Around 1,000 meritorious students from economically weaker families across Tripura will receive financial assistance under Shriram Finance’s Navgati Scholarship Programme. Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman welcomed the CSR initiative, highlighting its role in promoting education and supporting deserving students.
Around 1,000 meritorious students across Tripura will receive financial assistance under the Navgati Scholarship Programme launched by Shriram Finance Limited. Higher Education and Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman welcomed the initiative, describing it as an important investment in the future of the state’s young generation.
The scholarship programme was formally launched on Saturday at Gram Swaraj Bhavan in AD Nagar, Agartala, as part of Shriram Finance Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. The initiative aims to ensure that financial difficulties do not prevent academically talented students from continuing their education and achieving their aspirations.
Speaking to reporters at the launch programme, Minister Kishor Barman highlighted the financial challenges faced by students from economically weaker families, particularly those living in rural and remote areas. He observed that many deserving students possess strong academic abilities but are often compelled to discontinue or compromise their education because of financial difficulties.
Under the Navgati Scholarship Programme, approximately 1,000 students studying in Classes VIII to XII from different districts of Tripura have been selected to receive scholarship assistance. The selection process has taken into consideration both academic performance and the financial background of applicants, ensuring that support reaches deserving students who need it most.
According to the minister, the selected beneficiaries will receive annual financial assistance to support their educational expenses and help them continue their studies through the higher secondary level. The programme is expected to ease the financial pressure on families while allowing students to concentrate on their academic development.
Appreciating Shriram Finance Limited for introducing the initiative, Kishor Barman said that direct educational assistance through scholarships is a particularly meaningful way for corporate organisations to utilise their CSR funds. While many companies undertake infrastructure development and community welfare activities, initiatives that directly support students can create lasting changes in individual lives and society.
The minister further emphasised that financial assistance at the right stage can significantly influence a student’s educational journey. He pointed out that talented students from villages and geographically remote areas often lack the financial resources required to pursue their ambitions despite having the potential to excel academically.
He said that programmes such as Navgati can help bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by providing financial support to deserving students. Such initiatives can also encourage young people to continue their education, develop their abilities and work towards building successful careers.
Expressing appreciation for the company’s commitment to educational development, Barman described the scholarship programme as an exemplary CSR initiative. He expressed hope that the beneficiaries would make the best use of the opportunity, perform well academically and eventually contribute to society through their knowledge, skills and professional achievements.
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The initiative also highlights the importance of cooperation between corporate organisations and communities in strengthening educational opportunities. By extending financial support to students from economically weaker backgrounds, the programme seeks to promote inclusive education and create a more supportive learning environment.
With nearly 1,000 students expected to benefit across Tripura, the Navgati Scholarship Programme is being viewed as an encouraging step towards reducing educational inequalities. The initiative reinforces the principle that financial circumstances should not determine a student’s future and that every deserving young individual should have the opportunity to pursue education and fulfil their potential.
