"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
8 Sep 2023
In a heartwarming initiative, S. Gnanasekaran, a panchayat president in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has taken around 400 underprivileged government school students and their parents on their first flight. This life-changing experience has been described by all participants as one "to be cherished forever."
Gnanasekaran, who understands the struggles of underprivileged students, having completed his own studies in a government school, was inspired to launch the program after witnessing the joy and thrill in the eyes of kids from an orphanage during a flight in 2016.
Since 2019, he has organized multiple one-day flight trips, offering students a memorable journey from Coimbatore to Chennai. The trips include visits to popular landmarks like the Anna Centenary Library, BM Birla Planetarium, and Marina beach, providing a perfect blend of fun and learning for the children and their families.
Despite a pause in the trips due to the pandemic, Gnanasekaran resumed the initiative in 2022 and continues to make dreams come true in 2023. Alongside the flight journeys, he also supports single-child families with financial assistance and provides scholarships to SC/ST students in his panchayat.
Gnanasekaran's unwavering dedication and commitment to empowering underprivileged students have made him a beloved figure in the village. His ultimate goal is to continue taking these children on flight journeys, igniting their dreams and helping them reach new heights in life.
