Passing long eight years since Sayyid Abdurahman Al Bukhari Ullal, laid the foundation stone on December 24th of 2012, Markaz Knowledge city is now being a part of the exemplary modern history, where it marks its position as an epitome of first of its kind an ideal city. Jamia Markaz, under the auspices of veteran scholar and reformer Sheikh Abubakr Ahmed, has been addressing the plights and needs of society, by providing them bread and butter, also taking them to the world of knowledge dissemination and transmission also, in the complete manner of social service. At a time, when knowledge and information were at pace with technical advancement, it was the very need of the time to have such a place where knowledge becomes a lively experience of modelling human life in a particular schema of religious nobility and ethical responsibilities.
Markaz Knowledge City is providing a unique model of a space where scientifically blended modern town and knowledge-producing institutions come parallel. The city can be regarded as the game-changer of society’s lacuna where people are difficult to find a space where there is inclusiveness and an ethical way of living, learning and experiencing. Precisely Markaz Knowledge City acts as a supplier of a physical space for an ideal moral life cycle ranging from cradle to the retirement of human life. Spreading over twenty-five acres amid lush greenery in the lap of Western Ghats, Markaz Knowledge city today is an enormous project in south India, located 40 km away from the historic city of Calicut. Markaz knowledge city is regarded as an integrated township providing infrastructure for high-class academic institutions, residential facilities, healthcare and hospitality amenities, recreation, leisure facilities and commercial spaces intended to promote and exhibit this city as a centre of international excellence. Yet to achieve and realize, in the forthcoming successful journey too.
No doubt, it will be an oddly satisfying moment for those who rendered their brain and actions in the best possible way, to build each and every block of this city, at this particular point of time, when this city marks its eighth anniversary of foundation. Taking a bird's eye view of the timelines, this city is nearing its full-fledged manner.
The first institution to begin was the Unani Medical College, which is the only Unani Medical College in Kerala at present and among the very few colleges in India too. This city is proud to announce the graduation of the first batch of students, in near future. This medical college develops highly motivated medical students who are compassionate; patient-centric with the highest benchmark of clinical skills through path-breaking research under highly qualified supervisors and faculties in best class infrastructure facilities. Meanwhile, this institution provided a unique way for teaching and experience, and the exposure spire with numerous international collaborations also. As an alternative solution in the medical industry, Markaz also has an Unani Medical College hospital working under this project.
Addressing the growing demand for wellness treatment and experience, Imtibish Tigris Valley in Markaz Knowledge city will ascend new definitions of hospitality and treatment. Moreover, it was a proud moment when it rolled out the product “WABANIL”, developed by Unani Pharmaceuticals and Imtibish, which is effective as an immune booster in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. The product received wide acceptance among thousands.
Another major footstep in the history of Markaz Knowledge city was the foundation of Markaz Law College. Satisfied after producing a significant number of alumnus who can perfectly preserve the integrity and dignity of the Indian constitution, Law College is further moving forward, by delivering justice to the downtrodden and marginalized societies of this nation. Currently, college is offering three year and five-year courses in Law.
For better schooling in the city, Alif Global School provides a world-class schooling facility that delivers the best citizens to the world imparting quality education blended with culture and spirituality with advanced technologies. Alif is providing a unique learning experience for the students in a happy, secure and caring manner with creative and effective integration of technology with reality. Presently the school is providing classes from lower primary to high school level of pedagogy.
After a nice reception experience at Istikbal Center at the entrance, the finest feeling of hospitality, Fez Inn hotel welcomes you to Markaz Knowledge city. A four-star facilitated business hotel that provides a peaceful staying experience in fully furnished deluxe and suite rooms, to anyone, especially for the travellers exploring the least travelled paths of Wayanad hills and for the guests who pay a visit to the knowledge city. The facilities are awesomely implemented which will provide a grandiose experience for the people. Fez Inn will also have business desks, tour desks, a restaurant, a cafeteria, kiosks with ample parking facilities. Addressing the need for an excellent arrangement for business and professional events, the city also has a large convention cum exhibition centre near the Fez Inn hotels which will accommodate around two thousand five hundred persons.
Expecting to complete in the next two years, the M-tower, which will have the corporate office of Markaz, other commercial and residential spaces, with the magnificent features of south India’s first revolving restaurant, is under development and speedy construction.
