New Delhi: Union Minister of Human Resource Development Mr Prakash Javadekar felicitated 46 students who achieved high in their XII exams, despite hailing from economically weakest of weaker sections. Gun Gaurav, the felicitation ceremony held yesterday (17 July 2016) at Minister’s residence, recognized the consistent efforts and merit of these student.

During interaction with the students, the Minister praised their noble efforts, and self-confidence and determination which have landed them in reputed colleges as well. Most of the felicitated students are hailing from one room houses across different slums in Delhi facing challenges of poverty.

Mr Javadekar appreciated the efforts of NGOs Asha India, Navjyoti India Foundation, Salaam Baalak and Seva Bharati in assisting and empowering these students to excel in their education. The Minister also hailed the efforts of CBSE to pick students from diverse, socially and economically disadvantaged strata and support them through scholarship schemes.

The function was also attended by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of State (HRD) and Dr. S.C Khuntia, Secretary (School Education and Literacy) who also spoke on the occasion and gave away gifts to the students. Mr Y.S.K Seshu Kumar, Joint Secretary (AE &NLM) and Chairman, CBSE and other senior officers of MHRD and CBSE were also present.