Prof. Iqbal Ahmed Khan is remembered for his wisdom, compassion, and deep commitment to humanity. His life’s mission was to nurture progressive thought and raise awareness about the social and political responsibilities that shape our society. As a devoted educator and visionary, he lived a life of integrity — preferring service over material gain. His simplicity was his strength, and his true wealth lay in the lives he touched and transformed. To honor his legacy, a group of his close friends — including doctors, educationists, special educators, social workers, and family members — established the Special Education Trust on 12th August 1997. The Trust continues his mission by educating and rehabilitating children with physical and mental challenges, empowering them with knowledge, confidence, and skills for life. Today, his vision lives on in every child who learns, grows, and smiles through this institution. His message reminds us all: “True success is not in what we earn, but in the lives we uplift.”

He is being remembered and will be remembered in future. To keep his name alive his friends consists of doctors, educationalists, special teachers, Politicians, Social workers, parents of special children and family members started “Iqbal Memorial Special Education Trust” on 12 August 1997 to educate and rehabilitate physically and mentally handicapped persons.

Our true measure of success is the positive impact we have on the lives of the children and families we support.