Empowering Communities.
Uplifting Lives.
An initiative of Abid Rasool Khan Charitable & Educational Trust, a Registered Trust working for the Empowerment and Socio-Economic Development of Minorities and others who need Support and Guidance. This initiative endeavours to provide Information and Assist Beneficiaries in availing benefits of Various Schemes of the State and Central Governments, as well as Corporates and Organisations. It is also our continued effort to connect the needy with Individuals and Institutions that can support them.
Serving the marginalized,
strengthening society.
The ARK Trust (Abid Rasool Khan Charitable & Educational Trust) is a registered charitable organization headquartered in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Founded with a mission to serve the marginalized, the trust works to empower minority communities, weaker sections of society, widows, physically challenged individuals, and senior citizens through structured programs and monthly support initiatives.
“Service to humanity is the highest form of worship — and every life we uplift strengthens the fabric of our nation.”
Six pillars of community welfare
Structured programs designed to deliver dignified, sustained support to those who need it most.
Minority Empowerment
Advocating for and enabling the rights of minority communities across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
Widow & Elder Support
Monthly pension and financial assistance to widows, the elderly, and physically handicapped individuals.
Legal Assistance
Connecting beneficiaries with legal professionals for aid, counsel and proper representation.
Medical Aid
Linking communities with doctors, medical camps, and continuing healthcare programs.
Employment & Education
Job awareness programs, professional referrals, and enrollment support for students.
Government Benefits Access
Helping citizens avail all eligible state and central government welfare schemes.
Janab Abid Rasool Khan
Founder & Chairman — Statesman, educationist and lifelong advocate for minority rights.
Janab Abid Rasool Khan (born 8th October 1960) is a distinguished Indian politician, educationist, and social reformer from Hyderabad, Telangana. A second-generation Congress leader, he served the Indian National Congress from 1980 to 2018 in various capacities — rising from student politics to national-level responsibilities.
Son of the eminent journalist Abdul Mannan Khan — pioneer of the English daily Morning News from Hyderabad and one of the founders of Gandhi Medical College — Abid Rasool Khan was educated at Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, and Nizam College. He was later awarded an honorary Doctorate in English.
A vocal advocate for minority rights, he resigned from the Congress party in 2018 citing the party's failure to address injustices to Muslim communities in seat allocation — a stand that exemplified his long-standing commitment to minority representation over political comfort.
Key Roles & Timeline
- 1980Joined NSUI, entered public life
- 1988Elected Municipal Corporator; Vice Chairman, Uppal Municipality
- 1990sJoint Secretary, then General Secretary, APCC
- 2009In-Charge Chairman, State Hajj Committee
- 2013–18Chairman, State Minorities Commission (Cabinet Minister rank)
- 2014Media Panellist / Spokesperson, AICC
- OngoingFounder & Chairman, ARK Charitable & Educational Trust
Notable Highlights
- Twice nominated for Rajya Sabha by CMs Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy & N. Kiran Kumar Reddy
- Senior Vice President, APCC under Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Headed 2 Engineering Institutions as Chairman
- 500+ families supported across AP & Telangana
A Legacy of Service
Honorary Doctorate in English
Conferred in recognition of academic and civic contribution.
Chairman — State Minorities Commission
Cabinet Minister rank, 2013–2018.
National & State Awards
Prestigious recognitions for sustained social service.
Programs that deliver dignity
Three flagship initiatives that translate values into measurable impact in the lives of citizens.
RAHBAR Pension Program
Monthly financial support for widows, physically handicapped persons, and senior citizens unable to support themselves.
Apply for supportSETU — Community Connect
Connecting underprivileged citizens with professionals: lawyers, doctors, engineers, government officials.
Apply for supportAAGHAZ — Awareness & Enrollment
Awareness campaigns about government schemes, education programs, and job enrollment drives.
Apply for supportModern Islamic Centre, Manneguda
A landmark centre of learning blending Islamic studies with modern academic education — currently under construction at Manneguda, Vikarabad District.
A Centre for Faith & Knowledge
The Modern Islamic Centre is being built to nurture a generation rooted in Islamic values while equipped for the modern world. The campus will host both traditional Islamic disciplines and contemporary academic curricula under one roof, offering quality, affordable education to students across the region.
What the Centre will offer
- Islamic StudiesHifz-e-Quran, Tajweed, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah and Arabic language.
- Modern Academic EducationState-board aligned schooling in core subjects — Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies and Computer Education.
- Skill & Vocational TrainingCareer-focused short courses preparing students for higher education and employment.
- Boarding & Community FacilitiesHostel, masjid, library, and community spaces for students from across Telangana.
Press Coverage & Public Record
Selected reports covering Janab Abid Rasool Khan's public service and advocacy.
Abid Rasool Khan to head State Minorities Commission
Senior Congress leader Abid Rasool Khan was appointed Chairman of the State Minorities Commission, filling posts that had been lying vacant since April 2009.
Abid Rasool Khan accuses Congress of betraying Muslims over Qabrastan row
The former Chairman of the State Minorities Commission criticised the Congress government for mishandling the allocation of land for Muslim burial grounds.
Senior Telangana Congress Leader Abid Rasool Khan Quits Party, Citing Injustice
“15–18% of the Muslim population has no importance in front of the party leadership. Their votes are needed but the party does not wish to empower them,” he said while resigning.
The Minorities Gazette — Registered Title (APENG/2008/26734)
Officially registered English daily publication under the Government of India — owned by The Hyderabad group associated with Abid Rasool Khan.
External press articles are credited to their respective publishers and linked for reference.
Reach out to ARK Trust
Your enquiry is sent directly to the Trust via WhatsApp and email — all inquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.