About VECT
Vikash Educational Charitable Trust (VECT) was established in 1993 by Sri Subhas Chandra Choudhury, the former Chief Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise in the Indian Revenue Service, along with a group of his professional colleagues.
VECT’s mission is to support bright and needy students, aiming to bring about a transformational change in the quality of life for underprivileged families and communities.
Based in Odisha, VECT operates in a region where 57% of the population lives below the poverty line—more than double the national average of 26.1%.
The day-to-day operations of VECT are managed by directors, all of whom are senior retired government officers, under the supervision of Mr. Choudhury.
VECT is further supported by nearly 20 volunteers across Odisha, who are active professionals in various fields, typically related to social infrastructure. Additionally, VECT employs four salaried staff members to ensure the smooth running of its programs.
The LBW Trust’s Support of VECT
The LBW Trust has been involved with The Vikash Education and Charitable Trust since 2009, supporting its mission to provide education to underprivileged students in Orissa, India. Over the last seven years, the LBW Trust has invested in VECT’s programs, including:
Funding for Technical Education
Providing financial assistance to meritorious students from rural India pursuing diplomas and degrees in engineering and medicine at premier government institutions. This initiative helps bridge the gap for students who would otherwise be unable to access technical education due to financial constraints.
Support for Humanities Studies
Recognising the need for balanced societal development, VECT and developed the Complementary Education Initiative Programme. This program provides financial assistance and coaching for competitive examinations to encourage students to pursue humanities subjects, ensuring the continued growth of essential fields such as history, economics, law and the arts.
Infrastructure Development in Schools
VECT invests in both academic and non-academic infrastructure in rural schools. They have constructed additional classrooms at IRC Village High School in Bhubaneswar, Sadhu Charan Vidyapitha, and Jashobanta High School in Jagatsighpur District. Additionally, they cover the expenses for five extra teachers at Sadhu Charan Vidyapitha to improve the quality of education provided.
1993
Vikash Educational Charitable Trust is founded to help bright and needy students across Odisha.
2009
The LBW Trust comes on board to fund fees and housing for students enrolled in university courses.
2019
22 students graduated: 7 with medical degrees (MBBS), 11 with technology degrees (B.Tech.), 1 with a commerce degree (B.Com.), and 3 with physiotherapy degrees.
2023
Twenty-five students completed their academic year, and 41 will advance. Fifteen diploma students will continue to their final year, marking the first graduating polytechnic cohort.
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