Dimapur, 12 December (MTNews): Indus Towers, in collaboration with Shishu Sarothi, hosted a transformative event in Dimapur, Nagaland, as part of their flagship CSR program, Saksham, on December 12, 2023. Ten deserving students with disabilities from Nagaland were honored with scholarships during the Indus Towers Scholarship Award Ceremony. Collaborating with the Nagaland State Disability Forum, Shishu Sarothi implemented this initiative to enhance socio-economic conditions in communities.
In its seventh year, the program aims to offer 180 scholarships for the academic year 2023-24, covering academics, professional courses, and coaching for employment-oriented examinations. Out of these, 162 slots are allocated for students in the northeast region, with the remaining 18 reserved for students with disabilities from outside the North-East region studying in government-recognized institutions of national importance.
Ketaki Bardalai, Executive Director of Shishu Sarothi, emphasized the educational challenges faced by disabled children in the North-East Region, citing recent WHO figures revealing only 9% completing secondary education, and 45% remaining illiterate. The team at Shishu Sarothi expressed deep appreciation for Indus Towers’ commitment to empowering youth with disabilities, recognizing the crucial role education plays in unlocking employment opportunities and fostering empowerment.
Rajender Gurung, CEO-NESA Circle at Indus Towers, highlighted their partnership’s significance, stating, “Indus strongly believes that supporting communities with CSR can make a significant impact. We are proud of our partnership with Shishu Sarothi in identifying candidates who can utilize the Indus Towers Scholarship Program for fulfilling careers through academics, professional courses, and coaching for employment-oriented examinations.”
Diethono Nakhro, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Nagaland, applauded the commendable impact of the scholarship program initiated by Shishu Sarothi and Indus Towers Ltd in 2016. Emphasizing the crucial support it provides to students with disabilities, she appreciated the company’s initiative for empowering youth with disabilities, enabling them to pursue education and aspire to promising career paths, fostering inclusivity and socio-economic growth in the region.
The felicitation ceremony, graced by Guest of Honor Imsuinla, District Inclusive Education Coordinator at Samagra Shiksha, was followed by an induction session guiding scholars on accessing the scholarship portal and relevant information. The program concluded with an awareness session on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, equipping student scholars with valuable insights into the legal landscape surrounding disabilities. This comprehensive initiative not only celebrated academic excellence but also underscored the transformative power of education in the lives of students with disabilities, promising a brighter and more inclusive future.
Background Note: The Indus Towers Scholarship Program, implemented by Shishu Sarothi, was initiated in 2016 to encourage and support students with disabilities. Since then, it has supported 644 students from the North East and beyond. The program provides support for educational fees, and some students receive additional assistance for study materials, assistive devices, hostel fees, and conveyance. For more details, visit: www.ssscholarship.org or call: 7086268549.
About Indus Towers Limited: Indus Towers Limited is India’s leading provider of passive telecom infrastructure and it deploys, owns and manages telecom towers and communication structures, for various mobile operators. The Company’s portfolio of over 2,04,000 telecom towers makes it one of the largest tower infrastructure providers in the country with presence in all 22 telecom circles. Indus Towers caters to all wireless telecommunication service providers in India. The Company has been the industry pioneer in adopting green energy initiatives for its operations. For further details visit www.industowers.com
About Shishu Sarothi: Shishu Sarothi Centre for Rehabilitation & Training for Multiple Disability is a registered not-for-profit organisation working to enable and empower children and persons with disabilities since 1987. It strides the twin tracks of service delivery and rights-based work in the domains of health, education, advocacy, and research. Shishu Sarothi’s direct services and supplementary projects and programs have reached thousands of children and persons with disabilities from Assam and other states of NE India. For further details visit www.shishusarothi.org.
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