Shri Abdur Rakib Shaikh WBCS(Exe 1996 ) presently Additional Secretary- Transport Department has been transferred and posted as Director- Directorate of Madrasah Education under MA & ME Department, West Bengal.
The Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education (MA & ME) Department of West Bengal plays a vital role in promoting inclusive development and ensuring the welfare of minority communities in the state. The department focuses on improving educational access, enhancing social protection, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. A key priority is the modernization and strengthening of Madrasah education through improved curriculum, teacher capacity-building, infrastructure development, and integration of contemporary subjects.
The department also implements a wide range of scholarship and financial assistance schemes to support students at various levels, thereby reducing drop-out rates and encouraging higher education among minority youth. In addition, it works in coordination with community organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to promote skill development, women’s empowerment, and socio-economic advancement.
Its impactful initiatives often feature in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News, highlighting its role in fostering an inclusive and equitable governance framework in West Bengal.
Indian Bureaucracy News wishes Shri Abdur Rakib Shaikh the very best.