As one of its ways to promote people-centric, inclusive growth, Avashya Foundation, Allcargo’s CSR arm runs the Disha project focused on education. It is driven by the belief that given opportunity and access, every child has the ability to learn and excel. As part of this initiative, 220 students from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane received scholarships for further education.
These students who had passed their SSC and HSC exams with flying colours would now look forward to shaping a successful career and bright future without being constrained by their financial vulnerability.
Mrs. Arathi Shetty, Avashya Foundation and Ms. Shloka Shetty graced the scholarship distribution occasion as Guest of Honour and Chief Guest, while the honour of lighting the ceremonial lamp was bestowed on the student who had scored the highest marks.
Gold Culture, one of our partner organisations conducted a session on career guidance and motivation to boost confidence and make students believe in the power of their aspirations. Along with career counselling, sessions were conducted with parents to ensure their support for their children’s future education.
Ms. Shloka Shetty shared her inspiring journey and addressed important areas like competition in education and dealing with examination and parental pressure. She appreciated the students for coming this far in spite of the social and economic hurdles they faced. Dr. Nilratan Shende, GM – CSR, Allcargo Logistics, spoke about how Disha was shaping lives of students and families in terms of confidence, positive attitude, and being integrated into mainstream education.
Mrs. Shetty concluded the event with her optimistic speech where she congratulated the students and highlighted the importance of respect, discipline, good health, honesty and dedicated efforts in achieving success. She inspired students with her vision of how their efforts would benefit their families and eventually the country too.
By empowering deserving children today we are nurturing innovators, leaders and thinkers of tomorrow. And nothing could make us happier!
Here are some glimpses from the event:
