Gorakhpur girl goes back to school after CM Yogi Adityanath helps with fees
Gorakhpur
has now resumed her studies without interruption.
Following the intervention of Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
during Janata Darshan, the administration and education department coordinated with the school management for a fee waiver.
A student of Class 7 at Saraswati Shishu Mandir (English Medium), Pankhuri returned to class on Monday, bringing smiles back to her face.
Notably, during the CM's visit to Gorakhpur on July 1, Pankhuri met him at the Janata Darshan held at the Gorakhnath Temple, where she expressed her desire to study. 'Maharaj ji, I want to study.
Please help with the fees or get them waived,' she pleaded before the CM. Pankhuri shared that her father, Rajeev Tripathi, was injured and unable to work, leaving the family in financial hardship.
Her mother works at a local shop, and her brother is in Class 12. Unable to afford the fees, Pankhuri was forced to stop attending school.
Moved by her request, Yogi assured her that her education would not be disrupted. 'Study well, daughter. We will ensure the fees are either waived or arranged,' he said, directing officials to take immediate action.
Following the CM's instructions, the district administration and the education department contacted the management of Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Pakki Bagh and arranged for Pankhuri's fees to be waived.
On Monday, she attended school in complete uniform.
Expressing gratitude, Pankhuri said, 'Thank you, Maharaj ji,' and added, 'Our CM is truly kind. It is only because of his help that I could return to school.' Her parents, Rajeev and Meenakshi, also thanked Yogi and said, 'It was the CM's compassion and sensitive approach that made our daughter's education possible.'
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