Shivam Cement provides full scholarships to 104 girls at Hetauda Community School

KATHMANDU: Against the backdrop of declining girl enrollment in community schools, Shivam Cement Limited has made a significant contribution to promote girls’ education in Hetauda.

The company has provided full scholarships for the current academic session to 104 girl students studying at Laxmi Basic School, located in ward 17 of Hetauda’s Hatiya—an area affected by industrial operations.

During a special event held on Tuesday at the school premises, Shivam Cement handed over the amount equivalent to eight months of school fees to the school administration.

The scholarship covers all girl students from grades 1 to 8, the company said.

The program saw the participation of local representatives from Hetauda Ward No. 17, officials from Shivam Cement, the school management committee chairperson, the principal, parents, and students.

School principal Yadudev Upadhyaya Sigdel said the company’s support would greatly help improve the learning environment at the community school.

He also thanked Shivam Cement and urged the company to extend the scholarship to a full year starting from the next academic session.

Established in 2068, Shivam Cement has been regularly supporting the school as part of its corporate social responsibility.

In the past, the company has funded the construction of the compound wall, arranged a school bus, and provided computers, printers, and other educational materials.

Company representatives expressed confidence that the scholarship would ease the financial burden on families, improve classroom participation, and help increase the enrollment and regular attendance of girl students.

Education experts say that such initiatives from the private sector send a positive message at a time when community schools are witnessing a decline in the number of female students.