In its second edition of the scholarship program, RR Kabel, a prominent brand in the Indian consumer electronics and wire and cable manufacturing industry, has awarded a total of ₹1 crore as part of the prestigious RR Kabel Star Scholarship Program. 105 winners were conferred from the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The award ceremony was held between 2:30pm - 5 pm at Firodia Hall, J.M. Road, Near Modern Cafe, Opp. COEP Hostel, Shivaji Nagar, Pune. It is a scholarship awarded to high-caliber children of the electricians who have outstanding academic achievements.
Notable students from Maharashtra, an important center for India's electrical sector, have displayed outstanding achievements, securing the RR Kabel Stars scholarship and propelling themselves toward more studies to pursue their aspirations. The second phase of the Kabel Star Scholarship Program was a trailblazing program designed for the children of electricians who completed their 10th-grade exams this year. This approach lines up with the company's aim of promoting a more educated and empowered India.
The first iteration of the Kabel Stars Scholarship program was launched around Diwali in 2022, receiving thousands of applications from all around India. A total of 1015 applicants were chosen to receive the reward. Keeping the momentum going, the current edition of the scholarship program has granted over 1 crore to fund the children of electricians' further secondary education. This year, more than 1000 students from across the country have been chosen to receive these scholarships, furthering the program's objective.
Speaking about the scholarship program Mrs. Kirti Kabra, Director, RR Global, said, “Our electricians, popularly known as "Kabel Dost," have been the backbone of RR Kabel from its inception. Beyond business, our commitment is to make a positive difference in their lives and to give back to the people who form the cornerstone of our business. We are pleased to be electrical industry pioneers, having established a scholarship program that provides educational opportunities for the children of our electricians."
She further said, “As a business, we think that every qualified student, regardless of background or financial restraints, should have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. We are committed to unleashing the potential of talented children through this program, and we urge them to identify their abilities. Our purpose at RR Kabel is to create a world in which talent knows no bounds and every student's ambitions can come true. We remain committed to empowering today's kids and encouraging their development into bright leaders of future.”