Alefia Master, an educator and literary enthusiast known for her dedication to learning
and community engagement, was honoured with the Women Achiever Award 2026 at a
special International Women’s Day celebration organised by India Peace Centre at its Civil
Lines premises in Nagpur.
The programme brought together social workers, educators, professionals, and community
leaders to recognise women who have made meaningful contributions in various fields. The
event was organised by India Peace Centre in collaboration with Manzil Trust and Saving
Dreamz Foundation, and was supported by Nagpur Furniture Works.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Chief Guest Surbhi Shirpurkar,
Senior Journalist and National News Anchor at News18 India. The Guests of Honour were Mrs
Alice Joe Paul, Nargis Chimthanawala, and Putri Adelia Datu Manaek Sampebua.
Alefia Master was recognised for her inspiring educational journey and her commitment to
promoting literature, language learning, and cultural engagement. Her academic path began
with a Bachelor’s degree in Hindi and English Literature, followed by Master’s degrees in
English and Urdu Literature, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). Remarkably, she
pursued much of her higher education while simultaneously raising two children, continuing her
academic journey over nearly three decades. She now looks forward to further research through
a Ph.D. in Urdu.
Alongside her academic pursuits, Alefia Master has been actively involved in organising literary
and cultural activities in schools, colleges, and interfaith platforms. She has also
contributed to Urdu adult education, helping learners reconnect with language and literature.
Her scholarly engagement includes presenting research papers at AINET on pedagogical
approaches to teaching English to school students. She has also been active in community
service through organisations such as Jaycee, where she served as Vice President, and has
worked on various initiatives associated with Rotary.
Apart from her academic and community work, Alefia Master expresses her creativity through
poetry in Hindi, English, and Urdu, reflecting her deep love for language and literature.
The programme began with welcome remarks by Angeleous Michael, Director of India Peace
Centre, while Kasta Dip, former Director of the Centre, also addressed the gathering. The
event was conducted by RJ Tejal, who anchored the ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Tejinder Singh Rawal, Trustee and Treasurer of India Peace
Centre, spoke about the importance of recognising women’s contributions to society and
referred to the Sanskrit verse “Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devatah”, emphasising
that societies flourish where women are respected and empowered.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Alefia Master, expressing gratitude to the
organisers, guests, awardees, and participants for making the celebration a memorable tribute
to women’s achievements.
The event reaffirmed the message that empowering women and celebrating their
achievements is essential for building a compassionate and progressive society.
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