“The knowledge of English is essential in this hi-tech world. Those who do not have knowledge of English is like a physically handicapped person,” said MLA U T Khader.
Speaking after inaugurating Morarji Desai Minority Girls Residential English medium school at Deralakatte on Friday, he said those who have good communication skills, can get good job. If we neglect English, we will face problems in the future. We should learn other languages along with Kannada.”
Mr Khader said “government has been supporting education. If all are educated, India will become No 1 in the world. Education helps in economic development.”
 He called upon backward class to get educated and come to the mainstreams of the society.
Zilla Panchayat member Abdul Azeez said “integrated development of Muslim community is impossible unless women are educated.”
Taluk Panchayat member Ibrahim Manjanady, Belma Gram Panchayat President Usman Aksha among others were present on the occasion.