Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Annual Higher Education Scholarship Distribution Programme organised by the Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust on Sunday. Delhi High Court Judge Pratibha Singh, trust president IS Prasad and Swami Sachidananda Saraswati also present.
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Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday urged students to play an active role in shaping a developed India (Viksit Bharat Sankalp).
Speaking at the Annual Higher Education Scholarship Distribution Programme 2024-25, organised by the Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust, he underscored India's growing global stature.
"India is at the forefront among developing nations. As we move towards becoming the world's third-largest economy, students have a crucial role in this journey. We must strive to make India the Vishwaguru (world leader)," he said.
He stressed on education as a pathway to self-reliance and societal progress.
"Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it paves the way for personal success and contributes to national development," he added.
Showcasing the significance of financial aid, Gehlot noted that scholarships ensure bright students are not held back by economic constraints. He underlined the importance of youth in nation-building through entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
"Scholarships instil confidence, drive hard work, and empower students to make their families, society, and the nation proud," he said.
The governor praised Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust’s five decades of service in education, healthcare, and social upliftment.
Apart from scholarships, the trust runs libraries, study centres, health camps, and job counselling services. The trust is celebrating its golden jubilee.
Gehlot applauded the trust’s focus on supporting girl students through free hostel facilities and pointed to a key achievement — over 50 Karnataka students qualifying for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam with its financial aid.
To date, the trust has distributed Rs 15 crore in scholarships to more than 14,000 students across 27 districts, granting over Rs 1 crore annually to over 1,000 students.