Jharkhand News: XLRI raises over Rs 2.1 lakh for friends of tribal society through silent auction

PINAKI MAJUMDAR

Jamshedpur, June 27: In a remarkable display of altruism and community engagement, the XLRI community managed to raise over Rs 2.1 lakh through the efforts of the CII Yi committee during a silent auction event.

This substantial amount is being donated to Friends of the Tribal Society, marking the third consecutive year of this philanthropic effort. President Rajesh Mittal and Abhishek Garg were present to receive the check on behalf of the organization.

The silent auction sees the entire XLRI community, including students (juniors and seniors), committees and faculty members, come together to offer items such as dinners, tutoring sessions, guitar lessons, books, paintings, and more.

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These items are then auctioned and purchased by XLRI students, embodying the spirit of generosity. All profits from the auction are donated, with neither the CII Yi committee nor the bidders of the items retaining any share.

“We are delighted and honoured to present this amount to Friends of Tribal Society, an organisation that works tirelessly for the upliftment of tribal communities through education in remote areas,” XLRI spokesperson said.

Smriti Gupta, Secretary, CII Yi at XLRI, expressed her gratitude, saying, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Dean’s Administration and the Associate Dean, Student Affairs for their unwavering support in assisting the committee in all its endeavours and making this event possible. Their guidance and encouragement were instrumental in the success of this initiative.”

The XLRI community’s commitment to social responsibility and collective effort continues to inspire and make a positive impact, embodying the institution’s philosophy of working for the common good.

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