Career
Akhtar worked for fifteen years at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration,leading courses for senior officials from 130 countries. [5] She established the first state-level management institute at Allahabad and was the Controller of Examination and Director of Academic Programs at Aligarh Muslim University. [5] She has been a consultant to UNESCO,UNICEF and DANIDA. [5] [7]
In April 2019,the Ministry of Human Resource Development received approval from the President of India,Ram Nath Kovind,to appoint Akhtar as vice chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for a five year term or till attaining the age of 70 whichever is earlier and served their till 12 November 2023. [2] [7] Akhtar has been an advocate for gender equity [5] and is known for leading teams of diverse cultural backgrounds. [4] [8] She said her goal is to establish a medical college at Jamia during her tenure. [9] Of her appointment as the first female vice chancellor in the university's 99 year history,she said,"My aim was not to break the glass ceiling but I was definitely against the glass ceiling. Why is it even there,if you hold the same educational qualifications and experience?" [9]
In 2022,Akhtar was awarded with Padma Shri by the Government of India. [3] On 19 January 2023,she was conferred with the honorary rank of Colonel and appointed "Colonel Commandant" of Jamia Millia Islamia. [10]
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