Panasonic Awards Scholarships to 10 IIT Students Under Ratti Chattr Programme
New Delhi, October 30, 2026: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), in collaboration with Buddy4Study India Foundation, has awarded scholarships to 10 students across India under the 11th edition of its Ratti Chattr Scholarship Program. The initiative provides financial assistance to meritorious students from underserved backgrounds pursuing undergraduate education at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
With the latest cohort, the programme has supported more than 270 students since its launch, helping them pursue higher education and access opportunities for academic and personal development.
Mr. Kazuki Sato, Enabling Functions, Panasonic Life Solutions India, said, “We are delighted to welcome the new batch of Ratti Chattr scholars. With this edition, the program has supported over 270 meritorious students from underserved backgrounds in pursuing higher education. Access to quality education plays an important role in building skills, broadening opportunities and preparing young people for the future. Through this initiative, we aim to ease the financial challenges faced by deserving students and enable them to focus on their academic goals and professional development.”
Mrs. Akiyo Doumoto, General Manager, Corporate Citizenship Office, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Japan, said, “We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the ten students selected for this year’s scholarship program. The Panasonic Scholarship Asia Program aims to support the growth and development of students who will help shape the next generation. We hope that the scholarship recipients will broaden their horizons through learning and diverse interactions, continue to develop their potential, and in the future contribute to creating new value in their communities and society.”
The Ratti Chattr Scholarship Program is part of Panasonic's efforts to support access to higher education by providing financial assistance to deserving students. Through the initiative, the company aims to help students pursue their academic goals and develop the knowledge and skills required for their future careers.
The 10 scholarship recipients selected in the 11th edition are enrolled at IIT campuses across the country. The recipients and their respective institutions are:
- Aashish Kumar – IIT Dhanbad
- Ande Maha Veera Venkata Ganesh – IIT Dhanbad
- Bandisula Sofiya – IIT Dharwad
- Bojja Thohith – IIT Mandi
- Daksh Patidar – IIT Dhanbad
- Dipika Sonkar – IIT Dharwad
- Kabeer – IIT Delhi
- Padma Luchan Konwar – IIT Guwahati
- Sapavath Anji – IIT Indore
- Srijita Mandal – IIT Kharagpu
