Guwahati: In a heartening move that reinforces the power of education as an equalizer, Shankardev Shiksha Niketan, a residential school in Gohpur, has announced it will provide free education to 50 academically meritorious students from economically weaker sections. The initiative underscores the institution’s deep-rooted commitment to inclusive education and social upliftment.
As part of this commendable effort, the school will cover the full academic expenses of the selected students, ensuring they can access quality education without financial stress. The move is in line with the school’s long-standing tradition of supporting underprivileged youth—every year, more than 200 financially struggling students benefit from its scholarships and educational support programs.
Shankardev Shiksha Niketan has earned a stellar reputation for nurturing talent and empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds. One shining example of its impact is Chandrapal Patgiri, a former scholarship student who is now pursuing medical studies at AIIMS Bhubaneswar—an inspiring testament to the institution’s life-changing interventions.
School authorities confirmed that the selection criteria for this year’s beneficiaries would emphasize both academic performance and economic hardship, ensuring that the most deserving candidates are granted this opportunity. With this initiative, the institution continues to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, fostering hope and ambition in communities that need it most.