The Approach Paper, “Muslim Vision of Secular India: Destination & Roadmap” prepared by scholar, Dr Javed Jamil, will be unveiled for nationwide public debate on 21st May, 2012 at India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
What shall be the role of Muslims in their dear country India that is progressing leaps and bounds on daily basis, what shall be their destiny and the approach map to reach it, what shall be the basis of their progress in the light of Muslim and Islamic viewpoint and analysis, and what shall be the parameters of growth and progress in the light of Islamic rules and within the framework of Indian constitution, these are some of the salient features of Dr. Javed Jamil’s paper titled “Muslim Vision of Secular India: Destination & Roadmap”.
Talking to R.N.I., Dr. Jamil said that the approach paper is important because it is the first comprehensive approach paper for trying to analyze the Muslim Perspective of India’s goals of development and developing a national level multi-faceted, holistic strategy for the socio-economic empowerment of Muslims within the parameters of Islam, Indian culture and national interests. The paper not only makes a critical analysis of national policies and presents a Muslim perspective of the direction in which the growth is taking place in the country, it also critically analyses the problems of the country especially related to economic disparity, erosion of human values, spread of social evils and overriding negative impact of economic forces; and critically analyses the problems Muslims are facing and discusses the various issues involved. It covers almost all range of issues from religious education to modern education, employment, absence of Muslims in corporate sector, problems in medium and small scale industries, issues related to Islamic Finance sector, urban developmental issues, rural issues, health issues, importance of NGO sector, empowerment of women within Islamic framework, social and security issues, issues related to media and many more.
The paper suggests more than 170 measures in different fields. Some of these measures are to be taken by the government, some by the community and some by the combined effort of both. The paper has 20 chapters covering all the aspects of the system.
It emphasizes coordination between the governmental and community institutions as most of these measures require efforts at both the levels. The paper also devotes a special chapter on Interfaith, stresses an all-religion alliance against social evils and calls for an end to communal hatred.
Dr. Javed Jamil’s paper is being seen with great optimism in certain sections of the society and it remains to be seen up to what extent the Government of India make use of this report. A blueprint or rather a roadmap to the progress of Muslims in the country has already been prepared and it is upon the decision-makers to see that adequate measures are taken for its implementation.
Mr K. Rahman Khan, Former Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha will release the document. Law & Minority Affairs Minister, Mr Salman Khurshid will be the Chief Guest. Eminent Journalist, Mr Azeez Burney will be the Guest of Honour. Renowned Philanthropist & President IICC, Mr Sirajuddin Qureshi will deliver the welcome address. A large number of dignitaries including politicians, academicians, social activists, religious scholars, media personalities and academicians are expected to gather for the event.

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