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Dr. K.Abdullah Basha

This article is about the former Principal of Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy. .

Dr. K.Abdullah Basha better known as Basha Sir (03 October 1942 – 12 Jan 2017) was the 5th Principal of Jamal Mohamed College and Founder Director of Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, is a senior professor and principal with more than forty five years of experience in teaching and research; specialized in Managerial Economics, Macro Economics, International trade and Labor Problems. He was awarded "Vikas Ratan Gold Award” in 2002 by International Integration and Growth Society New Delhi for maintaining excellent academic standards. He is 70(seventy) by 03-10-2014. A popular speaker with find sense of humor in Tamil, English and Urdu and can read Hindi & Arabic. He was rendering social services as adviser and consultant to the institutions (Schools and Colleges) in this part of the country. He has organized many National and International Seminars and Conferences and traveled to foreign countries to deliver lectures, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain etc.

He also has vast experience in the field of higher education, associating himself with a number of University bodies and he is one of the recognized and active member of

1. Bharathidasan University Planning Board 2. All India Management Association, New Delhi 3. Trichy District Welfare fund Committee 4. Pear Team member of NAAC(National Accreditation and Assessment Council), Bangalore

Early life and education
Abdullah Basha was born on 03rd October 1942 to a Tamil Muslim family in Nariyambattu, Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. His father Mohamed Gouse Shaib was a honest business man and his mother Salma Bee was a housewife. His father owned a business in Trichy and across TamilNadu. Abdullah Basha was the 2nd of five brothers and two sister in his family. After the demise of his father, the business were lost over the time; Abdullah Basha stood steady on towards the learning path and joined the college at Tiruchippalli. In his school years, Abdullah Basha had average grades but was described as a bright and hardworking student who had a strong desire to learn. He spent hours on his studies, especially economics. After completing his education at the Jamia Islamia Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Abdullah Basha went on to attend Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, then affiliated with the University of Bharathidasan, from where he graduated his Master Degree in Economics in 1967.

Career as a Professor, HOD, Director, Principal and Coordinator
Credit for the prominence and prestige that Jamal Mohamed allege enjoys today goes inveitably to the Master Administrator who as the principal between 1998-2003 brought far reaching progressive changes and development


 * The doors of the College were thrown open to the Girl Students during 1999-2000 and at present 6000 girl studends are pursuing higher education in the UG and PG classes
 * The College has been accredited with a ‘Five Star Status’ by National Accreditation and Assessment Council in the year 2000 for maintaining quality and excellence in higher education
 * Served as Director of MBA in JJ college of Engineering and Technology, Trichy and also as Director Advisor of MBA and MCA courses
 * With great ethusiasm, he has taken the college to its Golden Jubilee and almost all departments in the college were upgraded into research departments
 * A number of goodwill missions have been undertaken by visiting foreign countries like Middle East. UAR, Kuwait, Bahrain. Malaysia and Singapore recently to strengthen the relationship between the institution and other countries
 * Delivered lectures on "National integration and Communal harmony" both in India and Middle Eastern countries
 * Nominated as the Member of the Planning Board of the Bharathidasan University, Trichy by her Excellency Fathima Beevi. the Governor of Tamil Nadu for a period of three years from 1999-2002
 * One of the Organisers of World Thirukural Conference at Tiruchirappalli during 7,8,9 December 1999
 * Served as Programme Officer of the National Service Scheme, as Co-ordinator of Community and Social Service Scheme and Co-ordinator of the National Integration Samithi sponsored by Ministry of Education & Social Welfare, Government of India

