By TCN News,
Dubai/Mumbai: Distinguished citizen, pioneer businessman and philanthropist, Haji Abdul Razak
Kalsekar passed away on Monday at Dubai.
The well-known educationist and philanthropist who ran Kalsekar Trust, Kalsekar College and Kalsekar Hospital among many other charitable institutions. His special interest lay in the education sector and he had established many schools, colleges and orphanages.
Late Abdur Razzak Kalsekar, Chairman, Rasasi Group
“His philanthropy in India and West Asia will be remembered forever. He was very much concerned towards the upliftment of the downtrodden and empowerment of women. Among his educational institutions, Kalsekar Girls Degree College for Women in Mumbra was established in order to provide quality education to girls. He was also very instrumental in setting up many hospitals, engineering, pharmacy and architecture colleges,” Aamir Edresy, president of the Association of Muslim Professionals, said.
Razzaq ran a perfume business in Dubai.
The AMP team offered deep condolences to his family and thousands of people, who considered him not just as an employer but also as a father and a guide.