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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Government scheme helps boy from Virudhunagar get admission to NIT Rourkela
Efforts of the Virudhunagar district administration in identifying the best-performing students and giving them focussed training has helped another government school student from an economically weaker background get admission into a premier national educational institution. M. Ajay Kumar, a student of Government Higher Secondary School, Ilupaiyur has benefited under the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme and has got admission for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. The son of a truck driver, Ajay Kumar, was identified for the programme by his school Headmistress, Parameswari. 'It was the Headmistress who encouraged me to set my goals higher. I only followed her advice,' said Ajay Kumar. He was motivated when the district Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan gave a pep talk to select students at one of the Coffee with Collector programmes, said Kumar. Expert guidance and support provided Kumar said that he was given coaching and reading materials for the JEE Mains. Eventually, he cleared the exam and got admitted into NIT-Rourkela. 'My teachers helped me to select the courses,' he added. All his educational expenses will be taken care of by the Tamil Nadu government. 'We selected the best-performing students under each reservation category, such as Scheduled Tribes and persons with disabilities, and provided them with focused online training, expert-guided application and choice filling support through our dedicated control room,' Mr. Jeyaseelan said. Out of the 230 students trained, around 30 have cleared the exams and are expected to get admissions from premier Central institutes such as the IITs and the Institute of Fashion Technology, the Collector added. Logeshwari Selvam, a student from Government higher Secondary School in Padanthal, who had received training through the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, also got admission for Aerospace Engineering in IIT Bombay.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
‘Entrepreneurs should have patience, endurance and confidence to achieve goals'
Chairman and Managing Director of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. R.G. Chandramogan underlined that entrepreneurs should have patience, endurance and confidence to achieve their goals. He was addressing aspiring entrepreneurs on the realities of business at the 200th edition of 'Coffee with Collector' programme organised by Virudhunagar district administration, aimed to provide guidance and motivation to young students looking to pursue entrepreneurship. Speaking at the session, Mr. Chandramogan noted that, unlike the education system where questions come with fixed answers, life poses questions for which individuals must find their own solutions. Recalling the words of a former teacher, he said, 'Education by itself is not knowledge, but only a tool to knowledge.' Stressing the importance of self-confidence, Mr. Chandramogan advised students to learn not only from their own experiences but also from the mistakes of others. He underlined the values of persistence, consistency, endurance, patience, and confidence as essential traits for entrepreneurs. Recounting an anecdote from his early days, he shared a humorous exchange with a bank official to highlight the financial challenges faced during the initial years of building his company and how he navigated through them with confidence. 'I started with ignorance and confidence,' he said, adding that his breakthrough came only after a decade of dedicated effort. He encouraged students to identify their interests and explore opportunities in their chosen fields to carve out a niche. In response to a question from an MBA student on staying innovative in a dynamic business environment, Mr. Chandramogan spoke about the need to adapt management styles in keeping with the evolving demands of the industry. 'It is important to remain constantly aware,' he said. While acknowledging the inherent risks and long gestation period in entrepreneurship, he emphasised that the journey, though challenging , is ultimately rewarding. 'Even today, I continue to learn,' he remarked. Following the session, Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan shared his perspective when questioned by a professor in the audience. He said, 'Talent is not something one is born with. It is consistent effort and a focused approach that lead to success in any chosen field.'
