Rishabh Pant steps forward to support bright student from rural Karnataka with college admission fees

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has again won hearts off the cricket field by extending generous support to an underprivileged student from Karnataka who was struggling to pursue higher education due to financial constraints.

Jyoti Kanabur Math, a resident of Rabkavi village in Bilagi taluk of Bagalkot district, recently secured admission to the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) first semester at BLDE College in Jamkhandi. Despite scoring an impressive 85 per cent in her pre-university course, Jyoti was unsure if she could continue her studies due to her family's economic condition.

Her father, Teerthayya Kanabur Math, could not afford the college fees. In a sincere effort to secure her future, the family approached a local well-wisher named Anil to inquire about possible scholarships or financial help. Anil then contacted his friend Akshay, who lives in Bengaluru. Akshay brought Jyoti’s situation to the attention of Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant.

Touched by her story and determination, Pant stepped in and donated forty thousand rupees, transferring the amount directly to the college to ensure Jyoti's admission. In a heartfelt message, Jyoti expressed her gratitude:

“Namaste everyone, my name is Jyotika. My father’s name is Teertaiya and my mother’s name is Roopa. I stay in Rabkavi village in Jamkhandi. I completed my SSLC in a school in Belagavi and my PUC from a college in Belagavi.

I wanted to pursue BCA, but due to financial problems, my parents approached Anil, a person from our village, to ask if there was any scholarship or financial help available. Anil then contacted his friend Akshay, who lives in Bangalore. Akshay brought my situation to the attention of Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. Rishabh Pant transferred forty thousand rupees so that I could pursue my BCA. I am very thankful to Rishabh Pant and pray to God to bless him with good health.

I am also grateful to Anil Anna and Akshay Naik sir. I will never forget their help. I want to become a software engineer and will make the best use of this opportunity. I also want to say save the girl child and empower the girl child. Lastly, after becoming a software engineer, I will also help poor children.”

This is not the first time that Rishabh Pant has helped someone. Earlier, the southpaw gifted scooters to Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, the two individuals who rescued him from his car accident in December 2022. He met with them after recovering from his injuries to express his gratitude tangibly.