The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai’s recently held meeting with the Executive Director of the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust (PCET), Maharashtra opened doors to educational opportunities for Sri Lankan students, providing them with access to 16 merit-based scholarships spread across eight distinguished schools of PCET.
PCET was established in 1990 and since then has expanded in Maharashtra, India with 11 institutes, affiliated to Pune University, spread across 3 campuses that offer educational courses in the fields of engineering, management and computer applications among others.
During the meeting, the Consul General secured 16 scholarships exclusively designated for Sri Lankan students. The significance of this achievement lies in the fact that these scholarships are distributed evenly, with two scholarships available under each of the eight participating schools.
The scholarships will enable the students to study in the campuses in close proximity to Pune, a city known for its vibrant culture and academic excellence.
In addition to the scholarships, PCET has generously offered a special fee structure to make studying in Maharashtra more affordable for Sri Lankan students. PCET is also going the extra mile to ensure that the cost of living, including accommodation and food, is discounted for Sri Lankan students.
The visit concluded with the Consul General addressing 300 students of PCET on the topic “Philosophy for the Futuristic Youth”, a motivational speech on overcoming the psychological, philosophical, social and economic dilemmas and challenges faced by the youth through dedication, determination and focused work culture in order to excel in all aspects life.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka
Mumbai
01 November 2023
