Professor Zakia Athar Siddiqi receives Dr. B. R. Ambedkar International Award for her work in digital education

ALIGARH: Professor Zakia Athar Siddiqi, a respected educationist and visionary leader, has been honoured with the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar International Award for her outstanding contribution to digital education in India. The award was presented by the Tirupati Balaji Educational International Foundation, a unit supported by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This special recognition was part of the National Excellence Awards Ceremony, where individuals who have made a significant impact in the field of education and national development were celebrated.

A distinguished Indian educationist, Professor Siddiqi is renowned for her significant contributions to women’s education. She served as the Principal of the Women’s College at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where she played a pivotal role in advancing academic excellence and empowering female students.. She was recognized for her outstanding efforts in promoting academic excellence and fostering the growth of students and educators alike. Her visionary leadership and innovative teaching methods have set a benchmark for others to follow.

Professor Siddiqi has dedicated her entire career to improving education through the use of technology. As the head of Aligarh Public School, she has worked tirelessly to bring modern digital tools into classrooms. Under her strong and visionary leadership, the school has been awarded the Best Digital India Award four times. These awards were given by both state and central governments, which shows how exceptional her work has been. It is very rare for a school to receive this honour multiple times, and this achievement clearly highlights her hard work and dedication.

She has always believed that education should be for everyone, no matter where they live or what background they come from. By using digital methods like e-learning, online teaching tools, and smart classrooms, she has helped many students and teachers improve their learning and teaching experience. Her goal has been to make education more accessible, inclusive, and up to date.

Professor Siddiqi is also known for empowering teachers by training them in new technologies. She has encouraged thousands of teachers to use digital tools to make their teaching more interesting and effective. Her work has not only changed the way schools teach but has also inspired many educators across India to follow her path. She has always spoken up for women’s empowerment and has motivated many girls to dream big and take leadership roles in education.