 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Over 600 rural children sat for scholarship tests today at the offices of Harbans Bhalla Educational Trust (HBET). The students were from classes 1st to 10th primarily from government schools. More than 80% students were girls.
HBET is supporting the education of rural children since 1997, particularly girls from rural areas of Government schools. The number of children helped every year has grown from 12 initially to 620 children this year. HBET aims to cover as many rural children as possible in and around Jammu in areas such as Hiranagar, Chak, Rattian, Doomi, Gajansoo, R.S Pura, Birpur, Rehian, Jourian, Dansal, Kangrail, Gurah Slathia, Ghou Manhasan, Saruinsar, and others. Besides providing Scholarships to the students, they are also offered medical assistance, medicine. Mentorship and counseling is a regular feature throughout the year to educate and enhance their understanding of Life and Academics.
Every year 50-70 new selected students are added for scholarship through written tests and home visits. Families having children from classes 1st to 3rd are welcome to contact HBET and apply for scholarship. |
