The educational support scheme, Padikkam Padippikkam (Pa Pa), launched by District Collector M. G. Rajamanickam in association with the NGO, Anbodu Kochi, for meritorious students from poor families, has got off to a great start with school accessories being handed over to 4,000-odd students till Friday.
The distribution is being carried out by 50-odd volunteers of Anbodu Kochi from the Regional Sports Centre at Kadavanthra.
The whole-hearted support of various corporate firms, Non-Resident Keralites and various institutions and individuals has helped make the scheme a grand success, Mr. Rajamanickam said.
Potential beneficiaries and sponsors may turn up at the Regional Sports Centre for two more days.
Sponsors may make their contribution to a joint account by the name Jyothi Papa opened at the Bank of Baroda in the names of the District Collector and Deputy Director of Education. The account number is 30580100004422 and the IFSC code is BARB0KAKKAN. For details, contact: 92070-00800
