The government of Karnataka has sanctioned ₹18 crore to commission an agency for drafting Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to upgrade 800 state-run schools under the Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) initiative.
Of the 800 schools, 474 will be revamped with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 200 will get funding through the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), and 100 will be upgraded using funds from the Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation (KMERC).
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The overhaul, estimated at ₹3,200 crore, aims to transform government schools into modern institutions offering pre-primary to pre-university education under one roof. Each upgraded school will cater to up to 1,200 students and will feature enhanced infrastructure, including smart classrooms, labs, libraries, playgrounds, sanitation facilities, computer and STEAM resources, and improved teacher training.
This move reflects the state’s push to strengthen public school infrastructure, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas, to reduce dropouts and improve learning outcomes under a unified, modern educational setup.
