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This Article is From May 06, 2014

Arjun Kapoor to Support Education for Underprivileged Children

Arjun Kapoor to Support Education for Underprivileged Children
Arjun is the latest to join the list of celebrities who supported the campaign to make key infrastructure interventions.
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor partners with P&G Shiksha to support education for underprivileged children and to celebrate 10 years of existence of the brand's initiative. The 2 States star feels that education provides a "foundation".

Arjun is the latest to join the list of celebrities - Soha Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh, Shruti Haasan, Vaani Kapoor and Neha Dhupia - who support the campaign to make key infrastructure interventions. (Also read:Arjun Kapoor: Children aren't scared of me after 2 States )

Sharing his views on joining the initiative, Arjun said, "Education is very important and the more we educate a child, the more it will reflect better in our country for future.

"I think regardless of what profession you choose, you need a foundation from where you get your mind from. The basic upbringing and thought process can imbibe in you by studying. (Also read:"Arjun Kapoor: My father Boney ahead of his times )

"As an actor I definitely feel my education, my upbringing and my life in those days define my existence today. So it's not only about studies, it's just about my wholesome experience of going to school, meeting new people, getting an understanding of life," he told IANS.

To commemorate its 10th year, P&G Shiksha announces its vision to build and support 1,000 schools in the next five years.

P&G Shiksha has over the years received generous support from many thought leaders and Indian celebrities such as Anupam Kher, Kiran Bedi, Anil Kumble, Rani Mukerji, John Abraham, Abhay Deol, Farah Khan and many more.

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