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✦ Multidisciplinary Team ✦

Meet the Team Behind
Every Child's Progress

Qualified, caring professionals — working together under one roof, so families never have to search for support in many places.

10
Members
2
Registered Psychologists
10+
Years of Clinical Exp.
1
Roof for All Therapies
Mumtaz Begum
Mohd Faisal Afridi
Arif Jameel
Dr. Shabnam Khan
Dr. Huma Hilal
Fatima Sherwani
Kulsoom Sherwani
Dr. Mohammad Waris Malik
Dr. Amit Ahlawat
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Our 10-member team

Leadership & Vision

Mumtaz Begum
Mumtaz Begum
Founder & Director
Founder & VisionaryChild Development AdvocateCommunity Leader

Mumtaz Begum

The Vision & Heart of PANKH

Mumtaz Begum founded PANKH with one determined belief — that every child deserves an equal opportunity to grow, learn, and take their rightful place in the world. Her vision shapes everything PANKH stands for: a warm, dignified space where therapy, assessment, and family support come together under one roof, so every child can move forward with confidence.

Mohd Faisal Afridi
Mohd Faisal Afridi
Co-Founder & Director
Management AcademicAI & Finance ResearcherOperations Leader

Mohd Faisal Afridi

Strategy, Operations & Growth

Mohd Faisal Afridi leads PANKH's strategy, operations, and growth. A management academic and researcher with expertise in finance, banking, and applied research — with ongoing doctoral work in artificial intelligence and customer experience — he brings structure, planning, and an evidence-driven mindset that ensures compassionate care is always matched by strong systems and long-term sustainability.

Arif Jameel
Arif Jameel
Technology Advisor & Partner
Technology AdvisorAI & FinTech InnovatorDigital Transformation

Arif Jameel

AI Innovation & Digital Transformation

Arif is the Chief Technology Officer of ibankey and founder of Enzo Info Solutions. With over a decade of global leadership, he has driven breakthrough innovations across Legal, FinTech, Aviation, Healthcare, R&D, and Business Intelligence. A passionate advocate for AI-powered impact, Arif leads PANKH's technology vision — bringing intelligent, data-driven care to every child's developmental journey.

Our Clinical Specialists

Each specialist brings deep qualifications, real-world experience, and a genuine commitment to every child's potential.

Dr. Shabnam Khan
Ph.D. · Rehabilitation Counsellor

Dr. Shabnam Khan

Consulting Counselling Psychologist

9+ years in counselling, psycho-educational assessment, and parent guidance. Expert in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural modification, and IEP planning — combining evidence-based intervention with warm, client-centred care.

Child CounsellingADHD & AutismIEP PlanningBehavioural Mgmt.
Dr. Huma Hilal
Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology · AMU

Dr. Huma Hilal

Consulting Clinical & Counselling Psychologist

ICSSR post-doctoral fellowship from Aligarh Muslim University. Deep academic insight applied to counselling, psychological guidance, and assessment — helping families understand their child's needs and build positive pathways forward.

Cognitive PsychologyPsych AssessmentResearchFamily Support
Fatima Sherwani
RCI & CCI Registered

Fatima Sherwani

Special Needs Educator & Counsellor

B.Ed. Special Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, and Master's in Psychology from AMU. 5+ years supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental needs with skilled, compassionate care.

Special EducationAutism SupportCounsellingIntellectual Dev.
Kulsoom Sherwani
BPT, DPT · Gold Medalist, JNMC

Kulsoom Sherwani

Physiotherapist

Gold Medalist from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College with 6 years of clinical experience. Specialises in paediatric physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and developmental delay — building gross motor skills, posture, coordination, and mobility.

Paediatric PhysioCerebral PalsyMotor DevelopmentRehabilitation
Dr. Mohammad Waris Malik
MPT Neurology · BPT, Jamia Millia Islamia

Dr. Mohammad Waris Malik

Consulting Physiotherapist — Neuro Rehabilitation

Neuro-physiotherapist trained at Jamia Millia Islamia with post-graduate specialisation in neurology and clinical internship at Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Works with cerebral palsy, stroke and paralysis using manual therapy, PNF, dry needling and taping. Also guest faculty in physiotherapy at two Aligarh institutions.

Neuro RehabilitationCerebral PalsyManual TherapyDry Needling
Dr. Amit Ahlawat
MOT Neuro-Rehabilitation · SVNIRTAR

Dr. Amit Ahlawat

Consulting Occupational Therapist (Visiting)

Paediatric occupational therapist and neuro-rehabilitation specialist with 5+ years of clinical and leadership experience. Founder and Director of Mind Over Mouth, Hisar, Haryana, and formerly Senior OT and Centre Head at Continua Kids, Dwarka. Focus on sensory integration, feeding and oral-motor therapy, and parent-guided home programmes.

Paediatric OTSensory IntegrationFeeding TherapyParent Coaching
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Speech-Language Therapy · Visiting Consultant

Dr. Perveez

Consulting Speech Therapist (Visiting)

Speech and language therapist supporting children with speech delay, unclear speech, fluency difficulties and language development. Visits PANKH on a scheduled basis for assessment, therapy planning and parent guidance, working alongside the centre's occupational therapy and special education team.

Speech TherapyLanguage DelayArticulationParent Guidance
A Message from Our Founder
Mumtaz Begum — Founder, PANKH

Mumtaz Begum

Founder, PANKH

Every child who walks through our doors carries something remarkable — potential waiting for the right moment, the right guidance, and the right place to unfold. I founded PANKH because I believe that moment should never be delayed, and that no child should have to wait for the chance to grow.

At PANKH, our purpose is simple yet profound: to help every child take their rightful place in the world — confidently, capably, and on their own terms. Whether a child is finding their first words a little later or learning in their own unique way, our work is to walk beside them and open the path forward.

Mumtaz Begum · Founder, PANKH

PANKH Internship & Clinical Training Programme

Aspiring physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, special educators, and psychologists are invited to learn alongside experienced, RCI-registered professionals in a real multidisciplinary setting.

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Who Can Apply

Students and recent graduates in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, special education, and psychology

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What You Gain

Mentorship from registered professionals, multidisciplinary clinical exposure, and meaningful contribution to a child-first mission

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Real-World Setting

Hands-on exposure to assessment, therapy planning, and goal-based intervention in a live clinical environment

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Purpose-Driven

Contribute to shaping a generation of skilled, compassionate professionals who carry early intervention into every community

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What Our Team Brings

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Expert Credentials

Ph.D.s, gold medals, RCI registrations, and post-doctoral fellowships — exceptional qualifications across every specialist

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Compassionate Care

Genuine warmth for every child and family — meeting each one where they are, with patience and unwavering dignity

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Family Partnership

Families are not observers — they are active partners in their child's therapeutic journey and every milestone

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Evidence-Based

Every assessment and intervention is grounded in the latest research and internationally recognised best practices

Ready to Meet Our Expert Team?

Schedule a consultation today and meet with one of our specialists. We're here to walk beside your child — every step of the way.

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