by Father Cedrick Sankul for BISMumbai

On 25 September 2020, 06 students of Don Bosco Academy Alirajpur - Ali Asger Merchant, Sakina Cyclewala, Sakina Kukshiwala, Stuti Rathore, Nishith Solanki, and Ruchi Ram - were called to the school and through a webinar interaction with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, were honoured for securing 85% and above in the HSC board examinations.

Shri Chouhan had a dialogue with some students of different districts of the state and encouraged the students to continue excelling in their studies. He also promised to help further financially those students who inspite of being physically challenged have achieved these heights. He also encouraged the students to give their best and get the talents out for the upliftment and betterment of the state and nation.

Stuti Rathore who stood 1st in Alirajpur District with 93% was called to the Collector's office along with her parents to attend the webinar, while the rest of the students along with their parents attended the webinar in the school, following the requisite SOP. After the webinar certificates were distributed to the students by the management and the teachers. The laptop money of Rs. 25,000/- is to be deposited directly into the students' individual account by the government.

The parents were overjoyed to get such an honour for their wards. Some parents thanked Rector-Manager Father Stanny Ferreira, former Principal Father Blaise Fernandes and the teachers for the constant support and hard work. The 02-hour event ended with snacks provided to all.