Srinagar, May 1: Citizens from across Jammu & Kashmir are paying their tributes to Dr Gazalla Amin, a prominent business woman and former General Secretary of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Dr Gazalla passed away in Delhi on Saturday night after a long battle with cancer.
Ziraat Times here publishes the condolence messages and tributes from some of the prominent citizens of J&K.
Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, IAS Rtd (Former Advisor to J&K government and Chief Information Commissioner)
“Dr Gazalla ji was active in KCCI as an office bearer when I was Financial Commissioner-Industries, and before that when I was dealing with KCCI in various governmental positions, including as Div Com Kashmir. I have seen her as an active member of KCCI. Her contribution to KCCI and to the cause of small business entrepreneurs and industry in Kashmir will be long remembered. May Allah grant her magfirat and a permanent place in Jannat ul Firdous.
Javed Anim – ARCO Group of Industries
“Just heard about the sudden loss of Ghazala ji. Couldn’t believe she will leave so early. It is a big loss to J&K’s business community in general and women entrepreneurship in particular.”
I am sad to learn about the demise of Dr. Ghazala Noor Amin. Indeed, a noble soul and showed the path of enterprrunership to the young ladies besides helping them to steer a way forward for women empowerment. Indeed a big loss to the business society of Kashmir. All the members of JKTA & IATO have complete sympathy with her family members and pray for her peace & Jannah.
Muzaffar Dev (Prominent citizen)
Ahmed Ali Fayyaz
Er Ajaz Rasool (Hydraulic engineering expert)
Dr Farooq Zaki, former Dean Horticulture, SKUAST Kashmir
“It is really a shocking news to learn about the sad demise of Dr Gazalla Amin. She has really contributed immensely to the agripreneurship development in J&K. She was also inspiration to women entrepreneurs of our place. The lady with great thoughts and initiatives. She has valiantly and gracefully struggled with all positivity the disease she was suffering with. My heart felt condolences on her sad demise to the family. May Allah grant her highest place in Jannah.”
Mukeet Akmali (Business Editor)
Saqib Malik – Business Journalist
“Whenever spoke to her to get a quote for a story on women’s empowerment, she would do so with great enthusiasm. Magfirat.”
Peerzada Faiyaz Ahmed (Businessman)
(As more condolence messages are being received, this section will be updated)