- The group has instituted the Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship to support students from economically weaker sections in their pursuit of higher education
- Since its inception, the Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship has supported over 200 students with a total scholarship exceeding Rs 1.75 crore
- The Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship initiative has been implemented in collaboration with Vidyasaarathi, a technology-driven platform by Protean eGov Technologies Limited, which streamlines the scholarship selection process and ensures transparency
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, MAR 24
Wagh Bakri Tea Group, a trusted name in the tea industry for 133 years, hosted the scholarship presentation ceremony for the recipients of the Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship 2024-25 at Wagh Bakri House in Ahmedabad on Monday.
The scholarship, instituted in 2022-23 in the memory of Late Shri Paragbhai Desai, provides financial assistance to deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them pursue higher education in fields such as medical, engineering and paramedical.
Since its inception, the Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship has supported over 200 students with a total scholarship exceeding Rs. 1.75 crore. This academic year alone, 177 students have benefited from financial aid amounting to Rs. 70.10 lakh, showcasing Wagh Bakri Tea Group’s commitment to supporting education.
Senior management of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, including Vice Chairman & Managing Director Raseshbhai Desai, Executive Director Paras Desai, Whole-time Director Priyam Desai, Director Vidisha Desai, CEO Sanjay Singal and CHRO Nitin Naik were present on the occasion and presented the scholarships to 25 students.
In his address, Raseshbhai Desai, said, “Education is the foundation of a progressive society and we support various educational initiatives. With Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship, we are proud to support bright young minds in their quest for knowledge. Our aim is to ensure that no deserving student is deprived of education due to financial constraints. We are committed to supporting as many students as possible.”
Sanjay Singal, CEO of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, said, “Through the Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship, we hope to empower the next generation of leaders. The recipients of the scholarship have shown a lot of potential, and we are confident that they will contribute significantly to society.”
The Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship initiative has been implemented in collaboration with Vidyasaarathi, a technology-driven platform by Protean eGov Technologies Limited, which streamlines the scholarship selection process and ensures transparency.
The Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship reflects Wagh Bakri Tea Group’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, ensuring that education remains accessible to all.
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