Vedanta awards scholarships to students inspired by former president APJ Abdul Kalam

The company’s pledge to nation-building through empowering youth of the country is supported by the scholarship programme; ‘Sterlite Scholastic Excellence Awards’, where toppers of secondary and higher secondary students from poor financial background are awarded.
 
Sterlite Copper has awarded a total of Rs.7 lakh to 32 toppers across 20 schools at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu at the 15th ‘Sterlite Scholastic Excellence Awards’ ceremony recently held at Subbiah Vidyalayam Girls Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi. 

Speaking on the occasion, M Ramakrishanan, Chief Educational Officer of Thoothukudi District said, “I appreciate the efforts taken by Sterlite Copper to motivate underprivileged children. And I congratulate the awardees on their achievement. Continue to keep up the spirit at all times in your life.”

P Ramnath, CEO, Sterlite Copper, Thoothukudi, said, “Sterlite Scholastic Excellence Awards has always been a highlight of the year for our company, as it is when we celebrate the positive influence, education and training brings, in the lives of the people. All of our award winners are an inspiration to their peers and deserve recognition. My heartfelt congratulations to all of them.”

Abith aspires to be in the field of Research & Development in the field of automobile industry. 

He is the eldest of the two sons in the family. His father is a fisherman who is unable to afford his son’s education expenses. 

“Even after scoring good marks in secondary and higher secondary examinations and later engineering entrance exams, my career was leading nowhere. Dr. Kalam has been my role-model. I grew up reading his books and quotes which motivated me to work hard despite adverse conditions. I continued to dream and thanks to Sterlite Copper which gave my dream wings by sponsoring my education,” said S Abith.