May 7, 2021
New Delhi: Given the role of education in building a resilient and responsible society, India’s one of the most prized public sector undertaking – Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – is extending support to over 145 schools in the steel townships to ensure that modern education is provided to more than 55,000 children.
SAIL is assisting over 636 government schools in Bhilai and Rourkela with about 75,000 students by providing Mid-Day meals in association with Akshaya Patra Foundation. 21 special schools are benefitting over 3600 BPL category students at Integrated Steel Plant locations with facilities of free education, Mid-Day meals, uniform including shoes, text books, stationary items, school bag, water bottles and transportation in some cases.
As many as 335 Tribal children are getting free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, textbooks, etc., at Saranda Suvan Chhatravas, Kiriburu; RTC Residential Public School, Manoharpur; Gyanodaya Chhatravas, BSP School Rajhara, Bhilai; Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar; and Gyanjyoti Yojana, Bokaro. Over 2100 school students have been awarded annual scholarships in plant peripheries.
As per official details, Bokaro Steel Plant has introduced ‘Gyan Jyoti Yojana’ scheme for providing education and holistic development for the children of Birhor Tribe, which is on the verge of extinction. Fifteen Birhor children were adopted and provided free education along with boarding, lodging, nourishing and wholesome food, clothing, free medical treatment, sports and cultural opportunities in a conducive atmosphere.
They are the first Matriculates and 12th pass from their community. Inspired from their achievements, another batch of 15 new Birhor children have been adopted, who are all set to begin their life in new surroundings. For Skill Development and better employability, nine Matriculate Birhor boys adopted under Gyan Jyoti Yojana have been sponsored for ITI training along with a stipend of Rs 2500 each, accommodation and food facility at a private ITI in Bokaro. /BI/v
