Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali
Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali (born 5 August 1991) is a prominent Indian social activist, educator and motivational speaker from Telangana. He is known for his inspiring journey from poverty to becoming a national award-winning educator and social leader. He currently works as an Assistant Professor of English and has trained thousands of students in communication skills, personality development and career guidance.
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| Born | 5 August 1991 Chirlavancha village, Siricilla Mandal, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. in English Literature, M.Ed, Ph.D in English – Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana |
| Occupation | Assistant Professor of English, Social Activist, Motivational Speaker |
| Known for | President of India NSS National Award, Youth empowerment initiatives |
| Organization | Founder President, Chamak Foundation |
| Awards | President of India NSS National Award (2012–13) National Youth Award (2017–18) Maulana Azad National Award (2018) Ideal Teacher Award (2021) |
Dr. Azam Ali received the prestigious President of India NSS National Award and the National Youth Award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for his dedication to social service. He is also the Founder President of Chamak Foundation, an organisation focused on empowering underprivileged children through education.
Early Life and Struggles
Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali was born on 5 August 1991 in Chirlavancha village of Siricilla Mandal in the former Karimnagar district of Telangana. He was the fifth child of Ahmed Hussain, a lorry driver, and Khalida Begum, a daily wage labourer. His family faced severe financial hardship and struggled to meet daily needs.
Due to lack of opportunities in their village, the family migrated to Karimnagar town in search of work. Azam studied in government schools because his family could not afford private education. Many days passed without proper meals and educational resources were limited.
When he was studying in the eighth class, financial difficulties forced him to discontinue his education for a year. During that time he worked as a wall poster boy pasting posters and banners on streets to earn money for his family. While working he saw a slogan of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – Education for All, "Sab Padhe – Sab Bade." The message inspired him deeply.
With the support of his teachers he returned to school, which became the turning point in his life.
Education
Azam performed well academically and secured second rank in his school in the SSC examinations in 2006 from Government High School, Padmanagar village.
He joined Government Junior College Arts and Commerce in Karimnagar between 2006 and 2008 and studied History, Economics and Civics. He scored 873 out of 1000 marks and received the State-level Pratibha Puraskar Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from SRR Government Degree College in Karimnagar. Later he pursued M.A. in English Literature at Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana.
Coming from a Telugu-medium background, studying English literature was initially difficult. With encouragement and guidance from his teacher Syed Moin Ahmed, along with continuous reading of newspapers and daily speaking practice, he gradually improved his English communication skills.
He later completed M.Ed from the University College of Education at Kakatiya University, Warangal and qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET). He secured first rank in the Ph.D entrance examination and completed his Ph.D. in English from Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana.
Social Service and NSS
Dr. Azam Ali developed an interest in social service at a young age. During his student life he actively participated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) and contributed to many community development programmes including tree plantation, cleanliness campaigns, blood donation drives, literacy programmes and disaster relief work.
He also participated in several national-level NSS camps and youth programmes including:
- National Integration Camp
- National Youth Exchange Camp
- National Youth Festival
- National Youth Parliament
During the 2009 floods in Andhra Pradesh he organised donations for affected families and collected notebooks for students.
For his outstanding service as an NSS volunteer he received the Indira Gandhi NSS National Best Volunteer Award (2012–13) from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Later he received the National Youth Award (2017–18) from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Participation in Telangana Movement
During his graduation years Dr. Azam Ali participated in the Telangana statehood movement. He joined rallies and awareness campaigns advocating regional development and educational opportunities for youth.
Teaching Career
After completing his postgraduate studies he began working as a Guest Faculty member at Government Degree College for Women in Karimnagar. Later he became an Assistant Professor of English in engineering colleges in Warangal.
Over more than a decade of teaching he has trained more than 20,000 students in communication skills, interview preparation and personality development.
He has presented research papers in national and international conferences and published research in academic journals. He authored the book Indian Youth Literature: Mapping Young Minds in Changing India and edited another book titled Education: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat.
As an NSS Programme Officer, he organised several national awareness and youth engagement initiatives including:
- Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament
- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
- Nasha Mukth Bharat campaigns
He has also served as a resource person and jury member for various State and Central Government programmes related to NSS, My Bharat, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Chamak Foundation
Dr. Azam Ali founded Chamak Foundation (Chamak Padhai Se) on 6 October 2023 in Hyderabad. The organisation works to empower underprivileged children through education, mentorship and life-skills training.
Through the foundation he has organised English communication classes, personality development programmes and educational support for students in government schools and rural areas. The organisation has also established libraries in rural schools and donated books to promote reading habits among students.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali has received several awards for his contributions to education and social service.
Major recognitions include:
- President of India NSS National Award (2012–13)
- National Youth Award (2017–18)
- Maulana Azad National Award (2018)
- Rashtriya Gaurav Samman (2018)
- UN World Environment Day Hero recognition (2019)
- State-level Pratibha Puraskar Award (2008)
- State Best NSS Volunteer Award
- Ideal Teacher Award (2021)
Legacy
Dr. Mohammad Azam Ali’s life journey—from working as a poster boy during childhood to receiving national awards—demonstrates the transformative power of education and perseverance.
Through his teaching, motivational work and Chamak Foundation, he continues to inspire students and youth across India to overcome challenges and contribute to society.