USA-based Indian comes to aid of Rohtak school for underprivileged children

Sunit Dhawan
Tribune News Service
Rohtak, October 1

Raj Aggarwal, a USA-based philanthropist of Indian origin, has come to the aid of the students and volunteers of Gandhi School, an informal school for underprivileged children in Rohtak.

“I read a news report in the online edition of The Tribune about Rukhsar, daughter of a migrant worker, who has completed her schooling and wants to pursue a course in nursing, but her parents cannot afford that. I also read about Sumit, a youth who operates auto-rickshaw to continue his studies and also teaches small children at Gandhi School,” Aggarwal told The Tribune over the phone.

Upon reading the story, Aggarwal decided to sponsor the education of Rukhsar and sent an amount of Rs 2 lakh for her studies and for the other students and volunteers of Gandhi School. He also sent a financial aid of Rs 50,000 for Sumit.

“I appreciate The Tribune for highlighting the plight and struggle of children like Rukhsar and Sumit. I feel that such children should get a good education and financial constraints should not become an impediment in their studies,” he stated.

Naresh Kumar, the founder of Gandhi School, has also expressed gratitude towards Aggarwal for extending a helping hand towards the students and volunteers of the school.