Every year we seek to give one student a fresh start – against all odds. The Suman Magotra Award for Academic Excellence is an All-India award that aims to empower differently abled girls from meagre socioeconomic backgrounds – to serve as a lasting memory of and to celebrate the legacy of a loving mother who passed away on the 17th of October 2013 Its purpose is to supplement the programs pioneered by HELPLIFE; to rehabilitate, educate, and ensconce these deserving individuals in mainstream society. This award serves to break boundaries and expedite learning for those who are willing to be challenged – to strive for excellence against all odds. The successful applicant receives an endowment and has the benefit of learning through a holistic development programme tailored to her career aspirations and physical disability. She is entitled to a scholarship award of Rs 50,000/-, as well.