K'taka CM calls on industries to partner with govt to boost rural education through CSR

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has called on industries to partner with the government through CSR funds to boost rural education in the state. Speaking at the Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association Vision 2030 - CSR Summit 2026, Shivakumar emphasized the importance of providing quality education and technology exposure to children in rural Karnataka from the primary level.

He highlighted that the state government plans to develop 2,000 government schools through CSR support and urged IT companies to adopt and develop these schools while retaining their brand identity. Shivakumar stressed that CSR is an investment in society and children's future and pointed out that several companies, including Infosys and Wipro, have been carrying out commendable CSR initiatives.

He also proposed that urban children should gain exposure to rural life, agriculture, and the challenges faced by farmers through mandatory visits to villages.

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