Kanpur witnessed a memorable day on Monday as 14 meritorious students, who secured places in the merit list of the High School and Intermediate Board examinations, were felicitated at a medal ceremony held at Naveen Auditorium. Public representatives and administrative officials jointly honored the students for their outstanding academic achievements.
Ceremony Highlights
The students were awarded medals, certificates of appreciation, and a cash incentive of Rs 21,000 each. The atmosphere turned emotional and cheerful as students and their parents beamed with pride when names were announced. Each student was called on stage amid loud applause from the audience, making the event a truly celebratory occasion.
List of Honored Students
- High School Category: Abhay Shukla, Shreyash Pathak, Aman Yadav, Ayush Singh, and Riya Chaurasia.
- Intermediate Category: Anjul, Arjun Dixit, Arpit Kushwaha, Rajat Yadav, Hariom Dwivedi, Himanshu, Janvi, Srishti Bajpai, and Ayush Sachan.
Message of Savings and Financial Discipline
During the ceremony, District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh presented piggy banks to the meritorious students and personally deposited a Rs 20 coin into each one. This gesture aimed to spread the message of savings and financial discipline. He stated that education empowers an individual to progress in life, while savings provide stability and security. He emphasized that small savings made today could help fulfill bigger dreams in the future.
Inspirational Speeches by Dignitaries
MLA Neelima Katiyar remarked that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a transparent and malpractice-free examination system has been established in the state, enabling talented students to shine. She congratulated the students and wished them success in their future endeavors.
Govind Nagar MLA Surendra Maithani termed the honor a tribute to the hard work, discipline, and dedication of the students. Ghatampur MLA Saroj Kureel expressed that the success of these meritorious students would inspire others to excel in academics.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to fostering academic excellence and encouraging students to aim high in their educational journeys.



