NewKerala.com

Educationist A.P. Majeed Khan, Founder of Noorul Islam Institutions, Dies at 91

A.P. Majeed Khan, the Chancellor of Noorul Islam University and chairman of nearly 20 educational and healthcare institutions, has passed away at 91 in Thiruvananthapuram. Rising from modest beginnings, he pioneered Kerala's first private industrial training institute, opening pathways for youth skill development and employment. His expansive network of institutions across education and healthcare sectors was matched by a personal legacy of extraordinary simplicity, humility, and compassion for the underprivileged. Majeed Khan remained deeply accessible, visiting his institutions daily into his nineties, and his charitable work supported countless lives through education and healthcare.

Key Points: A.P. Majeed Khan, Noorul Islam Chancellor, Passes Away at 91

  • Founded Kerala's first private ITI
  • Built network of education & healthcare institutions
  • Known for humility and accessibility
  • Championed skill development and employment
  • Provided charitable education and healthcare
2 min read

Kerala: Educationist and philanthropist A.P. Majeed Khan passes away at 91

Kerala educationist and philanthropist A.P. Majeed Khan, founder of Noorul Islam University and network of institutions, dies at 91 in Thiruvananthapuram.

"His life remains a testament to how quiet leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication can transform society."

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13

A.P. Majeed Khan, Chancellor of Noorul Islam University and Chairman of nearly 20 educational and healthcare institutions under the Noorul Islam banner, passed away here on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy defined not only by institution-building but also by extraordinary simplicity, humility, and compassion for the underprivileged.

The last rites will be held near Neyattinkara on Wednesday.

Born to Alisan Muhammed and Salmabeevi at the Vellamkulam bungalow in Neyyattinkara, Majeed Khan rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in the fields of education and healthcare in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

He scripted history by establishing Amaravila N.I. ITI, Kerala's first private industrial training institute, at a time when private participation in technical education was almost unthinkable.

That initiative opened new pathways for skill development and employment for generations of youth.

This pioneering effort paved the way for a wide network of institutions spanning engineering, arts, science, professional education, and healthcare.

He also founded the first engineering college in Kanyakumari district, dramatically expanding access to higher technical education in the region.

His institutions were deeply connected to public life.

Majeed Khan is best known for his humility and personal discipline.

Despite his stature, he led a simple life and remained deeply accessible.

Well into his nineties, he continued to visit most of his institutions daily, interacting with students, staff, and patients alike, until ill-health forced him to slow down after falling sick in November last year.

His charitable work touched countless lives -- supporting education for the poor, extending healthcare to those who could not afford it, and offering help without publicity or expectation.

The establishment of Neyyattinkara NIMS Medicity, launched during the golden jubilee of the Noorul Islam Educational Trust, stood as a reflection of his belief that service to humanity was the highest calling.

Majeed Khan's life remains a testament to how quiet leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication can transform society.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
What a life of service! Establishing the first private ITI in Kerala was a revolutionary step. He didn't just build institutions, he built futures for thousands of students from ordinary backgrounds. We have lost a giant.
A
Aman W
His humility is the real lesson here. How many chancellors of big universities do you see visiting campuses daily at 90+? He stayed connected to the ground. That's rare. May his legacy continue to inspire new generations.
S
Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. This is the kind of positive news from India that needs more coverage. A self-made man who dedicated his life to education and healthcare. The world needs more A.P. Majeed Khans.
K
Karthik V
While his contributions are immense, I hope the institutions he built maintain his ethos of accessibility and simplicity. Sometimes, after the founder is gone, these places become more commercial. That would be the real tribute - to keep his vision alive.
M
Meera T
The NIMS Medicity in Neyyattinkara has been a blessing for so many families in the region, including mine. He provided quality healthcare without making it about money. A life truly well-lived. Om Shanti.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50