The centre of attraction, the cultural centre of Markaz Knowledge city is expected to be fully furnished by March of this year. This is a unique marvellous piece of architecture designed in a way that, facilitates the rejuvenation of the cultural capital of the Indian past. This upcoming edifice mainly includes a variety of supportive projects like a heritage museum, research centre, meditation centre etc. Once this is completed this will be perhaps, regarded as the biggest cultural centre built= in India. Another magnificent component of the cultural centre is the Souk, which will define a new economic order. Souk is considered the mercantile culture of the Middle Eastern states. It represents specific normalcy and simplicity of economic needs although it carries an idea of a market and the larger economy. This will portray as a model to realign economic thoughts and possibilities with a more practical and ethic based economic philosophy which is totally different from that of the modern capitalist system. Already the soft launch of Souk has been run at the exhibition centre, in the month of November 2020, where visitors can have a miniature shopping experience. Verily this project will be instrumental in redefining the cosmopolitanism of the historic city of Calicut.
World Institute for Research in Advanced Science (WIRAS) in the city will be the modern hub for Muslim intelligentsia. This centre provides opportunity for aspirants to learn Islamic Knowledge with that of modern academics in a highly advanced order. The WIRAS is such a unique footstep toward the creation of a pool of research-minded intellectual hubs in Islamic studies. With more novelty, this plays as an advanced version or apparently, a re-creation of old times’ Dars system where theology and science, logic and rhetoric were taught in the same classrooms. The progenies of this institution will have the potential to make far-reaching ripples in the social and cultural arena of the nation and world as well. Presently this institution provides bachelor's and master’s degrees which are equivalent to the world’s renowned Islamic universities like Al Azhar. Students also have the opportunity to enrol in academic courses which are already available at Markaz Knowledge City simultaneously.
Habitus Life School is another institution that addresses the need of contemporary aspirants. Presently Habitus is having a Center for Wellness and Happiness and also a Polyglot Academy where interested people can sharpen their linguistic abilities. Habitus has already completed numerous classes, sessions, webinars etc. and is so glad that various constellations have benefitted from it.
To navigate the scholarship further, Malaibar Foundation for Research and Development (MFRD), which is an independent multi-disciplinary research institute in the city, plays a pivotal role. As a premier research platform of Markaz Knowledge City, MFRD coordinates the research-oriented programs of its various institutions by providing them with academic and technological assistance. Since the launching of MFRD, it has led a number of engagements that are academic in nature, by conducting various seminars and conferences on modern issues, concepts and concerns on multi-disciplinary topics.
As a green space for women's empowerment, Queens Land under the City offers a comfortable shade for the women's community for their development in all respects. This is a multi-disciplinary education hub that facilitates to impart them the kind of enthusiastic life. The female residents here find real means of emancipation from the crisis that they face in the chaotic modern world. Presently this centre offers graduate and undergraduate courses. The campus is assisted with ultra-sophisticated amenities exclusively for the inmates.
As a powerful enterprise for self-reliance, MAZRA (Markaz Alliance for Agro Zero waste and Afforestation) plays a novel role in producing organic nutritious foodstuffs free from poisonous fertilizers or chemical substances that supplements production activities, primarily to meet the domestic demand of Markaz, and the community in general. This project envisages, developing an ethical, sustainable and reproductive attitude towards livestock and agriculture in the human mind for the existence of a healthy universe based on good agricultural practices through training and research. Within a short span of time, various products of MAZRA become today’s best-demanded products in the consumer market spaces.
The living area of this green town has grown tremendously during these years. There are enough residential facilities in this city for those who wish to have a life here. One among seven residential towers constructed by Landmark builders has already finished construction and furnishings and handed over to the beneficiaries. Another tower is nearing its completion. Few other towers are in their basic stages of foundation. This residential area of Knowledge city is emphasized in creating a healthy and happy environment, which are essential components of life, to provide all-around well-being for the residents. The apartments are designed to suit the natural grandeur of the surrounding and serene, calm feast of nature, with spacious and adorable living areas. The prime attraction of the residential area, the clubhouse, provides a separate swimming area for gents and ladies, multi-gym, billiards, library and conference halls along with different courts for sports activities.
Like unheard melodies are sweeter, there are yet more to come at Markaz Knowledge City. Hill Sinai centre of excellence, AVAAN School of Management Studies, special needs school etc. are few among the unseen. No doubt, that Markaz Knowledge City is going to be a game-changer in modern times. Let us hope for the best.