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Faiyaz Alam | |
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| Born | Shaikh Faiyaz Alam February 2, 1994 |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Legislative Law LLB from Mumbai University Journalism and Mass Communication IGNOU |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Social worker and Politician |
| Organization | General Secretary of New Sangam Welfare Society |
| Political party | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) |
| Father | Kitabullah Shaikh |
| Awards | Angels of Mumbai In 2023 |
Faiyaz Alam (born 2 February 1994) is an lawyer and Indian social worker[1][2]. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the New Sangam Welfare Society,[3]
Biography
[edit]Advocate Faiyaz Alam Shaikh, born on 2 February 1994 in Mumbai, hails from a respected family originally from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.[1] Son of Kitabullah Shaikh.[1]
He received his early education from Anjuman Behrul Uloom Urdu High School and completed his higher secondary studies at M.H. Saboo Siddik College, Byculla.[1][2][4] A keen learner, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Mumbai, and later pursued a Postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU.[1]
Social Work
[edit]In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Faiyaz Alam, alongside a group of young residents, founded the New Sangam Welfare Society.[3] The organization was established to empower and uplift the socio-economic status of the largely slum population in Mumbai's M East ward, focusing on issues such as sanitation, climate, environmental advocacy, and other civic concerns.[5][6]
During his studies, Adv. Faiyaz Alam Sheikh founded the "New Sangam Welfare Society" and is its General Secretary. In 2022, Faiyaz, representing the Govandi New Sangam Welfare Society, has been actively advocating for the relocation of a biomedical waste treatment plant in Govandi. Residents, including Shaikh, have raised concerns about the plant’s impact on public health, linking it to respiratory issues and tuberculosis.[7][8] Despite initial deadlines, the relocation has been delayed, and Shaikh continues to engage with authorities to ensure the timely movement of the facility and address community health concerns.[9][10][11]
Political career
[edit]Faiyaz had jointed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) with Saeed Khan in the year 2022, after that when Ateeq Khan contested the MLA election in 2024, he also supported him, for a long time Faiyaz Alam has been with AIMIM, currently he is the President of Mumbai No.136.[1]
Awards
[edit]- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam “Sachcha Ratna Award”[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f BombayGuardian (2025-10-21). "Biography of Advocate Faiyaz Alam Shaikh". Bombay Guardian. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ a b "طلبہ اسکولی سطح پر بھی کئی طرح کے سماجی کاموں میں حصہ لےسکتے ہیں" ["Students also participate in many social activities at the school level."]. inquilab (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "Shaikh Faiyaz Alam Archives". India Development Review. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Adv. Faiyaz Alam Shaikh Biography https://prfree.org/@azadkhan/faiyaz-alam-shaikh-biography-life-educations-awards-5l824s2hfl15
- ^ "This Citizens' Group Aims To Give The Urban Poor, Slumdwellers A Voice". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ "Power to the people: Citizen-led activism in Govandi". India Development Review. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ "HC admits PIL by Govandi residents". Hindustan Times. 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ "Govandi residents breathe easy as HC orders relocation of biomedical plant". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Mumbai: Residents upset about biomedical waste plant in Govandi". The Times of India. 2022-06-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Messenger, Mumbai (2022-06-05). "Residents upset about biomedical waste plant in Govandi - Mumbai Messenger". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Govandi residents breathe easy as HC orders relocation of biomedical plant". Hindustan Times. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ "FPJ Honours Angels Of Mumbai 2023: Meet The 12 Winners & Their Inspiring Journeys". The Free Press Journal (FPJ).
- ^ "This Citizens' Group Aims To Give The Urban Poor, Slumdwellers A Voice". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ The Voice Of Govandi (2025-10-15). Adv. Faiyaz Alam Shaikh Wins Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award 2025 | Best Lawyer | Govandi Pride 🇮🇳. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
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