Foundation Stone Laid for New Classroom at Keravada Government Primary School
On April 28, 2026, a Bhoomi Pooja and Shanku Sthapane (foundation stone laying ceremony) was held at the Government Lower Primary School in Keravada village, located in Alur Gram Panchayat, Dandeli Taluk, Uttara Kannada district. The project, sanctioned under the 2025-26 Taluk Panchayat Unconditional Grant Scheme, aims to strengthen education infrastructure in rural Karnataka.
The ceremony was organized with the support of the District Administration and the Zilla Panchayat Uttara Kannada, in collaboration with the Taluk Panchayat Dandeli. The new classroom construction is expected to provide a better learning environment for children in Keravada village, ensuring access to quality education at the grassroots level.
The event witnessed the presence of the Block Congress Committee (BCC) President, local leaders, government officials, and villagers. Their participation highlighted the collective commitment to rural development and the importance of investing in basic education facilities.
ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಡಳಿತ, ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಇವರ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ 2025-26ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನ ತಾಲೂಕ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ನ ಅನಿರ್ಬಂದಿತ ಅನುದಾನದಡಿ ಮಂಜೂರಾದ ದಾಂಡೇಲಿ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಆಲೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ ಕೇರವಾಡ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕಿರಿಯ ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತರಗತಿ ಕೊಠಡಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಗೆ ಭೂಮಿಪೂಜೆ ಕೈಗೊಂಡು ಶಂಕು ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆ… pic.twitter.com/ytQU5nmwon
— R V Deshpande (@RV_Deshpande) April 29, 2026
Karnataka Minister R V Deshpande tweeted about the occasion, appreciating the joint efforts of the Zilla Panchayat Uttara Kannada and Taluk Panchayat Dandeli. He emphasized that such initiatives reflect the government’s vision of inclusive growth and the need to bridge gaps in rural education infrastructure.
The construction of this classroom is more than just a building project; it represents hope for the children of Keravada village. With improved facilities, students will have access to a conducive environment for learning, which will positively impact their academic journey. The project also demonstrates how local governance bodies like Gram Panchayats and Taluk Panchayats play a crucial role in implementing development schemes at the village level.
This initiative stands as a strong example of how education infrastructure in Karnataka is being prioritized, ensuring that even the most remote villages benefit from government schemes and community participation.
