Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 9 -- The distribution of the Dr. Ravi Pillai Academic Excellence Scholarship, implemented by the R. P. Foundation in collaboration with NORKA Roots, will be formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Nishagandhi Auditorium here on February 11.
NORKA Roots functions as a state government institution under the expatriate welfare sector, while the scholarship initiative is spearheaded by renowned expatriate industrialist Dr. B. Ravi Pillai, Chairman of the R. P. Group.
Aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections, the scholarship scheme has been conceived as a long-term initiative with a total allocation of Rs 525 crore spread over the next 50 years, NORKA Roots Chief...