{
  "id": 293476,
  "title": "K'taka CM calls on industries to partner with govt to boost rural education through CSR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/ktaka-cm-calls-on-industries-to-partner-with-govt-to-boost-rural",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T03:48:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ktaka-cm-calls-on-industries-to-partner-with-govt-to-boost-rural-education-through-csr-101786160910519.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has called on industries to partner with the government through CSR funds to improve rural education in Karnataka. Speaking at the CSR Summit 2026, Shivakumar emphasized that children in rural areas should receive quality education and exposure to technology from a young age. The government plans to develop 2,000 government schools through CSR support, and IT companies can adopt and develop these schools while retaining their brand identity. Schools can incorporate the company's name, and support can be provided through infrastructure such as computers, laboratories, vehicles, and buildings. Shivakumar stressed that CSR is an investment in society and children's future. He highlighted that Bengaluru, home to premier institutions like ISRO and HAL, should provide urban children with exposure to rural life, agriculture, and the challenges faced by farmers. The state government spends billions on educational provisions, but CSR spending in 2024-25 was only about ₹3,394 crore. The government aims to utilize the full potential of CSR funds in priority sectors like education and healthcare.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}