By Venky | Team Member
Vidya Poshak's Nurture Merit programme includes 3 components viz. Financial Assistance, Knowledge Resource Centres (Books, Computer & Internet and workshops on life skills) and Residential Bridge Camps. These services are provided to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged background.
Key Highlights
· During Academic year 2017 overall 1410 meritorious economically challenged students were financially assisted to the tune of INR 92 Lakh to pursue their studies in Professional & Nonprofessional course.
· We received more than 3000 applications for financial assistance but we could only support 443 students based on their merit and poverty level.
· 100% Applicants home was visited by the volunteers.
· During the year, 65% of the total student beneficiaries were girls.
· 321 students supported by Vidya Poshak appeared for Class-11 examination in 2017 out of which 100% students were successful in the examination. 210 students scored 80% and above.
· Totally 393 students who were supported by Vidya Poshak appeared for Class 12 examination in 2017 out of which 100% students were successful in the examination. 209 students scored 80% and above.
· More than 10,000 books were issued to the students at Vidya Poshak Knowledge Resource Centres. A Total of 8500 students could access the library services through 6 library centres.
· During the year 477 students were trained through 10 Residential Bridge camps.
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