Free textbooks distributed to college students by Rajasthan Youth Association in Chennai
The Rajasthan Youth Association (RYA) held its 63rd annual book distribution event in Chennai, providing free textbooks to thousands of college students. The project, which has supported over 160,000 students since 1964, aims to mitigate financial barriers to higher education.
Why it matters
This initiative demonstrates the role of non-profit organizations in supporting educational accessibility for underprivileged students in India.
The Rajasthan Youth Association (RYA) hosted its 63rd Annual Book Distribution Function at Valluvar Kottam Auditorium on Sunday.
The RYA Book Bank Project provides free textbooks to college students pursuing arts, science, and engineering courses across Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu.
G.L. Gnanatheva, Minister (Commerce), Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka to South India, Chennai, inaugurated the event as the chief guest. He said, “Education is one of the most valuable investments for the future, and initiatives like the Rajasthan Youth Association’s Book Bank Project ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of learning.”
RYA president Vivek Bomb said, “The continued support of our members, donors, and volunteers has enabled us to positively impact more than 1.60 lakh students over the past 63 years, and we remain committed to expanding this effort in the years ahead.”
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