“Had it
not been for this fellowship from Tribal Cultural Society, I was bound to be like many
others, recycled into the family's earning process at an age when I needed to be at
school”, says Sunita Murmu.
And then came the announcement of Jyoti Fellowships. Sunita won the award not just for the
year, but, for the next seven consecutive years as well. The fellowship saw her through
matriculation and Intermediate. Relieved of the pressure, Sunita was able to concentrate
and secure first division all through. At an award ceremony, when asked what she had to
say about this assistance, “Thank you, Tata Steel and Tribal Cultural Society”
were the words she uttered with extreme gratitude.
Sunita Murmu, a student beneficiary. |
A literacy programme
Balwadi for young children
Sumita Murmu
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Tata Steel has influenced the
integration of tribals in the economy in a less obvious and immediate way by propping up
the education of tribal children and youth of various ages and at various stages of their
academic career.
An unusual project called Sahyog,
implemented in five schools, helps tribal students to develop self-esteem and plan their
future.
