The funds are being extended under the "Adopt a School" and "Girl Scholarship" projects of Ncell -- two corporate social responsibility initiatives of the telecom service provider.[break]
As per the plan, Ncell will release over Rs 25.53 million to 18 community schools in 18 districts in 2013 to construct buildings, classrooms, toilets, and drinking water and other basic facilities. “The fund will also be used to fence school property, furnish classrooms and provide education and sports materials to children,” Ncell officials told journalists during an informal gathering in Kathmandu on Friday.
The schools that need funding support are identified by Save the Children, Ncell"s partner in implementing the project, says an Ncell statement. “Priority is given to schools that have large student base or are strategically located and can serve a large number of students,” an Ncell statement says.
Ncell had previously extended support to six schools in 2011 and 17 in 2012. Together, Ncell"s monetary support to community schools has topped Rs 50 million.
The telecom service provider is also extending Rs 900,000 to 15 girl students under the Girl Scholarship Program this year.
“Under this program, Ncell provides up to Rs 500,000 to each of the 15 female students who completes SLC (high school) exams to complete education up to Bachelor"s level,” the statement says.
On an annual basis, each student gets Rs 60,000, Ncell Spokesperson Milan Mani Sharma said.
Under the program launched in 2011, scholarships are awarded based on SLC score and financial condition of the family.
“In the first year, the scholarships were awarded to five girl students from five districts of Karnali Zone. In 2012, 12 girls from 10 different rural districts were extended scholarships,” the statement says.
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