Tenure as Principal



 * Awarded Vikas Ratan Gold Award in 2002 by international integration and Growth Society, New Delhi for the significant contribution made in the field of Higher Education
 * The College has been accredited with a Five Star Status by NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council) for maintaining excellent academic standards
 * A Separate Girl's Section was opened in 1999 with the introduction of career -oriented courses like Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Business Administration, Commerce and English,Literature 'at the (U.G) and Commerce and Information Science at the (PG) levels. With a strength of around 1000 girls at present the college has taken a step forward thus providing good quality education leading to women's empowerment
 * A number of Research Programmes leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. have been introduced in all the departments like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Economics, English, Tamil and Commerce thereby promoting a research culture in the College
 * A number of goodwill missions have been undertaken by visiting foreign countries like Middle East, Malaysia, and Singapore recently to strengthen the relationship between the institution and other countries
 * As a member of Trichy district Welfare Fund Committee a number of programmes were initiated for the welfare of the public and students in Tiruchirappalli
 * Delivered Lectures extensively in countries like Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore on various topics of current interest
 * In view of the excellent services rendered in the College in various academic and administrative spheres, the Management of the College gave an extension of service, with sancation of the Govt of Tamil Nadu to serve as Principal of the college beyond 58 ( the age of retirement) for a period of two years. The extension of service is approved by the Tamil Nadu Govt. in very rare cases
 * Delivered lectures on "National Integration and Communal Harmony" both in India and Middle Eastern Countries.
 * A Popular  speaker with a fine sense of humour in Tamil, English and Urdu
 * Invited as the Chief Guest for various functions organized by the colleges, Govt. Organizations, Sports Bodies and various Associations throughout Tamil Nadu

Administrative Responsibilities Held



 * Nominated as the Member of the Planning Board of the Bharathidasan University by Her Excellency Fathima Beevi, the Governor of Tamil Nadu for a period of three years from 1999-2002
 * One of the Organisers of State level World Thirukural Conference at Tiruchirappalli during 7,8,9 December 1999
 * Served as Vice Principal of Jamal Mohamed College from June 1997 to May 1998 and has acted as Principal in-charge during the Principal's absence
 * Served as Head of the Department of Economics since June 1989 till 31-05-2003
 * Served as Member of the Senate of the Bharathidasan University since 1996 till 31-05-2003
 * Served as Co-ordinator of the U.G.C sponsored Vocational Course on"Office Management and Secretarial Practice" Since 1997
 * Served as Chief Superintendent of Examinations of Bharathidasan University from 1992 to 1994 and also as Chief Superintendent of Examination. Madras University for Distance Education from 1996 till 31-05-2003
 * Served as Member of P.G. Board of Studies in Economics of the Bharathidasan University from 1994 to 1986
 * Served as Chief Warden and Co-ordinator of the Jamal Mohamed College Main Hostel from 1985 to 2003
 * Served as Programme Officer of the National Service Scheme from 1982 to 1992
 * Served as Co-ordinator of Community and Social Service Scheme from 1976 to 1980
 * Served as Co-ordinator of the National Integration Samithi sponsored by Ministry of Education & Social Welfare, Government of India from 1977 to1981
 * Served as Vice -President of the College Planning Forum from1974 to 1977
 * Nominated as Member of the Tiruchirappalli District Welfare Fund Committee in 2001 by the District Collector of Tiruchirappalli
 * Nominated to serve as University Representative on the Management Committee of the A.D.M College for Women by Bharathidasan University
 * Co-ordinator for Madras University, Madurai Kamarajar University, Bharathidasan University for Distance Education Programmes

