Centre's Rs 1 lakh aid helps OBC Chhattisgarh girl join B.Tech course
Raipur, Aug 8
Aspiring engineer Annu Supriya, a member of a marginalised social group from Chhattisgarh, has realised her dream of pursuing higher education with a scholarship of more than Rs 1 lakh from the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The 19-year-old, whose mother is a daily wage labourer and single parent, received financial assistance of Rs 1,29,100 under the Top-Class Education Scheme of the Ministry.
The financial support significantly reduced the financial burden on her family and enabled her to pursue B.Tech at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur, an official from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment said in a statement.
Annu Supriya, an OBC/Teli student, is overjoyed by the support she received to overcome several obstacles in her journey towards higher education.
"The Top-Class Education Scheme has played a significant role in my educational journey. The scholarship support has reduced the financial stress on my family and enabled me to continue my education at a premier institution," she said.
She added that the scholarship has motivated her to work harder towards achieving her career goals and building a better future.
Earlier, Annu encountered financial constraints in joining an offline coaching institute for preparation for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for engineering admission.
"With no prior knowledge of engineering entrance examinations in her family, she became aware of the JEE and its preparation process relatively late," the Ministry official said.
Despite these challenges, Annu remained determined to pursue her academic aspirations. Her perseverance enabled her to secure admission to NIT Raipur, where she began her B.Tech journey and took an important step towards her goal of building a career in the technology sector.
The official said, "The journey of Annu Supriya demonstrates how targeted educational assistance can help students from financially challenged families access opportunities at premier institutions."
"Through the Top-Class Education Scheme, financial barriers are being reduced and deserving students are being empowered to pursue higher education, develop their capabilities and work towards building a brighter and more secure future," he said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great initiative, but the real question is why such support is needed only after she struggled so much. Coaching for JEE is expensive, and many talented students miss out because they learn about these opportunities late. We need to strengthen the pipeline - from awareness to support - not just celebrate the end result. Still, kudos to Annu for her perseverance and to the government for this assistance.
Single mother, daily wage labourer, and still she made it to NIT! This girl is a star ⭐ Every rupee of this scholarship is well-spent. The Teli community will have a new role model to look up to. I hope she excels in her B.Tech and becomes a successful engineer. Jai Ho!
This is genuinely uplifting news. It's wonderful to see government programs making a tangible difference in students' lives. Annu's story is a testament to the power of determination and targeted support. Wishing her all the best in her engineering journey - the tech sector needs more diverse talent!
This is wonderful, but I can't help thinking about the hundreds of Annu Supriyas who don't get this chance. Why isn't this scheme better publicized? The fact that she didn't know about JEE until late shows a systemic gap. We need more awareness campaigns in rural and semi-urban areas, not just the scheme itself. Still, happy for her!
What a fantastic example of the government's commitment to social justice! The Top-Class Education Scheme is doing exactly what it's meant to - breaking barriers for OBC students. Annu's story shows that with
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