Philanthropist, representative of NGO, for giving financial assistance to reader Srilath of The Hindu Swayamsevak
Several good Samaritans have come forward in a touching gesture to help Karam Srilatha, a 17-year-old girl from a poor tribal family in Mamidigudem village of Charala mandal of Bhadrachalam agency, pursue her B.Tech. at Indian Institute of Technology – BHU, Varanasi.
Driven by optimism, Sreelatha persevered with her academic pursuits and secured admission in the B.Tech (Ceramic Engineering) course at IIT-BHU on the basis of her 919 rank in JEE (Advanced) 2021. But a major obstacle stood in his way to continue. With further studies at a distant place due to the poor financial condition of his parents.
Sreelatha’s steadfast desire to join the IIT against all odds was highlighted in these columns on Sunday in a report titled “Adivasi girl from remote village IIT seat”.
Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao was among those who expressed their willingness to extend all possible help to the tribal girl in her endeavor to pursue her B.Tech course.
Sri Rama Rao replied to a tweet by a doctor from Nalgonda, JP Reddy, who had sought the intervention of the minister to help the poor girl realize her dream. Sri Reddy also tagged a copy of the article published in Hindu Highlighting the remarkable achievement of a tribal girl from the tribal area of Telangana.
Mr Rao responded quickly to the tweet, saying: “Will take care. Let’s find him and help.”
Soon a member of Mr. Rao’s office contacted the tribal girl over the phone and texted her.
Many philanthropists and representatives of various NGOs besides many readers of Hindu To voluntarily give financial assistance to Srilatha for promoting her educational activities. Many Good Samaritans Contacted Hindu To express a desire to help the office girl.
talking to Hindu“I am overwhelmed by the encouragement and support given by many generous people, including KTR,” Sreelatha said.
He stressed that I am looking forward to join the reputed institute and do B.Tech course to prove my mettle in the field of engineering.
Meanwhile, a press release issued by the Telangana Tribal Welfare Department states that the state government is already implementing a scheme to provide post-matric scholarships to all eligible students who have been enrolled in IITs, IIITs, NITs, IIMs, etc. , have got admission in premier institutes like Central Universities. , major medical colleges and agricultural universities. Around 255 premier institutions have been approved by the government to provide post-matric scholarships to ST students studying in premier institutions of other states, which include RTF (Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Special Fee and Other Fees) and Maintenance Fee. Huh.
The Project Officer, ITDA, Bhadrachalam and Deputy Director (Tribal Welfare) have already been directed to facilitate the tribal girls to apply for post-matric scholarship through the e-pass portal, the press release said. give. It asked all eligible students to apply for the scholarship.