DK's govt schools get funds and materials worth Rs 9.2 crore
Mangaluru: Govt schools across Dakshina Kannada (DK) have received significant support from CSR funds, MLA grants, donors, students, well-wishers, alumni, and others, worth Rs 9.2 crore in the last academic year (2024-25).
Contributions came in the form of money, materials, and even salaries for honorary teachers. Interestingly, many current and former students also donated both money and items to their alma mater. Additionally, funds were collected through the 'Namagaagi' portal, developed by engineering students and launched by the DK district administration.
Sumangala S Nayak, deputy project coordinator, Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK), said that donations in cash and materials were received across the govt schools in the district.
The grants were received for infrastructure development. Some of the donations included electronic gadgets such as mixer grinders for midday meal programme, smart TVs, CCTVs, solar panels, projectors, fans, interactive smart boards, public address systems, desktops, and printers.
In the furniture section, items like desks, benches, chairs, cupboards, podiums, and others were donated. Additionally, schools received donations of notebooks, writing materials, interlocks, uniforms, cement plastering for the school, and funds for other development works.
"Some donors made monetary contributions while others donated items," said Nayak, adding that the total cost of the contributions made during the last academic year was estimated to be around Rs 9.2 crore.
A source from the education department, who did not wish to be named, said that donors showed more concern and made more contributions towards govt schools over 100 years old. "These generous contributions have strengthened govt schools and attracted more students to the campus.
With this help, the infrastructure and other facilities at these institutions have been upgraded."
Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, said that donations in materials and cash have contributed to the growth of govt schools. Besides, the Namagaagi portal launched by the district administration is also trying to generate funds from donors. "Currently, it is facing technical issues and is expected to be functional soon," he said.
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