 Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 17: The 15th Annual Summer Camp of the students of Harbans Roshan Bhalla Educational Foundation (HREF ) concluded today. The students performed activities and shared their experiences during the camp. Prominent citizens and supporters of the Foundation and parents of the children attended the ceremony.
41 Girls from classes 8th, 9th and 10th attended the camp. They hail from rural areas including Arnia, Jourian, Doomi, Patti, Kore - Jagir Nagrota, Bathera, Amb, Marjali, Kangrail, Prithipur, Udhampur, Akalpur, Gurah Brahmana, Garh Mandi and many other villages in the region.
Students were provided free boarding and lodging as well as free study materials. Medical care was provided by Bee Enn General Hospital. During the 14-day camp, they visited Panchari, Krimchi Temple, Aghar Temple and Reasi for a picnic. They also attended daily yoga classes. Sports competition were arranged for them. These initiative brought out the hidden talent and self confidence in students and developed their personalities.
The guests interacted with the students and encouraged them to work hard and take full advantage of the support being provided for their bright future. They lauded the noble contribution of the Foundation to society by reaching out to neediest students, especially girls in remote areas and helping them pursue their education.
Cash prizes were distributed to the high achievers in Academics, Debates, Games, Singing etc and Lion House Team was adjudged the best house.
The Foundation also distributed Rs 2 lacs under the Sunanda Dua Memorial Awards to the toppers of the Board exams of 10th, 11th and 12th classes. 31 children recieved the awards. HREF gives these awards every year. Every year, the Foundation supports education of approximately 600 children by scholarship and online tuitions.
The parents thanked the foundation for arranging the camp and supporting the education of their children.
The function concluded with a sumptuous lunch shared by the students, parents and foundation team. |
