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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
VIP NGO Awards 18 SSC Girl Toppers Across Mahabubnagar to Champion Rural Education
Mahabubnagar: In a heartwarming initiative to promote girl child education in rural Telangana, the Villages in Partnership (VIP) NGO felicitated 18 girl students from government Telugu medium schools across 17 mandals in Mahabubnagar district for topping the SSC Public Examinations. The award ceremony, held at Gayatri Function Hall in Padmavati Colony, saw the toppers being honored with a ₹5,000 cash prize and a ₹20,000 SBI mutual fund deposit, which can be encashed after five years—timed to support them during their degree education. Launched in 2016-17, this is the fifth batch of awardees under VIP's flagship initiative, which aims to fight deep-rooted social barriers and financial hardships that prevent rural girls from pursuing higher education. Nagendra Swamy, Executive Director of VIP, highlighted that many girls in rural areas are still forced to drop out after primary school or SSC due to marriage or lack of awareness. 'Our goal is to change this mindset by celebrating academic excellence and inspiring families to invest in their daughters' futures,' he said. As part of the initiative, one top-performing girl from each mandal was selected. Among the awardees were Bushra Hussain from Kotta Molgera (Bhootpur), Nandini from Chinna Chintakunta, Akhila from Devarkadra, Vaishnavi from Gandeed, Shruti from Hanwada, Harini from Jadcherla, Shravanti from Koikonda, Maheshwari from Kaukuntla, Srilatha from Mahabubnagar Rural, Vaishnavi from Mahabubnagar Urban, V. Shailaja from Midjil, Karthika from Mamdabad, Indu from Musapet, Chandana from Rajapur, and students from Nawabpet and Balanagar. The event was graced by Jagadeeshwar, Retired IAS officer and newly appointed President of VIP, who praised the initiative as a transformative step for rural communities. Prominent industrialist Vaman Rao, Chief of Kapil Group, also attended and extended his support to the cause. Adding inspiration to the evening were success stories from past awardees like K. Anusha, now a Project Coordinator at TGIC; Sunita, who completed her MBBS from Osmania Medical College and is now interning at Osmania General Hospital; and J. Anusha, working as an apprentice at DRDO after completing her in EEE. All three came from humble backgrounds and credited the VIP initiative for helping them dream big and achieve their goals. In a unique green gesture, each student was given three saplings—one for themselves, one for their teacher, and one for their village sarpanch—with a call to nurture the trees as symbols of growth, education, and environmental responsibility. The event concluded on an inspiring note with the alumni urging the new awardees to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams fearlessly, and continue breaking barriers through the power of education.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Gokula Education Foundation appoints Dr Swamy as Chief Executive
Bengaluru: Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), which oversees the Ramaiah Group of Medical & Healthcare Institutions, has appointed Dr. Nagendra Swamy (Hosp. Admin.) as the Chief Executive – Healthcare Services. It is stated that Dr. Swamy will lead the strategic and operational direction of Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and associated hospitals under the Foundation. He will also coordinate efforts across the group's healthcare institutions to strengthen integration, clinical research, and academic collaboration, including the ongoing partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital , New York. It is stated that Dr. Swamy brings over 45 years of experience in healthcare management across India, the Middle East, and Far East Asia. He previously served as President of Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and held senior roles at Manipal Health Enterprises, Welcare Hospital (Dubai), Canadian Specialist Hospital (Dubai), and Fortis Hospital, Mohali. He has been associated with academic institutions such as JSS University, Siddaganga Medical College, SDM University Dharwad, and Symbiosis University, Pune. Known for his work in hospital administration and quality, Dr. Swamy has served on national and international panels including those formed by NITI Aayog, CAHO , FICCI, and NABH. His recognitions include the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by CAHO, the Dr. B. C. Roy Award by the Government of Karnataka, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Manipal University.
