The Karnataka government has sanctioned the establishment of a Shramik Residential School in Puttur, aimed at providing educational opportunities for children of laborers. Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced that the school will be built at a cost of ₹37.6 crore by the Karnataka State Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The school will occupy 71,000 sq feet, which is considerably larger than the standard size for such institutions. Admission will be exclusively for children of registered workers, necessitating a labor identity card for enrollment. The foundation stone has already been laid, and the school is expected to be completed within 18 months, with admissions planned before the elections. The facility will include hostels for boys and girls, as well as accommodations for teachers, ensuring a comprehensive educational environment for the children.