{
  "id": 2361349,
  "title": "Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship Distributed to Meritorious Girl Students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/canara-vidya-jyoti-scholarship-distributed-to-meritorious-girl",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:37:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/canara-vidya-jyoti-scholarship-distributed-to-meritorious-girl-students-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canara Bank, through its Circle Office in Mumbai, recently presented Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarships to outstanding female students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. The event was graced by CGM Ranjeev Kumar and guest of honor Mr. Rajesh T Pali, IRS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. This initiative is part of the bank's ongoing commitment to promote education and empower deserving students by providing them with financial assistance to pursue higher education without financial barriers. This year, the Mumbai Circle extended the scholarships to 64 branches, benefiting a total of 384 students, with scholarships amounting to 15.36 lakh rupees. The celebration saw 80 students, along with 30 teachers and parents, in attendance. To support the students in their educational journey, 100 school bags and water bottles were distributed. The initiative embodies Canara Bank's dedication towards inclusive growth, educational empowerment, and social responsibility. The scholarships were awarded to students who demonstrated remarkable academic excellence and a strong dedication to their studies. The program underscored the significance of offering equal opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the gathering, representatives from the Circle Office lauded the students' achievements and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. They stressed on education as a potent tool for social and economic upliftment. Canara Bank has a history of supporting education through a variety of programs, with the Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship being a prime example. This scholarship is designed to inspire meritorious girl students and help them build a promising and secure future. Both the students and their parents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Canara Bank and the Mumbai Circle Office for their invaluable support and encouragement.",
  "summary": "Canara Bank, Circle Office Mumbai, distributed Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarships to meritorious girl students belonging to the SC/ST communities in the leadership of CGM Ranjeev kumar and chief Guest Mr.Rajesh T Pali IRS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, as part of the Bank’s continued commitment towards promoting education and empowering deserving students. The scholarship programme aims to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Canara Vidya Jyoti Scholarship Distributed to Meritorious Girl Students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/canara-vidya-jyoti-scholarship-distributed-to-meritorious-girl",
        "published": "2026-08-20T10:08:22.000Z"
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  "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."
}