Pune: Lila Poonawalla Foundation Awards Scholarships To Mark 75th Independence Day
Pune, 16th August 2022: After awarding over 230 school girls from 7th grade last month, over 215 meritorious, but less privileged school girls of 8th grade from Pune city and villages like Gawdewadi, Chandoli, Khidkee and Pimpalgaon schools were awarded Lila Poonawalla foundation’s (LPF’s) scholarships on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day.
This is the 12th successful year of LPF’s ‘2morrow2together’ School Scholarship project. Since inception of this project around 2,700 school girls from 15 schools in Pune city and rural parts of Pune are supported with a scholarship grant from 7th grade right up to their graduation with 10 years of commitment, which is a uniqueness of this project.
On this occasion, LILA Juniors and LILA Seniors who have secured more than 90% marks in 10th & 12th were felicitated with a trophy and smart watch with a gesture of recognizing their achievements. Additionally, 9th issue of School Newsletter ‘2morrow2gether’ was launched at the hands of all the dignitaries.
Amongst the guests who attended the recently held Scholarship Award function and felicitated the girls were Mr. Abhinay Kumbhar, Income Tax Commissioner – Exemptions and Mr. Amit Talreja, AVP-Finance, Brose India Automotive Systems Pvt. Ltd. Other participants from LPF were Mrs. Lila Poonawalla, Chairperson & Founder Trustee, Mr. Firoz Poonawalla, Founder Trustee, Ms. Vinita Deshmukh – Board of Trustees and Ms. Priti Khare, Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Guest Mr. Kumbhar appreciated the commitment and relentless efforts of the LPF Founders, Mrs. Lila Poonawalla & Mr. Firoz Poonawalla towards upliftment of girls and society. He said that both of them are like Gods’ hands. He also interacted with the scholarship awardee girls and their parents through an inspiring speech, motivating them to pursue their dreams of education and empowerment. The Guest of Honor, Mr. Talreja expressed their pride and happiness in partnering with LPF under their CSR initiatives over 3 years and committed to their continued support in the coming times.
On this occasion, Mrs. Lila Poonawalla and Mr. Firoz Poonawllla said, “We invite parents to change their outlook towards girls education and support their daughters in fulfiling their dreams of education and career.”
