Raipur- Shalini Auraiya, a resident of the village Korr in the Bhanupratappur development block of Kanker district, has been selected to study mechanical engineering at NIT Raipur. She credits the “Hamar Lakshya” scheme launched by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for making her dream of studying at NIT a reality. Shalini’s father, who runs a tea stall in Korr, aspired for her to receive a good education, but their financial situation posed a challenge. However, Shalini’s determination led her to excel academically, with an impressive 88 percent in her 12th standard exams at Government Higher Secondary School Korr. She received coaching at the “Hamar Lakshya” coaching center established by the district administration to prepare for competitive exams.
In recognition of Shalini’s achievement, the district administration has taken the responsibility of covering her educational expenses. She expresses her gratitude to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for launching the scheme that has boosted her morale and opened doors of opportunity.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the Swami Atmanand Government English Medium Adarsh Mahavidyalaya in Kanker district via video conferencing. During the event, he distributed financial assistance for college fees to selected students at NIT Raipur through the “Hamar Lakshya” program. He handed out appointment letters to beneficiaries of the unemployment allowance scheme. Shalini had the opportunity to interact with the Chief Minister and express her appreciation for the scheme’s impact on her life.
Under the guidance of District Collector Priyanka Shukla, the Kanker district administration has been making dedicated efforts to enhance the quality of education. The government has opened Swami Atmanand excellent English and Hindi medium schools, and coaching is provided to students preparing for competitive exams such as JEE, NDA, and NEET. These efforts have yielded remarkable results, as evidenced by the outstanding performance of Kanker district students in the JEE examination. Notably, 71 students, including 64 tribals, qualified in their first attempt, with 39 boys and 32 girls among the successful candidates.