Sterlite extends assistance to Plus Two student

TUTICORIN, India - June 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Tuticorin : Mr.T.Jeniston, resident of Inigo Nagar who passed Plus Two examinations with flying colours fighting penury, received financial assistance from Sterlite Copper for pursuing higher studies.

Mr.T.Jeniston who belongs to fishermen community passed the Plus Two examination from St.Lasalle Higher Secondary School, Tuticorin with a score of 1000 marks out of 1200 has now been enrolled for Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Application) at VOC College, Tuticorin.

Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handed over the challan of the fee paid to the student in a function held at Inigo Nagar. Sterlite would bear the tuition fee for the remaining year of his studies also.

Sterlite decided to provide scholarship considering his academic ability and economic status.

Sterlite’s other initiatives to promote education include Project Ilam Mottukal, where Sterlite supports 5035 girl children for their education and presenting scholastic excellence awards to the toppers of Class X and XII examinations.

Mr.D.Dhanavel, Head – Projects, Mr.R.Selvasankar, General Manager – Projects, Sterlite Copper and employees of Sterlite were also present.

Photo Cut- Line : Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handing over the challan of the fee paid to Mr.T.Jeniston, a plus two student at Inigo Nagar.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan

Head - Public Relations

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in

Tel:  +91 461 424 2926