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Panasonic India awards scholarship to 30 IIT students under Ratti Chattr Scholarship Program

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Felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi for 8th edition of Panasonic Ratti Chattr Scholarship

New Delhi, March 11, 2023: Panasonic Life Solutions India has awarded scholarships to 30 students from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) under its prestigious scholarship program named Ratti Chattr.

The company announced the winners of the 8th edition of its scholarship program at a felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi on March 11.

During the ceremony, the scholarship awards were announced for a total of 30 students from 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) across the country. According to Panasonic, the scholarship program aims to recognize and empower ‘young future leaders’ by providing financial assistance to select undergraduate students to pursue higher education at their respective IITs.

The students were felicitated by Mr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa & Former CEO, Niti Aayog along with Mr. Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India & SA.

Congratulating the winners, Mr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa & Former CEO, Niti Aayog said, “With a growing population of young people, India has the potential to become a global powerhouse of talent and innovation. The youth of India is a driving force behind the country's economic growth, social development, and technological advancement. This demographic dividend provides India with a unique opportunity to capitalize on talent and energy to achieve its economic and social goals. However, to fully realize this potential, India must invest in education, skills development, and employment opportunities for its young population. And, over the years, Panasonic's Ratti Chhatr scholarship program has been truly commendable in assisting such young achievers by empowering them to attain skills and knowledge to innovate and help in nation-building.”

He also congratulated the Panasonic team and all the winners for their dedicated efforts that have led them to get the scholarship.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India & SA said, “At Panasonic India, we have consistently supported meritorious students in their pursuit of higher education. We believe that education is the key to unlocking an individual's potential and enabling them to contribute to the development of society. Through Ratti Chattr initiative, we aim to encourage young minds with skills and learning that will equip them for a brighter future.”

He added, “We are proud to support the next generation of leaders and look forward to seeing them make a positive impact in their respective fields. The scholarship program has played a big role in the scholar’s life. From creating an impact on scholars’ academic performance to felicitating on the career paths that empowered them to pursue their career goals with greater confidence and independence. We are delighted to have scholarship recipients from the 2018 batch join us at this year's felicitation event and share their motivating journey towards achieving their dreams and inspiring others.”

The 2022 Ratti Chhatr Scholarship Program received a total of 1964 applications, of which 1133 applications were shortlisted. Based on an online test conducted, 73 students were interviewed, out of which Panasonic India has chosen 30 winners for through a rigorous screening and interviewing process.

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