{
  "id": 1478007,
  "title": "Canara Bank Distributes Vidya Jyoti Scholarships In Kolhapur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/canara-bank-distributes-vidya-jyoti-scholarships-in-kolhapur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:02:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/canara-bank-distributes-vidya-jyoti-scholarships-in-kolhapur"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 80th Independence Day, Canara Bank hosted a scholarship distribution event in Kolhapur to support outstanding female students. Dr. Jasmine, IAS, served as the chief guest for the occasion. R Aramirtham, Assistant General Manager and Regional Office Head of Kolhapur, also participated in the event.\n\nThe initiative, known as the Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship Programme, aims to encourage meritorious female students to continue their education. The bank provided financial assistance to deserving students, reinforcing their commitment to women's empowerment and education. The event brought together bank officials, students, teachers, and other guests to discuss the significance of education in empowering girls and fostering nation-building.\n\nSpeaking at the event, the dignitaries emphasized the importance of education as a means to unlock opportunities for young women, allowing them to build successful futures. The scholarship distribution was a testament to Canara Bank's ongoing dedication to fostering educational development and promoting female empowerment.",
  "summary": "On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Canara Bank’s Regional Office, Kolhapur, organised the Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship Distribution Programme to support and encourage meritorious girl students. Dr Jasmine, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, attended the programme as the chief guest. R Aramirtham, Assistant General Manager and Regional Office Head, Kolhapur, was…",
  "key_points": [
    "Canara Bank held scholarship distribution in Kolhapur on Independence Day.",
    "Dr. Jasmine, IAS, was chief guest at the event.",
    "Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship Programme supports female students' education."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}