Indian Oil Corporation Supports Bengaluru's Historic School for Girls' Education
IOC pledges support to Bengaluru’s 123-year-old public school in Basavanagudi
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Tejasvi Surya, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bengaluru South, announced Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) CSR support for Karnataka Public School (KPS) in Basavanagudi. Established in 1903, KPS educates over 1,500 girls, many from low-income families, and aims to enhance its infrastructure to empower students further.
- 01Indian Oil Corporation pledges CSR support to Karnataka Public School in Basavanagudi.
- 02KPS has been educating girls since 1903 and currently serves over 1,500 students.
- 03The initiative aims to improve school infrastructure and learning environments.
- 04Recent public examinations showed significant academic improvements among students.
- 05Tejasvi Surya emphasizes the importance of girls' education and women's empowerment.
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Tejasvi Surya (BJP), the Lok Sabha member for Bengaluru South, announced that the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will provide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support for the Karnataka Public School (KPS) in Basavanagudi. Established in 1903, KPS is one of Bengaluru's oldest public schools, currently serving over 1,500 girls, many of whom come from low-income families and are first-generation learners. The CSR initiative aims to enhance the school's infrastructure and overall learning environment, building on previous development efforts. Surya highlighted the importance of girls' education, stating that empowering young girls is crucial for shaping their futures. The school has seen improvements in academic performance, with notable recent achievements in public examinations, including students scoring 98% and 96.3% in various streams. The proposed developments are expected to transform KPS into a model government institution, further strengthening the educational ecosystem in Bengaluru South.
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The support from IOC is expected to significantly improve educational facilities at KPS, empowering young girls and enhancing their learning experiences, which could lead to better future opportunities.
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