Rashmi Group Donates Laptop to Tribal Girl Pursuing B.Tech

Kharagpur : In a heartwarming example of Corporate Social Responsibility creating real impact at the grassroots, M/s. Rashmi Metallurgical Industry Pvt. Ltd., Kharagpur, a unit of Rashmi Group, donated a Laptop to a meritorious tribal girl to support her higher education.The beneficiary, Pallabi Mudi, daughter of Prabir Mudi, hails from Village Amba Paschim (Jagai), located in the close vicinity of Rashmi Group, Kharagpur. She belongs to a poor Scheduled Tribe (ST) family with limited financial resources.In Amba Paschim, which is predominantly an ST community , most children drop out after school and are reluctant to pursue higher studies due to financial hardship and lack of facilities. In such a challenging environment, Pallabi has set an inspiring example. Despite all odds, she has secured admission in B.Tech in Information Technology at Kalyani University, Kolkata, and is determined to become an Engineer.Understanding her talent, dedication and financial need, Rashmi Group came forward to support her and handed over a laptop today by Bhaskar Chaudhuri, Executive Director, Rashmi Group, in the presence of other officials of Rashmi Group at their Conference Hall, Kharagpur.Addressing on the occasion, Bhaskar Chaudhuri said, “At Rashmi Group, we believe education is the foundation of a self-reliant society. Pallabi is a role model for other girls of her village. When a girl from a remote tribal village dares to dream of becoming an engineer, it is our responsibility to support that dream. We are proud to be a part of her educational journey and wish her all success. Rashmi Group will continue to support education in our peripheral villages.” Prabir Mudi and his daughter Pallabi Mudi expressed their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Rashmi Group. They said, “We are from a very poor family. It was very difficult to purchase a laptop for IT studies. Rashmi Group has not just donated a laptop, but has given wings to my daughter’s dream. They thanked Executive Director, Bhaskar Chaudhuri and other Rashmi Group officials for the support, saying the donation had given Pallabi fresh confidence and encouragement to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer.Rashmi Group is continuously working for the holistic development of its surrounding villages with special focus on Education, Health and Women Empowerment, with the motto of Supporting Education, Building Communities, Creating a Better Tomorrow.

Kharagpur : RASHMI Group celebrated the spirit of Sharadotsav by organising ‘Sharad Samman 2026’ (Season-2), an award ceremony honouring village Durga Puja committees for creativity, artistry and rural cultural heritage. The initiative recognised the Best Mandap and Best Idol among village Pujas, aiming to encourage the dedication of Puja organisers and strengthen the festive spirit in rural areas.In the ‘Best Idol in Village’ category,Maheshpur Latibpur Durga Puja Samiti won the first prize, while Jagai Durga Utsav Samiti took the second position. In the ‘Best Mandap in Village’ category, Barkola Bullet Club secured first place, followed by Barkola Bidyut Bahini Durga Puja Committee in second.Each first prize-winning committee received Rs. 15,000, and each second prize-winning committee received Rs. 10,000.The judging panel included Prof. Bhim Charan Meikap from the Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur; Pratap Narayan Paria, Headmaster of Barkola Vivekananda High School; Sanjib Mitra, Principal of Jhargram Art Academy; and artists Tuli Mitra and Soumyadeep Das.The judges evaluated the Pujas on pandal decoration, artistic beauty of the idol, creativity and overall presentation.Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Bhim Charan Meikap said that RASHMI Sharad Samman would help take the Puja committees further ahead. Sanjib Mitra and Pratap Narayan Paria also praised the company’s initiative for honouring artistic creativity.Bhaskar Chaudhuri, Executive Director of RASHMI Group, said the award was a special honour for the artists and Puja organisers, one that would help the committees move forward in a more beautiful way.The award-winning committees expressed joy and excitement, crediting the collective effort of local people, the hard work of the artists and long-term planning. They said RASHMI Group’s initiative would inspire village Puja committees to achieve even more — and proved that rural Pujas, along with big city celebrations, deserve equal respect for their artistic ideas and cultural diversity.The judges highlighted that Durga Puja is not merely a religious festival but a unique expression of art, culture, heritage and social cohesion. Recognising local talent, they noted, can pave the way for new ideas and creations in the future.The event also underlined RASHMI Group’s social responsibility, with mention of its CSR initiatives in education, health, rural development and social welfare — reflecting the organisation’s commitment not only to industrial growth but to the overall development of society.All in all, ‘Sharad Samman 2026, Season-2’ was not just an award ceremony — it was a special platform honouring the art, culture, creativity and collective spirit of rural Bengal.