New auditorium and sports hall inaugurated at Kovilpalayam government school
The developments are part of the ₹2.5 crore CRS Memorial Endowment Project, launched in memory of Coimbatore-based industrialist C.R. Swaminathan.
'The contribution of private organisations in strengthening infrastructure in government schools is commendable. These efforts provide rural students access to quality facilities and learning environments,' the Collector said.
The 6,000 sq. ft. lab block will include dedicated spaces for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Computer Science, along with a robotics lab.
CRI Pumps School Toppers Awards were presented to top-performing Class X and XII students. The Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore and CRI Pumps also announced their decision to adopt and maintain 12 government schools in Coimbatore for five years.
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