Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali – Educator · Activist · Founder of Chamak Foundation

Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali - Social Activist, Educator & NSS National Award Winner | Warangal

Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali — NSS National Award ceremony, 2012

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Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali — Educator and Social Activist, Warangal

1991Born in
Telangana

About the Visionary

From Dropout to Doctorate

Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali's story is one of extraordinary resilience — born into poverty in Chirlavancha village, Telangana, he once abandoned school to paste wall posters on the streets of Karimnagar just to survive. The fifth child of a lorry driver and a daily-wage labourer, Azam grew up without meals, uniforms, or books. When his father abandoned the family, his mother Khalida Begum carried the household alone. A slogan he spotted while pasting posters — "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – Sab Padhe, Sab Bade" — changed everything. His teachers supported him back to school, igniting a lifelong devotion to education.

Today, Dr. Azam Ali holds a Ph.D. in English from Kakatiya University and serves as an Assistant Professor. He is the Founder President of Chamak Foundation, an NGO empowering underprivileged children through education. He is a recipient of the President of India NSS National Award and the National Youth Award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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Achievements

A Journey of Distinction

1991

Chirlavancha, Telangana

Born into Poverty — A Fighter from Day One

Born the fifth child of Ahmed Hussain (lorry driver) and Khalida Begum (daily-wage labourer) in Chirlavancha village, Karimnagar district, Telangana.

~2006

Class 8 — The Turning Point

School Dropout Becomes Wall Poster Boy

Financial crisis forced him to drop out and work pasting wall posters. Spotting the "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan" slogan transformed his life. With teacher support, he rejoined school and never looked back.

Ph.D

Ph.D — Kakatiya University

Doctorate in English Literature

Earned his Ph.D. in English from Kakatiya University — a journey from a village government school to the apex of academic achievement, becoming a first-generation scholar in his family.

NGO

Founder President

Chamak Foundation — Light for Every Child

Founded the Chamak Foundation, an NGO committed to empowering underprivileged children through education, skill development, and community outreach across Telangana.

Youth

National Award

National Youth Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Honoured with the National Youth Award by the Government of India for exceptional dedication to youth development, social service, and community leadership.

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Highest Civilian Recognition

President of India — NSS National Award

Received the prestigious NSS National Award directly from the President of India — the nation's highest recognition for voluntary social service — crowning a life of purpose and perseverance.

Watch & Listen

Dr. Azam Ali in Action

Inspiring talks, award ceremonies, and community programmes — witness the journey firsthand.

Award Ceremony

Presentation of NSS National Award — Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, 2019

Featured Talk

Mohammad Azam Ali — Inspiring Talk at Josh Talks Telugu

Award Ceremony

Presentation of National Youth Award 2017–18 — Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

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