Under its annual scholarship distribution programme, HIMWATS distributed scholarships to meritorious students on Wednesday at Government Inter College, Narayannagar Kusumkheda, Haldwani. A total of 21 students received scholarships, presented by Member of Parliament Ajay Bhatt and Mayor Gajraj Bisht.
Speaking at the programme, chief guest MP Ajay Bhatt said the initiative being run by the committee is highly commendable, as it helps underprivileged and meritorious students move forward. He announced a grant of ₹2 lakh from the MPLAD fund for furniture and other facilities at the school. Special guest Mayor Gajraj Bisht praised the committee’s efforts and said he would arrange funds for the construction of an auditorium at the college.
Committee President Dr K. K. Pandey said that this year the committee is distributing scholarships worth ₹2.64 lakh to 135 students from 51 schools across the Kumaon region, and that since 2005 it has distributed approximately ₹25.5 lakh to meritorious students.
Committee Secretary Dr Govind Bisht described the committee’s service activities, noting that they are carried out with the collective support of its members. School students presented cultural programmes during the event. Mahesh Khulve and Ganesh Pant of the committee attended, along with the school principal and teachers.