Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 16: J&K Bank Chairman and CEO, Parvez Ahmed, today said that the bank will support wholeheartedly professional education of underprivileged children who are future citizens.
The CEO was speaking during a function organized in connection with 72nd Independence Day at Balgran, a charitable home for destitute children. He was accompanied by his management team.
President, Bari Brahmana Industrial Association, Lalit Mahajan, was also present on the occasion along with president, Balgran Charitable Trust, AK Khajuria, patrons of Balgran, AK Arora, Dr K L Gupta, Santosh Magotra, administrative team of Balgran, prominent citizens and members of the Rotary Club.
In his speech after hoisting the Tricolor, Parvez Ahmed said, “I am very happy to learn about the academic achievements of the children of Balgran. It is the collective effort of the passionate teachers, administration and dedicated children who recognize and appreciate the value of having been given access to quality education. It is a proud moment for us as a Bank to have been a part of this great journey and we remain committed to playing an active role towards the education of underprivileged children in our state”.
The Chairman further said, “The idea of celebrating 72nd Independence Day here at Balgran accompanied by the management team is a token of acknowledgment that if we have to prosper as an institution, we cannot do so in isolation. We utilize the resources of the society to earn and it is an obligation on our part to support the aspirational journey of youth especially the underprivileged children who are future citizens.
“There is no dearth of talent and intelligence in the children, we just need to encourage them and provide enablers for them to achieve their dreams. Not only as Chairman J&K Bank but also as an individual, I wish they have the courage to dream big”, he added. He also felicitated the meritorious children.
Earlier, A K Khajuria presented a brief resume of the activities and academic achievements of the children of Balgran.
Later in the day, the Chairman interacted with the team of Balgran Charitable Trust.
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