PUNE: The Parimal and Pramod Chaudhari Foundation (PPCF) on Saturday organized ‘Utkarsh Sammelam’ at MES Auditorium, Kothrud. The program was organized to take a review fellowship initiative started by PPCF to support student education. Chief Guest Dr.Sanjay Runwal, Management Expert and Business Strategist, Mr.Pramod Chaudhari Chairman of Praj Industries, and Mrs.Parimal Chaudhari, Managing Trustee of Praj Foundation were present on the occasion. The website of the Parimal and Pramod Chaudhari Foundation was unveiled at the hands of Mr.Pramod Chaudhari.
Around 15 students from high schools, junior colleges, and vocational courses who have excelled in their education during this ongoing fellowship were felicitated on the occasion. The efforts of nine institutes that have helped identify needy students were also felicitated on the occasion.
Advocating the concept of ‘DGL’ ( doing good in life ) Chief Guest Dr.Sanjay Runwal said that the work of PCCF will inspire people to do good for society. Doing something good does not only mean helping with money but with experience, expertise, exposure, education, and excellence. We all have these in some of the other forms and therefore we all can do something for our society and our nation. He added that today’s world presents a lot of opportunities for youngsters and nobody can stop them from dreaming big.
Mrs.Parimal Chaudhari said that education is the first step to success in our lives. Education presents everybody with equitable opportunities. This opportunity should be available to all and we should all work towards this.
The fellowship program is in its fourth year and has been started by PCCF to support students who are passionate about education but could not qualify for traditional scholarships. While highly meritorious students receive standard scholarships, the PPCF Fellowship provides financial support to students who have the capacity and intent for further education and have scored 50% or more in their last examination. The aim is to enable them to become self-reliant at the earliest and start contributing to their family’s financial well-being.
Since 2021, PPCF has been granting Fellowships to students from schools, colleges, and vocational training institutes, within around a 100-kilometer radius of Pune. Eligible students undergo a selection process based on predefined criteria. In addition, a home visit is conducted to assess and verify the student’s family and financial background. PPCF covers the entire educational cost for selected students which allows them to focus on their studies without being worried about finances.
The review of the program at the Utkarsh Sammelan revealed that 2593 students from 125 institutes have benefited, of which approximately 60% of students are female. 728 students received the Fellowship for vocational training, and 111 have completed their course are employed, and have started supporting their families. Their achievement is a testament to the PPCF’s impactful work.
