Summary:
KOLKATA: For the first time, a woman has made it to the helm of the 125-year-old Calcutta Muslim Orphanage (CMO), an institution which also runs several schools and carries out philanthropic activities. Before taking the plunge into politics, she was involved in social work and looked after her husband’s businesses.The Calcutta Muslim Orphanage has close to 1,000 residents — both boys and girls. The position fell vacant after his demise.Membership of the orphanage is also a matter of status in the community. We need to introduce a lot of modern disciplines including computers, to keep our students abreast of the latest developments. A rich history apart, the institution boasts of property worth over Rs 100 crore, including four schools, and a healthy cash cushion..