By TwoCircles.net news desk
Aligarh : The Aligarh Muslim University is holding an All India Essay Writing Competition on “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan- his life and contribution” for the University and College students in English language.
AMU Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis said that this essay writing competition is being organized for the first time in the University’s history. There are three cash prizes- first prize of Rs. 25,000, second Rs 15,000 and third Rs 10,000 with a Rolling Trophy. Besides state level toppers of aforesaid competition will also be given a sum of Rs 5,000 as a consolation prize. All prizewinners will be given both ways railway fair and they will be treated as University guest.
All the prizes shall be presented on 190 th birth anniversary celebration of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of the University on October 17, 2007 at AMU.
Professor Azis requested all Vice Chancellors of Indian Universities to encourage the students to participate in this competition.
Information about the life and achievements of Sir Syed and other relevant materials are available on the University website www.amu.ac.in