The website www.foodpanda.in, an online food ordering platform, has started a 100 per cent scholarship scheme to promote educational courses. They are aiming at providing scholarships to atleast some 100 students.
The website has started these scholarships with an objective to help students pursue courses onwww.twenty19.com. Twnety19.com is also an online platform which enables students to gain knowledge and skills through experience.
According to IANS report, foodpanda.in has so far received applications from over 200 cities and 1,000 colleges.
Co-founder and managing director at foodpanda.in, Rohit Chadda in a press release said, "we believe it's important for each and every one to contribute towards a brighter future for our country and its children, and this is just another small step in that direction after our 'food for soul' initiative that we started last year."
He said that 40 per cent reservation has been kept for the female students. This has been done as a part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign.
Foodpanda India is part a of the Rocket Internet group and is partner with the coupon site Cuponation.
