Educational Incentives for Journalists' Children* *Their Talent in 10th Grade is Commendable* *The Goal is to Encourage Talent* *Education Opens Up Immense Employment Opportunities* *— Ganta, Secretary of the National Journalists Association*

Akkayyapalem Junction | May 2 Ganta Srinubabu—Secretary of the National Journalists Association, State Leader of the Andhra Pradesh Working Journalists Federation, and Honorary President of the Dockyard Association—stated that higher education opens up immense employment opportunities within society, enabling many young people to secure excellent prospects in their chosen fields.

On Saturday, at his office located here at Akkayyapalem Junction, Ganta Srinubabu personally presented educational incentives to several children of journalists who had demonstrated exceptional talent in their 10th-grade examinations.

Speaking on the occasion, he noted that a great number of students displayed extraordinary talent in this year's 10th-grade examination results. He expressed his hope that, using their 10th-grade marks as a foundation, they would continue to excel even more in their future endeavors. He remarked that students are currently performing magnificently across all sectors—thereby achieving superior results—and that Indian students have even become focal points for cutting-edge research in foreign countries. He urged the students to move forward under the guidance of their teachers and parents, while simultaneously making the most of the opportunities provided through education. He added that, regardless of their specific marks, if they enroll in courses of their choice and pursue their studies diligently, they can certainly secure the employment they desire. In doing so, the children would bring pride to their parents.  He affirmed that he would stand by them as a pillar of support. Noting that the children of many journalists are currently excelling remarkably—even abroad—he explained that this is precisely why several individuals are honored annually through educational incentive programs. He added that encouraging the talent of children who achieve outstanding results instills in them a renewed sense of enthusiasm and motivation. He mentioned that approximately 132 students received educational incentives last year, and subsequently, he has been providing financial assistance for education to the children of various journalists in a phased manner, to the best of his ability. He stated that these incentives were presented to nine students on this occasion, and announced that scholarships would be distributed to over one hundred students in June.

Earlier in the event, Mr. Gantla Srinubabu honored the children of several journalists who had demonstrated exceptional talent; he presented them with educational incentives and offered them sweets in celebration. Among those who received educational incentives for securing top marks in their 10th-grade examinations were Supriya, Yogita Bindu, G. Gautami, Pilla Akshaya, Reshma, and Chandrika; their parents also participated in the event.

                     K.V.SHARMA  EDITOR