trust aims to socially, educationally and financially empower the society through these initiatives”, the Chairman said. He added again “the trust has distributed about 12,000 food packs among students, including orphans and widow families. During this Ramadan 3,724 Eid cloth packs containing 2 Saris in each pack, and dresses for orphan children and widows have distributed. Moreover, 3500 fitra packs planned for distribution during last week of Ramadan with the trust’s total Ramadan projects costing Rs. 1.46 crores.
Furthermore, 316, SSC standard meritorious girl students of government schools were benefited more. The students, who secured at least 9.3 GPA and 9.5 GPA were awarded with Rs.10000 each.
Noble Initiatives
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Editor Siasat Daily said “interfaith meetings and Eid Milap programs are important necessities. And in the current scenario of the country.” Secretary Sultan ul Uloom Education Society Mr. Zafar Javeed appreciated the trust’s ‘noble initiatives’.
Mr. Ali Hyder presented the financial report while Chairman of FEED Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan, HZCT Secretary Mr. Ziauddin Nayyar, Mr. Khaleel Ahmed and others were also present on this occasion.
In 2018-19, nearly 1,23,148 people benefited from these schemes. During the last 27 years, the trust spent an amount of
Rs.123.00 crores on 13,22,904 beneficiaries.
