IAS officer Devansh Yadav is helping bright minds of Arunachal Pradesh to pursue further studies in Delhi University through crowdfunding
A couple of weeks ago, we brought you a story about an initiative by an Arunachal Pradesh IAS officer, Devansh Yadav, who started crowdfunding to help bright students from the North-East of India.
We, at The Better India, urged our readers to support the initiative.
Despite scoring more than 80 per cent marks in their class 12 board examinations, the weak financial conditions of their families deterred three young minds — Longsam Sapong, Senthung Yangchang and Leecha Haisa, from exploring their true potential.
Longsam, who secured 89.4 per cent in board exams had given up on his dreams until support arrived.
The appeal for crowdfunding received an overwhelming response from all corners of the country. Within hours, help poured in as…