The Hindu : T.MURALI
These kids, proficient in their studies,benefit by a bank gesture
The bank honoured them with rs.5000 each to meet… educational expenses
Gifted group: Looking ahead
They may not have known the love of their parents, but they are hoping for a life filled with love.
Shriraksha, Manasi, Lakshmi and Pooja are the four girls chosen by the Srikrishna Balanikethana, a home for underprivileged children located in Kukkikatte, Udupi, of the 23 inmates for an honour from the State Bank of India, Udupi Branch.At the top
When the Bank asked the Bala Nikethana to find children in the age group 10 years to 12 years who are good in their studies, the four girls emerged toppers.
They are also good at extra curricular activities. The bank, under its Community Services Banking activity, honoured them with Rs. 5,000 each to meet their education and other related expenses.
Shriraksha’s dream is to become a teacher, while Manasi has dreams of becoming an engineer. Pooja and Laxmi, students of Std. IV, are yet to make up their mind, but are happy about the bank’s gesture.
Shrikrishna Balanikethana is founded by the Pejawar Math.Honours
The children were honoured by Vittal Shettigar, Chief Manager, SBI Udupi, and Ganesh Bhat, Regional Manager, SBI Regional Business Office, Mangalore.
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