12 students with disability selected from Nagaland were recognized and felicitated at an award ceremony and induction program organized at Hotel Japfü in Kohima on December 18.
Kohima, December 22 (MExN): Furthering its commitment to transform the lives of communities by improving their socio-economic conditions, Indus Towers (formerly Bharti Infratel Limited), has partnered with Shishu Sarothi for the Indus Towers Scholarship Program 2021-22 for the fifth consecutive year.
As part of Indus’ Corporate Social Responsibility Program, the company has offered the scholarship to 120 students with disabilities from North East region of India. Of the total 120 students selected from across the North-East, 12 students with disability selected from Nagaland were recognized and felicitated at an award ceremony and induction program organized on December 18 at Hotel Japfü in Kohima.
Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) is the State Partner Organization for Indus Towers Scholarship Program in Nagaland.
An induction session was also conducted for the students to orient them about the methodology of claiming and mode of scholarship disbursement, stated a press release received here.
Diethono Nakhro, Disability Rights Activist and State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Nagaland was the chief guest of the event. She encouraged the students on their focus and shared valuable insights on this initiative with the participants present at the event.
Speaking at the occasion, Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO-NESA Indus Towers said, “Indus Towers believes in taking active role and responsibility in transforming the lives of communities. To this effect, Indus has adopted a multi-fold approach for CSR, inclusive education being one of the important elements while promoting education programs.”
Indus Towers Scholarship Program implemented by Shishu Sarothiwas launched in 2016 with the objective of encouraging and supporting students with disability and has since supported 316 students from across the NE pursuing higher education since the inception of the program. In the second phase that commenced in April 2020, the program will support 600 students over a period of five years (120 students each year).
The selected students will be provided support towards their educational fees till the completion of their course, and a few are also being granted additional assistance towards study materials/assistive devices/hostel/conveyance.
For more details on the scholarship, visit: www.ssscholarship.org or Call on: 7086268549.