Academic Programmes

 * Attended a U.G.C Sponsored Refresher Courses in Advanced Economic Theory and Economic Growth, conducted by the Department of Economics, Amiamalai University from 10h May to 5th June, 1970
 * Attended a U.G.C.Sponsored Faculty Improvement Scheme held at University of Madras, Madras,from 24th May to 7th June, 1976
 * Attended an Orientation Course on Semester System held at Avinashilingain Arts & Science College from Women, Coimbatory from 18th May to 21" May, 1978
 * Attended a Workshop on Project Report, conducted by Bharathidasan University, 25-26 th March, 1986
 * Participated in a Five Day U.G.C All India Seminar on "Long Term Fiscal Policy" held in Jamal Mohamed College, 1986
 * Participated in 28th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics sponsored by Indian Society of Labour Economics (New Delhi) at National College, Tiruchirappalli
 * Participated in 7th Annual Conference on "Long Term Fiscal Policy and Child Labour" organized by the Association of Economists of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry (24 -25th January, 1987) and 17 th Annual Conference of the same held at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli.'
 * Attended a Three Day Workshop on Futurology held at Bharathidasan University organized by the Curriculum Development Cell 1618th September, 1998
 * Served as Director of a U.G.C National Seminar on Nation Integration for 27 -28th May,Development 1989 at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
 * Undergone the Three Day Orientation Programme in Islamic Economics at Jamal Mohamed college, Tiruchirappalli, from 12 to 14th August, 1995 organized by Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
 * Attended the Regional Seminar on "Common Minimum Programme" at St. Joseph College, Tiruchirappalli, sponsored by All Indian Association for Christian Education on 10 -11th October, 1996
 * Participated in the Workshop on Tax Deduction at Source and Personal Taxation organized by Direct Taxes Regional Training Institute, Bangalore at Sangam Hotel, Tiruchirappalli, on 7, 8th November, 1997
 * Participated in the National Seminar on Ninth Fivv year Plan Projections Prospects - Problems held at St. Joseph College from 11 -13th December, 1997
 * Attended the All India Management Convention at Kolkotta, 12 -15th September, 2002
 * Participated at the Principal's Conference of llharathidasan University, Tiruchimppalli, 18 th September 2002
 * Served as a Resource Person and delivered lectures at the Academic Staff College, Trichy

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 * Participated in Six Day Semester Pattern and Workshop of Community & Social Science Trainin organized by the Madras University at Avinashilingam Home Sckcncc College, Coimbatore, from 17-21° May, 1978
 * Attended 12 -Day N.S.S. Training Programme in Madras School of Social work at Madras from 27th May to 7th June, 1982
 * Participated in the 12 Day U.G.C . sponsored Training of Trainers Programme of Adult Education held at Jama1 Mohamed College, during April 17-28th 1978
 * Attended a Pre-camp Orientation Programme for N.S.S. conducted by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 07-1 1-1982
 * Attended a training Programme of Mss Programme for Functional Literacy for N.S.S. on 24th August, 1988 at PG Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
 * Attended a Four-Day MPFL Training cum Workshop organised by Directorate of Adult education, New Delhi, at Tamilnadu Bishop Council,Tiruchirappulli, 18-21° December. 1990
 * Attended ten day camps from 1990 to 2002

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences

 * Attended a U.G.C Sponsored Seminar on 20 Point Economic Programme at Jamal ohamed College on 20-08-1976
 * Attended Symposium on "Teachers and National Integration" sponsored by National ntegration Samithi at Jamal Mohamed College on 03-12-1983
 * Attended the First All India Anti-Dowry conference organized by Anti-Dowry Association and Leo Club at Thevar Hall, Trichy on 0-02-1986
 * Delivered a Talk on 'New Education Policy' organized Lion's Club in Trichy on 18-11-1 6
 * Attended a WorkshOp on "Educational Approaches towards achieving National Integration" sponsored by Foundation for Amity and National Solidarity, New Delhi at Academic Staff College, Trichy on 21-22nd October, 1988
 * Attended a Seminar on the State of Tiruchirappalli Environment sponsored by Society of Environmental Eduction & Trichy Municipality at Academic Staff College, Trichy on 22-24th September 1989
 * Served as Resource Person in its Pre-Service Training Course for Animators in Adult Education sponsored by Adult Continuing Eduction Centre, Bharathidasan University at Jamal Mohamed College on 25-30th November, 1989
 * Served as Resource Person in National Integration Week Celebration Seminar sponsored by Trichy District Collectrorate at National College Higher Secondary School, Trichy on 19-11-1990
 * Served as Resource person in the Centenary Celebration of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Seminar organized by Southern Railway Division, Trichy at Zonal Training School, Trichy Junction on 13-12-1990

