2,000 new Karnataka Public Schools in State - The HinduUpdated - July 09, 2026 11:15 pm IST - BelagaviChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar speaking to officers and elected representatives at a divisional level review meeting at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGERThe D.K. Shivakumar-led Congress government plans to establish 2,000 Karnataka Public Schools across the State, with each school serving three gram panchayats.In the first phase, around 800 such schools will be built at a cost of around ₹10 crore-₹15 crore each.Ultimately, the State will have around 2,000 such schools. “We plan to use Corporate Social Responsibility funds for the construction of these schools and to provide infrastructure and technical amenities,” Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told officers at the Belagavi division level review meeting at the Suvarna Soudha on Thursday.He asked officers to make all preparations, including looking for CSR funding avenues.“The State government will ask large educational institutions in all districts to adopt at least three government schools. Our objective is to provide quality education to all,” the Chief Minister said.Published - July 09, 2026 11:14 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }