11-29-2003, 02:53 AM
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/artic...326367.cms
<b> 'Plane' whiz-kid lands HAL job </b>
ANANTHA KRISHNAN M.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2003 08:17:02 PM ]
BANGALORE: In a swift response to a Times of India report , Hindustan Aeronautics on Thursday decided to give Mohd Muzakkir Sharieff a job and adopt him to let him pursue his future education.
Moved by the boy's capabilities in building an aircraft, but his inability to pursue education for want of funds, HAL chairman N R Mohanty broke the good news to Muzakkir's family members by paying a surprise visit to his house in Munireddypalya in Bangalore.
Mohanty, accompanied by Sanjeev Sahi, director (personnel), HAL, took a close look at Muzakkir's aircraft â Passion for Success (PFS-1) â and later had a one-on-one with Muzakkir.
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"I wanted to know what the boy's ideas are. After seeing his work, knowledge of aeronautics, passion for higher studies and need for a job, I knew I met a human being who was different. I didn't wan't to lose him and, as a special case, decided to offer an appropriate position in HAL. This is HAL's Id gift to Muzakkir," Mohanty said.
Mohanty said HAL would train the boy. "We will fund his education and help him fulfil his dreams. His choice is aeronautics and now he will have to decide where he would pursue his studies," Mohanty added.
Sanjeev Sahi, who had a walk-and-talk session with Muzakkir at his house, briefed the boy about his career options.
"I was amazed by his spark. But if he has to fan it into a flame, he has to pursue education, even while working with us."
Muzakkir's story touched President A P J Abdul Kalam, who was reminded of his days in Bangalore as a scientist, and also aviation gurus across the country.
Muzakkir himself â besieged by the media in the last few days â was pleasantly surprised and at a loss for words.
"I don't know. I can't believe this. I am accepting the offer. May be I can now build another plane with better spares. I am happy that I can study now and help my mother. I thank every one," he said.
Expressing gratitude to The Times of India readers across the country, who chipped in to propel Muzakkir's passion, his father Mohd. Sameeullah, a retired Urdu teacher, said: "His tireless efforts are bearing fruit now. I thank Allah and all The Times of India readers who came to his rescue."
As Muzakkir sets to take off on pursuing his ambition, we thank our readers for the support.
GLIMPSE OF RESPONSE
The Hyderabad-based Mannan Institute of Science and Technology offered an engineering seat on full scholarship
The Bangalore-based Al-Ameen Educational Society promised to fund his studies anywhere in Karnataka
BSNL general manager B R Baliga said he would restore the telephone connection (3439209) and Muzakkir's parents could repay the dues in instalments
LCA test pilots to extend a special invitation to witness a flight of Tejas from the National Flight Test Centre
A website on aviation promises to keep Muzakkir informed about all the developments in aeronautics regularly
Help from scientists in IISc, TIFR and DRDO
NOTE : ALSO READ THE READERS' OPINIONS BELOW THIS ORIGINAL TIMES ARTICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE ....its good to see many people came to help him and some suggested a good idea of making A NATIONAL FUND FOR GIVING HELP/SCHOLARSHIPS to such excellent exceptional childrens instead of wasting money here and there.
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<b> 'Plane' whiz-kid lands HAL job </b>
ANANTHA KRISHNAN M.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2003 08:17:02 PM ]
BANGALORE: In a swift response to a Times of India report , Hindustan Aeronautics on Thursday decided to give Mohd Muzakkir Sharieff a job and adopt him to let him pursue his future education.
Moved by the boy's capabilities in building an aircraft, but his inability to pursue education for want of funds, HAL chairman N R Mohanty broke the good news to Muzakkir's family members by paying a surprise visit to his house in Munireddypalya in Bangalore.
Mohanty, accompanied by Sanjeev Sahi, director (personnel), HAL, took a close look at Muzakkir's aircraft â Passion for Success (PFS-1) â and later had a one-on-one with Muzakkir.
Photo of her mother and N.Mhanty giving him Mithai. <!--emo&
--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--emo&--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo--> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.d...oID=326928 "I wanted to know what the boy's ideas are. After seeing his work, knowledge of aeronautics, passion for higher studies and need for a job, I knew I met a human being who was different. I didn't wan't to lose him and, as a special case, decided to offer an appropriate position in HAL. This is HAL's Id gift to Muzakkir," Mohanty said.
Mohanty said HAL would train the boy. "We will fund his education and help him fulfil his dreams. His choice is aeronautics and now he will have to decide where he would pursue his studies," Mohanty added.
Sanjeev Sahi, who had a walk-and-talk session with Muzakkir at his house, briefed the boy about his career options.
"I was amazed by his spark. But if he has to fan it into a flame, he has to pursue education, even while working with us."
Muzakkir's story touched President A P J Abdul Kalam, who was reminded of his days in Bangalore as a scientist, and also aviation gurus across the country.
Muzakkir himself â besieged by the media in the last few days â was pleasantly surprised and at a loss for words.
"I don't know. I can't believe this. I am accepting the offer. May be I can now build another plane with better spares. I am happy that I can study now and help my mother. I thank every one," he said.
Expressing gratitude to The Times of India readers across the country, who chipped in to propel Muzakkir's passion, his father Mohd. Sameeullah, a retired Urdu teacher, said: "His tireless efforts are bearing fruit now. I thank Allah and all The Times of India readers who came to his rescue."
As Muzakkir sets to take off on pursuing his ambition, we thank our readers for the support.
GLIMPSE OF RESPONSE
The Hyderabad-based Mannan Institute of Science and Technology offered an engineering seat on full scholarship
The Bangalore-based Al-Ameen Educational Society promised to fund his studies anywhere in Karnataka
BSNL general manager B R Baliga said he would restore the telephone connection (3439209) and Muzakkir's parents could repay the dues in instalments
LCA test pilots to extend a special invitation to witness a flight of Tejas from the National Flight Test Centre
A website on aviation promises to keep Muzakkir informed about all the developments in aeronautics regularly
Help from scientists in IISc, TIFR and DRDO
NOTE : ALSO READ THE READERS' OPINIONS BELOW THIS ORIGINAL TIMES ARTICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE ....its good to see many people came to help him and some suggested a good idea of making A NATIONAL FUND FOR GIVING HELP/SCHOLARSHIPS to such excellent exceptional childrens instead of wasting money here and there.
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