Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme, underscoring its alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its pivotal role in enhancing education accessibility and opportunities, especially for economically disadvantaged students. Speaking at the launch event, Pradhan lauded the achievements of students from Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), highlighting that nearly 14,000 individuals have secured admissions to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) without the reliance on coaching centres.
A substantial number of these successful students hail from marginalized backgrounds, emphasizing the program’s impact on empowering underprivileged communities. Furthermore, Pradhan disclosed that 70 deserving students are set to receive scholarships totaling Rs 5 crore, signaling a significant investment in nurturing academic talent and fostering equal opportunities in education. In his address, Pradhan emphasized the indispensable role of collective participation in nation-building, acknowledging the crucial support from corporate entities in sponsoring academically gifted students lacking financial means. He commended the philanthropic efforts of donor organizations, expressing optimism that their generosity will inspire more corporations to contribute to the education sector and uplift deserving students.
Taking to Twitter, Pradhan expressed his delight in launching the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program, praising the enthusiastic response from corporate sponsors. He underscored the transformative potential of the program in enabling access to education, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the overarching objectives of the NEP. Concluding his message, Pradhan extended his best wishes for the success of the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program, envisioning its role in creating more endowment funds to support aspiring students and catalyze numerous success stories in the realm of education.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme, underscoring its alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its pivotal role in enhancing education accessibility and opportunities, especially for economically disadvantaged students. Speaking at the launch event, Pradhan lauded the achievements of students from Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), highlighting that nearly 14,000 individuals have secured admissions to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) without the reliance on coaching centres.
A substantial number of these successful students hail from marginalized backgrounds, emphasizing the program’s impact on empowering underprivileged communities. Furthermore, Pradhan disclosed that 70 deserving students are set to receive scholarships totaling Rs 5 crore, signaling a significant investment in nurturing academic talent and fostering equal opportunities in education. In his address, Pradhan emphasized the indispensable role of collective participation in nation-building, acknowledging the crucial support from corporate entities in sponsoring academically gifted students lacking financial means. He commended the philanthropic efforts of donor organizations, expressing optimism that their generosity will inspire more corporations to contribute to the education sector and uplift deserving students.
Taking to Twitter, Pradhan expressed his delight in launching the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program, praising the enthusiastic response from corporate sponsors. He underscored the transformative potential of the program in enabling access to education, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the overarching objectives of the NEP. Concluding his message, Pradhan extended his best wishes for the success of the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program, envisioning its role in creating more endowment funds to support aspiring students and catalyze numerous success stories in the realm of education.
