Honda announces scholarships to young women for pilot training

17 / 07 / 2019

By India CSR -

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the project Sapno Ki Udaan as their CSR initiative which will provide 100% scholarship to 20 meritorious female candidates in becoming commercial pilots.

The eligibility for the scholarship requires over 90% scores in physics and mathematics in XII standard under State Education Board.

Honda will sponsor the entire training in one of India’s leading flying school and will also assist them in getting a job as a commercial pilot.

“Gujarat is special for Honda 2Wheelers India as the state has covered a long journey of growth and development with the company”, Mr. Harbhajan Singh, Director, General & Corporate Affairs, Honda said.

“We believe that these young women would not only get into a highly respectable profession but also inspire millions in realizing their dreams”, He further added.

The commercial women pilot stands only around 12% in India and the initiative will encourage young women to pursue a highly respected profession.

Honda is inviting girls from Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Karnataka to take part in the initiative.