INDIANOIL PETRONAS Vidyasarthi Program
Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited is one of India’s leading IT-enabled service providers, renowned for conceptualizing, developing, and delivering population-scale, nationally critical digital infrastructure solutions. Formerly known as NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, Protean works in close collaboration with the Government of India and various public authorities to implement secure, inclusive, and socially impactful e-governance initiatives across the country.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a premier institution supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has been at the forefront of education, research, and social outreach since its inception. With deep expertise in public policy, human development, and social welfare, TISS has consistently partnered with governments and grassroots organizations to address critical societal challenges through evidence-based research and field engagement.
Vidyasarthi: Bridging the Education Finance Gap
Vidyasarthi is a technology-enabled online scholarship platform jointly developed by Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The platform connects underprivileged students with corporate-funded scholarships through a transparent, efficient, and fully digital process.
Since its inception, Vidyasarthi has witnessed overwhelming participation from students across the country. With over 18 lakh student registrations and participation from numerous leading Indian corporate organizations, the platform has emerged as a trusted bridge between deserving students and educational opportunities.
INDIANOIL PETRONAS Vidyasarthi Program
Building on this impactful foundation, IPPL (INDIANOIL PETRONAS Private Limited) has partnered with Vidyasarthi to launch the INDIANOIL PETRONAS Vidyasarthi Program—a focused educational support initiative aimed at empowering underprivileged children of auto-rickshaw drivers residing in and around Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The program is designed to:
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Provide financial assistance for education to deserving students
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Reduce barriers to schooling caused by economic hardship
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Enable children from marginalized communities to pursue their academic aspirations
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Foster long-term socio-economic upliftment through education
By supporting access to education, the INDIANOIL PETRONAS Vidyasarthi Program seeks to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of students and their families—transforming education into a pathway for opportunity, dignity, and growth.
A Shared Commitment to Social Impact
This initiative reflects INDIANOIL PETRONAS’ commitment to inclusive development and responsible corporate citizenship. Through strategic collaboration with Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited and TISS, the program leverages technology, academic rigor, and grassroots understanding to deliver measurable social impact.
Together, we are enabling dreams, strengthening communities, and shaping a brighter future—one student at a time.
If you are interest, then login to the website Vidyasaarathi-Sign Up, and fill in the application form. Please note the details below:
- Start
Date : 28/11/2025
- End
Date : 27/01/2026
- Scholarship
Amount (Per Student) (in INR): Rs. 10,000/-
- Qualification criteria: Minimum 60% in Class 10
- Eligible Location: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
