Govt to fund education of Ludhiana boy

Chandigarh, May 7

Moved by the plight of 10-year-old Vansh Singh, whose video of selling socks on Ludhiana roads to support his family had gone viral, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today announced full financial support for his education, besides Rs 2 lakh government assistance for the family.

The CM directed the Deputy Commissioner to ensure Vansh, a dropout, rejoined school, with all expenses for his education to be borne by the state government.

The CM, who spoke to Vansh and the family on a video call after seeing the boy’s video of refusing a car occupant’s offer of Rs 50 extra, said he was moved by the boy’s self-esteem and dignity. The boy’s video had captured millions of views on the social media, with people lauding his honesty and dignity. Vansh’s father Paramjit also sells socks and mother Rani is a homemaker. Vansh has three sisters and an elder brother, and the family lives in a rented accommodation in Haibowal locality. — TNS