For Muntashir Kifayat Hussain, education is more than a profession—it is a responsibility and a continuous journey of learning, reflection, and service. With 19 years of experience in the education department, he has devoted a significant part of his professional life to the development of teachers and students.
The launch of Edifying The NEP 2020 Way… A Teaching Manual represents another important milestone in his literary and professional journey. It is his second book published within a few months, following A Falcon Beyond The Black Board. His writings demonstrate a consistent effort to understand educational realities and communicate ideas that can inspire positive change.
As an academic monitor alongside his teaching responsibilities, Hussain has remained closely connected with the academic functioning of schools. His experience has enabled him to observe education from multiple perspectives—from the classroom to the wider academic system. This practical exposure is reflected in his writing, which frequently focuses on teachers, students, learning methods, and the changing demands of education.
His contribution extends beyond books. He regularly writes articles for reputed newspapers such as Kashmir Observer, Kashmir Reader, The Frontier Kashmir, Kashmir Vision, and The Brighter Kashmir. His writings cover diverse educational themes and often encourage readers to reconsider traditional approaches to teaching and learning.
Among his notable articles are Teacher – A Carved Intellectual, Nature, A Gifted Teacher, Catching Them Young, Learning From Daughters, A 3-Year-Old in Kashmir Just Schooled the System, No Need to Be Copy Cats, Teachers Trapped in Their Own Pandora’s Box, and A Teacher’s Tribute to the ‘Iron Lady’ Who Cleaned His School.
A common thread running through his work is the belief that teachers can become powerful catalysts for educational transformation. His writings and books resonate strongly with the principles of NEP 2020, particularly holistic development, creativity, critical thinking, inclusion, and learner-centred education.
Holding an M.Sc. in Biochemistry and a B.Ed., Muntashir Kifayat Hussain brings together academic expertise, teaching experience, and a genuine commitment to making education more meaningful, progressive, and student-focused.
