Aligarh, May 8 -- Prof. Zakia Ather Siddiqi, a celebrated educationist and former Principal of Women's College, AMU, has been conferred with the Dr. B R Ambedkar International Award (Certificate of Excellence) by the Tirupati Balaji Educational Foundation, honouring her lifelong service to education and social upliftment.

Renowned for her unwavering commitment to women's empowerment through education, Prof. Siddiqi transformed academic standards and inspired generations of female students. As the OSD of Aligarh Public School, she introduced dynamic pedagogical reforms and steered the institution to national recognition.

Under her leadership, the Aligarh Public School secured the prestigious Digital India Competition Award four times-in ...