Grand Inauguration
Aligarh's integrated child development centre opened its doors — relive the evening in photos, videos and the story of how it unfolded.
Giving Every Child Wings to Fly
On Sunday, 16th August 2026, at 3:30 PM, families, therapists, well-wishers and members of Aligarh's medical community gathered at Second Floor, Paragon Plaza, Anoopshahr Road, Manjur Garhi, to formally open PANKH Therapy & Development Centre — a warm, child-first space bringing early intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, special education and family guidance together under one roof.
Prof. Syed Manazir Ali
Professor, Department of Paediatrics, F.H. Medical College & Hospital, Etmadpur; former Professor, Department of Paediatrics, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh, formally inaugurated the Centre and addressed the gathering on the value of early, accessible paediatric and developmental care for children in Aligarh.
How the Evening Unfolded
Reception & Registration
Guests were welcomed at the second-floor premises and entered in the attendance register, with families guided separately to the screening desk.
Welcome & Introduction
Founder & Director Mumtaz Begum and Co-Founder & Director Mohd Faisal Afridi welcomed the gathering and introduced PANKH as an integrated child development, early intervention and family support centre.
Formal Inauguration
The Centre was formally inaugurated by Prof. Syed Manazir Ali, who addressed the gathering on the importance of early, accessible paediatric care.
Guided Walkthrough
Guests were taken through the therapy halls, the sensory corner, and the assessment and consultation spaces, with the clinical team explaining the work carried out in each area.
Meet the Clinical Team
The consulting and in-house team was introduced — spanning psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, special education and behavioural support.
Free Developmental Screening
Complimentary developmental screening was offered to every child in attendance. Findings were shared with parents on the spot, and follow-up assessment was advised where indicated.
Vote of Thanks
The Directors closed the evening by thanking the Chief Guest, the medical fraternity, institutional guests, families and the PANKH team for making the day possible.
Free Developmental Screening for Every Child
Every child who attended was offered a complimentary developmental screening by our clinical team, with findings shared with parents on the spot. Please note: screening is not diagnostic and does not replace a full assessment — if follow-up was advised for your child, or you'd simply like one now, we'd love to see you again.
Book a Follow-Up AssessmentThe Invitation
This is the very card that brought our PANKH family, therapists, and well-wishers together. Tap to view it up close, or keep a copy for yourself.
Photo Gallery
25 photographs from the evening — tap any image to view it full-screen.
Video Highlights
Short clips from the inauguration, the walkthrough, and the celebrations that followed.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Beginning
Our doors are now open. Whether you visited us on inauguration day or are discovering PANKH for the first time, we'd love to welcome you and your child to the Centre.