Karnataka to Establish Residential Schools for Children of Construction Workers in 31 Districts

Rapid Summary

• The Karnataka government has approved the establishment of residential schools for children of construction workers in 31 districts.
• These schools will provide free quality education from classes 6 to 12, as announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the 2025-26 budget.
• The initiative was proposed by the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board during its meeting on March 1.
• A total cost of ₹1,125.25 crore was estimated for establishing these institutions, with additional allocations for furniture (₹3 crore) and laboratory equipment (₹75 lakh).
• Facilities at each school include classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels for boys and girls, dining halls, kitchens, residential quarters for teachers, sports facilities, among others.Each school will occupy an area close to 2 acres.
• Maintenance and construction costs are to be covered by the funds provided through the Welfare Board.

Planned Locations Across Clusters:

1. Bengaluru cluster: Includes Begur (Bengaluru Rural), Kanakapura (Bengaluru South), Anekal (Bengaluru Urban), Yelesandra (Bangarpet taluk – Kolar), etc.
2. mysuru cluster: Includes Choranahalli (Mysuru taluk – mysuru district), Sidlipura (Shivamogga district), Yalitri areas in Chamarajanagar District & Mandya Districts
3. Additional locations from Kalburagai