Kamalendu Bhattacharya Memorial Scholarship

The members and wellwishers of the organisation started a scholarship fund in the year 2001-02 in the memory of late Kamalendu Bhattacharya who passed away on February 8, 1998. He along with (late) Shibabrata Sengupta and (late) Tarun Sengupta played a significant role in rejuvenating the organisation in the sixties and rebuilding it in its present form. Many of the members were his direct students at Blind Boys' Academy, Ramakrishna Ashrama at Narendrapur. His love for his pupils and his positive approach endeared him to each and everybody who came closer to him. He exerted his whole energy to developing a social movement for securing the legitimate rights of the sightless people.

This scholarship of Rs.1,200 per annum is awarded to the sightless students for two years from amongst applicants who pass the secondary examination (Madhyamik Pariksa). The following conditions must be remembered by the applicants:

1. The applicant must be a resident in West Bengal,
2. He/she must get admitted in Class XI for continuing his studies,
3. Each student has to submit his progress report on promotion to class XII for the second instalment of the scholarship.

recipients of the scholarship for the year 2009-10

1. Bhaskar Dutta, Vill. - Dasher Banhdh, P.S. & P.O. & Bankura, PIN - 722101
2. Rajib Kar, Vill. - Chapathar, P.O. - Chamtogora, P.S. - Chhatna, Dist. - Banbkuar, IN - 722137
3. Sahajadi Khatoon, Vill. Bhikharipur, P.O. - Chakdipa, P.S. - Bhabanipur, Dist. - Poorba Midnapur, PIN - 721666
4. Goutam De, Vill. - Pajankul, P.O. & P.S. Bhagabanpur, Dist. Mindnapur (East)
5. Arup Naskar, Jadabpur KS Roy TB Hospital, Jadabpur, Kolkata - 700032
6. Kabita Samanta, Vill. - 2nd Khanda Jalpai, P.O. - Barabhumi, P.S. - Chandipur, Dist. Midnapur (East), PIN - 721656

Sponsors are also invited to contribute to this scholarship fund.