Chennai :

Scholarships  distributed the Carnatic Family Association (CFA) founded by the Nawabs of  the Carnatic, distributed the annual educational scholarships to deserving students of the Carnatic Family, at its general body meeting held at Amir Mahal.

The Association distributed scholarships to 92 school students and college students, ranging up to `10,000, for different courses.

The Prince Of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, is the head of the Carnatic Family and patron-in-chief of CFA. A large number of members from the Carnatic Family attended the function.

The Association also organises socio-cultural activities to promote communal harmony and national integration and also celebrates major religious festivals. It also conducts games and sports for its members periodically.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Chennai / by Express News Service / June 16th, 2014