Biocon Foundation Builds New School for 250 Students

17 Sep 2025 CW Team

The groundbreaking ceremony was conducted by Dr C N Manjunath, Honourable Member of Parliament, Bengaluru Rural Constituency; CP Yogeshwara, MLA, Channapatna Constituency; and Yeshwanth V Gurukar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Bengaluru South. They were joined by Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, and senior officials from the Biocon Group.

As part of its infrastructure development initiative, Biocon Foundation will construct a modern two-storey school building featuring 10 well-ventilated classrooms and a sanitation complex with separate facilities for boys and girls. This project marks the Foundation’s first initiative in the Channapatna region, following the extension of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, said, "At Biocon Foundation, we believe education is the cornerstone of empowerment. By building modern infrastructure for government schools, we aim to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces for children to learn and thrive. These initiatives reaffirm our commitment to bridging gaps in access to quality education."

Dr C N Manjunath, MP, Bengaluru Rural Constituency, added, "Biocon Foundation’s efforts in strengthening school infrastructure reflect how CSR can play a pivotal role in driving holistic community development. By investing in education, the Foundation is creating opportunities for rural children to aspire for a brighter future."

CP Yogeshwara, MLA, Channapatna Constituency, said, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to Biocon Group for building a new school building at Kodamballi Government High School. This initiative will inspire children to pursue education with greater ambition and contribute meaningfully to society."

The ceremony was also attended by senior leaders from Biocon Group, Biocon Pharma, and Syngene International.

Biocon Foundation has consistently supported government schools by building and upgrading critical infrastructure, including classrooms, science labs, libraries, and sanitation facilities. Through such initiatives, the Foundation continues to empower communities and enable children in rural India to access quality education in a safe and encouraging environment.

News source: BSE

Biocon Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Biocon Group, has initiated the construction of a new building for the Government High School in Kodamballi, Channapatna Taluk, Karnataka. The school currently serves more than 250 children from 23 surrounding villages.The groundbreaking ceremony was conducted by Dr C N Manjunath, Honourable Member of Parliament, Bengaluru Rural Constituency; CP Yogeshwara, MLA, Channapatna Constituency; and Yeshwanth V Gurukar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Bengaluru South. They were joined by Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, and senior officials from the Biocon Group.As part of its infrastructure development initiative, Biocon Foundation will construct a modern two-storey school building featuring 10 well-ventilated classrooms and a sanitation complex with separate facilities for boys and girls. This project marks the Foundation’s first initiative in the Channapatna region, following the extension of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, said, At Biocon Foundation, we believe education is the cornerstone of empowerment. By building modern infrastructure for government schools, we aim to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces for children to learn and thrive. These initiatives reaffirm our commitment to bridging gaps in access to quality education.Dr C N Manjunath, MP, Bengaluru Rural Constituency, added, Biocon Foundation’s efforts in strengthening school infrastructure reflect how CSR can play a pivotal role in driving holistic community development. By investing in education, the Foundation is creating opportunities for rural children to aspire for a brighter future.CP Yogeshwara, MLA, Channapatna Constituency, said, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Biocon Group for building a new school building at Kodamballi Government High School. This initiative will inspire children to pursue education with greater ambition and contribute meaningfully to society.The ceremony was also attended by senior leaders from Biocon Group, Biocon Pharma, and Syngene International.Biocon Foundation has consistently supported government schools by building and upgrading critical infrastructure, including classrooms, science labs, libraries, and sanitation facilities. Through such initiatives, the Foundation continues to empower communities and enable children in rural India to access quality education in a safe and encouraging environment.News source: BSE

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