INF to host education camp for class 10 students on October 23

Bhatkal, October 22, 2025: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A one-day Career and Leadership Camp titled “INF Launchpad 2025” will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ameena Palace, Bhatkal, from 10:00 a.m. onwards. Organized by the Indian Nawayath Forum (INF), the camp is designed to inspire, empower, and guide tenth-grade boys as they prepare to take the first steps towards their future careers.

According to INF president Aftab Husain Kola, “The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to make informed career choices through expert sessions, engaging discussions, and interactive learning experiences.” Participants will also take part in fun challenges, quiz, and group activities designed to foster leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Tenth-grade students from leading institutions in Bhatkal — IAUHS, Anjuman Boys’ High School, New Shams School, Ali Public School, and Naunihaal Boys’ School — will attend the camp, said Mohammed Adil Nagarmat, general secretary, INF.

The event will feature Ameen-e-Mudassar from Bangalore, a highly acclaimed career counsellor and motivational speaker, and the Founder and CEO of CIGMA, Bangalore. He will lead the session “Career Compass – Navigating Your Future,” guiding students to identify their strengths and passions while exploring emerging career avenues and new-age programs.

Suhail Babu from Tirur, Kerala, an experiential educator and leadership facilitator, will conduct an interactive workshop on building essential soft skills for the future, focusing on communication, teamwork, time management, and leadership through activity-based learning.

Students will also benefit from a session on competitive examinations, providing an overview of major entrance and competitive tests such as JEE, NEET, CET, UPSC, and CLAT, along with registration details, exam structures, and preparation strategies. Another session, “A Scholarship Guide,” will offer valuable insights into key national and state-level scholarship programs. Shamsuddin Usman Shaik, Taluk Minority Extension Officer, Bhatkal, will provide an overview of government education scholarships offered by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.

 Another short session will also introduce students to civil services examinations, offering a beginner’s perspective on both State and Central services.

The camp will conclude with a valedictory ceremony by invitation only at 4:45 p.m., graced by Mohammed Rafi Pasha, Deputy Commissioner, GST, Bangalore and author of books on  competitive exams, as the Chief Guest.

Says Gufran Lanka, secretary, INF, “This initiative seeks to ignite young minds and help them chart their academic and career journeys with passion, purpose, and confidence at the right age.” By combining expert guidance, experiential learning, and real-world insights, INF Launchpad 2025 aims to nurture ambition, self-awareness, and leadership among the students of Bhatkal. Saalim Kola and Tanveer Motiya are the co-ordinators for this event.