Ambuja Cement Foundation’s educational institution receives award

This year, Priya Devi, a student of AMK, won the award for the ‘Best Sports Person with a Disability’ while Anupama, Principal of AMK won the ‘Best Individual Professional working with People with Disabilities’.

Priya Devi is currently being trained for the World Winter Games 2023 to be held in Kazan, Russia. She was enrolled into AMK in 2018 which allowed her to explore her passion for sports. In 2019, she won the gold medal in 100 m walk, and a silver medal in 100 m dash at the 22nd Punjab State Special Olympics.

Then, she participated in the State Trials for the National Championship in Floorball and was successfully selected for further upcoming competitions. Despite the pandemic, she trained at home and was able to participate in the National Championship of Floorball in Delhi and Haryana.

Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India Holcim and MD & CEO of Ambuja Cements Ltd. said, “Our aim has always been to improve the quality of life of differently-abled children and empower them with skills that make them independent and self-reliant. Through Ambuja Manovikas Kendra, we have always tried to help people to reach their full potential in life. Our staff is highly committed and all our students who are excelling in their fields are inspiring and have made us proud over and over again.”

At present, the school caters to over 120 children and provides them with a conducive environment tailored to meet individual developmental needs.

Ms Anupama, Principal at AMK has clinched the ‘Best Individual Professional working with People with Disabilities’ award. She has been associated with AMK for the past 19 years as a special educator. She pursued higher studies in the same field and today she has been challenged with the role of the Principal of Ambuja Manovikas Kendra overseeing over 120 children of Rural Ropar. Her ability to understand the needs of young students with disabilities and win their trust with empathy and compassion is inspiring and noteworthy.

During the pandemic, AMK continued to provide essential services to its students at home via online classes and also empowered parents to work with their children during the lockdown. A variety of virtual activities were organised to support students in retaining key skills and learnings during the pandemic and continues to support them in the times to come.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/indian-subcontinent/17012022/ambuja-cement-foundations-educational-institution-receives-award/