Trichy District Family Welfare Department Programmes (Government of India Programme)

 * Delivered the Presidential Address at a Seminar on "Population Education for School Headmasters" at Bishop Heber School, Trichy on 29-01-1984
 * Delivered the Key Note Address on Population Education Training Programme for Family Programme workers at Hotel Anand, Trichy on 18.03.1984
 * Served a a Resource Person at a Seminar on "Population Education for College Teachers" at National College, Trichy on 03-08-1985
 * Delivered th Inaugural Address at a Seminar on "Population Education for Teachers" at Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Trichy on 07-04-1986
 * Served as a Convener for a Seminar on "Population Education for N.S.S. Volunteers" at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 28-11-1987
 * Served as a Convener for a Seminar on "Population Education and World Literacy Day" at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 23-03-1990
 * Delivered the Presidential Address at a Seminar on "Population Education for Voluntary Association" at Khajamalai Ladies Association, Trichy on 30-03-1990
 * Delivered the Presidential Address at a Seminar on "Population Education for Voluntary Association" at Khajamalai Ladies Association, Trichy on 30-03-1990

Publications

 * "Tradition and Modernity", Interfaith Dialogue (Mothi Printers, 1981) pp.105-113
 * "The Problem of Child Labour". Peninsular Economist. I, Nol (1987-1988)
 * "World Population and India" and "Population and Economics Development Presented at the Seminar on Population Education, Family Welfare Department (G01) and NSS. 2 November} 1987 and published in the Seminar Manual
 * "Khajamian Rowther - A Titon among Tanners", Founders Day Souvenir Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy (1988)
 * "Role of Commercial Banks in Rural Finance with reference to Tiruchirappalii District" at the 18th Annual Conference of Association of Economists Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Souvenir - 1997
 * Served as Editor-in-Chief for the College Magazine JAMAL for five years (1998 to 2003)

Death
During 4th to 6th January 2017, Abdullah Basha traveled to Cochin and Munnar for a tour along with his elder sons father-in-law Jafarullah Sahib. Later after his back from the tour, he was perfectly fine and led normal life, within next 2 days, on 11th early hours he experienced pain on his back, legs and stomach. He fainted and become unconscious, he was rushed to KMC Hospital, Tiruchirappalli. He fight back and recovered to consciousness after few hours. The entire day he was fine and met all his 3 sons and relatives who visited to the KMC Hospital. The next day 12th January 2017, he was normal at around 8.00 AM and spoke to younger son asusual. Around 9.30 AM, he again got fainted and become unconscious, shifted to ICU were he was fighting for his life. Later by 11.30 doctors declared dead. The cause was the distal abdominal aortic aneurysm enlargement was grown giant and unexpected rupture caused the sudden death.

On 13th Jan 2017, the former Principal was laid to rest at Kajamalai, Trichy with full honours. Over 30,000 people attended the last rites, including the social leaders, principal, professors and students across Tamil Nadu

Personal life
Abdullah Basha was the 2nd Son of five siblings and two sister.

Religious and spiritual views
Religion and spirituality were very important to Basha throughout his life.

Islam
A proud and practising Muslim, daily namāz and fasting during Ramadan were integral to Basha Sir's life. His father, in his hometown of Nariyumbattu, had strictly instilled the Islamic customs in his children. His father had also impressed upon the young Basha the value of interfaith respect and dialogue.

Awards and honours
Abdullah Basha was awarded "Vikas Ratan Gold Award” in 2002 by International Integration and Growth Society New Delhi for maintaining excellent academic standards. He is 70(seventy) by 03-10-2014. A popular speaker with find sense of humor in Tamil, English and Urdu and can read Hindi & Arabic. He was rendering social services as adviser and consultant to the institutions (Schools and Colleges) in this part of the country.