Kanpur: District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh took immediate action on Thursday to assist Class XII student Ishu Yadav. Ishu and her mother approached him during Janta Darshan, a public meeting for citizens to seek help from officials, requesting financial support for her education. Singh’s intervention highlights the ongoing challenges faced by students in accessing necessary educational resources.
He contacted the school management, following which 50% of her pending fee was waived. The remaining amount, around Rs 14,500, was paid by the DM. Lalita told the DM that she lost her husband in 2017 and her two sons, who live separately, do not provide her financial support. She works as a domestic help but was unable to pay the outstanding amount of Ishu’s school fee of around Rs 29,000.
Ishu, along with her mother Lalita Yadav, a resident of Awas Vikas, Hanspuram, Naubasta, submitted an application stating that the family was facing severe financial difficulties and was unable to pay school fees for several months. During her interaction with the DM, Ishu expressed a desire to tie a rakhi on his wrist. Honouring her wish, Singh allowed Ishu to tie the rakhi and subsequently took steps to ensure that her education does not suffer. He also arranged a bicycle for Ishu to commute to school, which is located around two kilometres from her home, along with other gifts.
Singh encouraged Ishu to work diligently towards her goal and assured her of all possible assistance. He also entrusted deputy collector Jyoti Sharma with the responsibility of mentoring the student. Sharma will guide Ishu in her studies and provide assistance whenever required.