RR Kabel Announces Kabel Star Season 3 Winners in Delhi

14 Jan 2025 CW Team

RR Kabel, India’s leading manufacturer of electrical and wire products, has announced the winners of the Kabel Star Scholarship Program 2024. Launched in 2022, this initiative supports the higher education of electricians’ children, awarding scholarships of Rs 10,000 each to students who excel in their 10th-grade exams.

This year, out of nearly 1,000 recipients across India, Delhi stood out with 37 honourees, celebrated at a ceremony in Gurugram. Since its inception, the program has benefitted 3,000 students nationwide, empowering young minds to achieve their academic goals.

Kirti Kabra, Director of RR Global, shared, “Our ‘Kabel Dost’ electricians have been instrumental to RR Kabel’s success. This scholarship program reflects our commitment to their families’ future, ensuring every deserving child can pursue their dreams despite financial barriers. We aim to unlock their potential and inspire a brighter future.”

Now in its third edition, the Kabel Star Scholarship Program continues to grow in scale and impact, underscoring RR Kabel’s dedication to uplifting the electrician community and fostering a generation of empowered, educated individuals.

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