Former panchayat president takes govt school students on flight to Chennai
This is the fifth year since he started arranging air travel for students of Kannarpalayam Government High School in Karamadai block in the district.
'The flight trips inspire and motivate the students. Most of their parents are daily wage earners, and it brings them immense joy to fly alongside their children,' said Gnanasekaran who is doing business now.
'We couldn't accommodate all the students and parents in a single trip, so we divided them into four groups this year.
So far, we completed three trips, and the final one is scheduled for July 12. In that trip, we will accommodate another 50 students, along with their parents and teachers,' he added.
Kavinaya, a Class X student, expressed her excitement and said, 'I am very happy to fly for the first time with my friends. We visited the BM Birla Planetarium and watched a 3D show, explored the Anna Centenary Library, Vivekanandar Illam and Marina Beach.
It was an unforgettable day.'
M Abirami, another Class X student, said, 'My mother accompanied me on the flight. These trips motivate us to do well in our studies. Travelling on the
Chennai Metro
was also a thrilling experience. We returned to Coimbatore in an air-conditioned train coach.'
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