Ludhiana News- Shriram Foundation launches ‘Education Support Scheme’ for truck-drivers’ children in city

Ludhiana, September 18, 2013: In its endeavour to provide the needy children of truck drivers and transporters with educational assistance, Shriram Foundation, social arm of the Shriram Group, today launched a nationwide “Education Support Scheme” in Ludhiana. This first-of-its-kind initiative is in alliance with reputed transport associations of the city.

Through this scheme, Shriram Foundation offered financial assistance and scholarships to 124 deserving children of transporters and truck drivers aged between 11 and 17 years. The scholarship distribution ceremony took place at Guru Nanak Bhawan. This initiative has been successfully implemented at Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Namakkal, Vijayawada etc.

This scholarship support is applicable to the children of any school (including government and private) towards expenses for pursuing school education without any disruption.

Hardeep Singh, Zonal Head – Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. and Guest of Honour at the function said, “It is common knowledge that education is one of the most important pillars of a nation. Often, the children of truck drivers and transporters are deprived of quality education, which is one of their fundamental rights. Through Education Support Scheme, we aim to provide educational support to the needy section of our transporter fraternity. This is a step to help such deserving students to learn and prosper in this competitive world.”

The associations which supported this initiative are Calcutta Freight Carriers, ABR Parcel Service, Sitco Roadways, Caravan Roadways Ltd., East India Transport Agency, D.S. TPT Corp., Dashmesh Goods Carriers (P) Ltd., Gurmukh Roadways and Harminder Roadlines.

About - Shriram Foundation:

Established in 1993, Shriram Foundation is a social initiative of the Shriram Group. It has evolved through the group's commitment to social responsiveness (CSR) with the aim of women and children empowerment. Shriram Foundation undertakes various activities such as primary education for children, vocational training centres for women, higher education & skill based courses through Shriram IGNOU Community College, micro financing for rural women and more across the country.