Infra works carried out at govt. school in Karnataka's Harohalli village using CSIR fund
Supported by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries through its CSR fund, along with contributions from the Taluk Panchayat development fee and the Viveka School scheme, the new buildings aim to provide better learning conditions for students.
MLA for Chamundeshwari G.T. Deve Gowda inaugurated the new infrastructure, which includes classrooms for both the higher primary and high school sections.
The previous buildings were in a dilapidated condition and required urgent replacement, Mr. Gowda stated. The new facilities, he said, were made possible through the sustained efforts of local villagers and parents over the past five years.
The new hall and kitchen for serving midday meals were also formally launched on the occasion, much to the satisfaction of the village community.
On the occasion, the MLA announced an incentive for achievers in the school, under which three students scoring the highest marks in the 7th and 10th standard exams would be awarded a cash prize of ₹3,000 each from his personal funds from next year.
The MLA urged the teachers and the community to ensure that the Harohalli school emerge as a model school in the region and produce achievers. Schools in rural areas must be developed for bringing recognition to their villages, he said.
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