In an effort to help improve access to education for children across the country, scholarships were distributed to deserving students in Mangalore, under the Disha initiative. Implemented under the aegis of the Avashya Foundation spearheaded by Mrs. Arathi Shetty, this initiative focuses on enabling education opportunities for underprivileged children.
At a scholarship distribution event that was held at Bantwal in Mangalore, India, 600 students received financial assistance for their education. The very basis of the Disha initiative is a belief that all children deserve the right to learn, grow and excel in the fields of their choice. Coming mostly from humble backgrounds, these students would now be able to continue studying and developing their skills and talent to create a brighter future for themselves, their families and communities.
Mr. Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament from Karnataka; Mr. Vivek Shetty, President, Bantawalada Buntara Bhavana; Mr. Kiran Hegde, Vice President, Bantawalada Buntara Bhavana; Mr. Chandrahasa Shetty, Secretary, Bantawalada Buntara Bhavana; Dr. Nilratan Shende, GM - CSR, Allcargo Logistics Limited; Mr. Sadananda Shetty, Chairman, Shree Devi Education Trust; and Mr. Harish Shetty, President, World Bunts Federation; graced the occasion with their presence. After distributing scholarships, the dignitaries also spoke to the students and shared words of hope and wisdom with the gathering of over a 1000 attendees.
In keeping with his belief of always giving back to society to the maximum extent possible, Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman, Allcargo Logistics, was a patron of the event. He continues to be a driving force creating a culture of caring for the community and inspiring others around him to do so too.
Here are some glimpses from the event:
