BHU introduces two new scholarships for Chemistry students

Madan Mohan Kayastha, BHU Alumnus of 1951, and his wife have donated INR 10 Lakh under the Pratidana initiative to establish two new scholarships for Chemistry students. 

BHU to introduce two new scholarships for Chemistry students

BHU Scholarships 2024: Banaras Hindu University is all set to provide two new scholarship programmes for its Chemistry students. According to the official statement, the varsity is instituting these new scholarships for the students of the Chemistry Department. The scholarships are being introduced based on a donation received under the Pratidana initiative.

“The university has received a donation of INR 10 lakh under the Pratidana initiative to establish these scholarships, slated to be awarded from the next academic session. Madan Mohan Kayastha and his wife Santosh Kayastha have donated to start the scholarships. Kayastha is an alumnus of Banaras Hindu University and had earned his MTech in Industrial Chemistry in the year 1951.

“Kayastha had also made a donation of INR. 20 lakh in the month of December last year to institute four scholarships of INR Five lakh each, two for Chemistry and two for Law. The donation was made in the memory of their parents,” the statement informed further.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Suhdir Kumar Jain, during an interaction with the donors at his official residence on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for their commitment towards Banaras Hindu University and their spirit of giving back to the society. He said that their attachment with the university and the students is remarkable.

Director, Institute of Science, Professor Sanjay Kumar hailed the initiative of Kayastha family to start new scholarships in BHU.

Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor S M Singh mentioned that the scholarship will encourage excellence and competitiveness among students. Prof. Maya Shankar Singh, Head, Department of Chemistry, also praised the donors for their endeavor to support the cause of science.

Madan Mohan Kayastha expressed that it was a momentous occasion for him and his family that Banaras Hindu University has acknowledged their gesture of support and regard in form of donation. He hoped that the scholarships will help students in their pursuit of education.

Manoj Kumar Pandey, Joint Registrar, University Advancement, said that the remarkable contribution of Madan Mohan Kayastha and his wife, will act as a beacon of hope for those seeking knowledge and striving for excellence. R K Bordia, and Charu Bordia were also present on the occasion.

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