Bengaluru, 27 June 2025: As part of Round Table India’s national initiative Freedom Through Education—aimed at building quality infrastructure for underprivileged schoolchildren—Bangalore North Round Table 25 (BNRT 25) today inaugurated four new classrooms at the Government Model Primary School in R.K. Hegdenagara, Bengaluru. This project forms part of the broader Educational Infrastructure Initiative jointly undertaken by ANZ and Embassy Group, in collaboration with BNRT 25, which has significantly improved the lives of thousands of government school students since 2018–19.

Over the past six years, this partnership has facilitated the construction of four government schools, the addition of 55 classrooms and 31 toilets, benefiting over 2,800 students across multiple schools. These infrastructure upgrades have led to enrolment increases of up to 40%, underscoring the critical role that quality learning environments play in improving attendance and retention. The newly inaugurated classrooms were developed under the Freedom Through Education(FTE) initiative and come equipped with essential facilities such as fans, lighting, and boards.

The project aims to provide more than just physical infrastructure—it seeks to enhance the overall learning experience. All stakeholders have committed to continuing their joint efforts to deliver holistic and innovative educational programs, positively impacting over 850 students at the R.K. Hegdenagara school.

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Mr. Muniyappa, the headmaster of the school, said, “On behalf of our students and faculty, I wish to wholeheartedly thank Round Table India and Ladies Circle India for providing my children with these infrastructure facilities. The new classrooms will make a significant difference for us, as I believe that improved physical infrastructure will lead to more enjoyable learning experiences for my students. My sincere gratitude to all involved in the project.”

“While Round Table India (RTI) is currently implementing various community service projects across the country, the ongoing national project is ‘Freedom Through Education.’ This project aims to improve the physical infrastructure of schools to support the education of underprivileged children. The organization is focused on constructing classrooms, toilets, and providing additional amenities such as drinking water facilities, libraries, science labs, playgrounds, and more to schools catering to children from less privileged backgrounds. I extend my gratitude to all our generous donors ANZ & Embassy who have contributed and supported us in this cause, expressed Tr.Shyam Sundar KR, Chairman of BNRT 25.“Round Table India (RTI) and Ladies Circle India (LCI) have provided education for underprivileged children for over 26 years. Throughout this time, RTI and LCI have been fortunate to have the support of numerous benefactors who have collaborated with the organizations to realize the noble vision of ‘Education for All”, said Area 6  Chairman Tr.Sukeerth. 

Ms. Shaina Ganapathy, Head- Community Outreach, Embassy Group, said, “We are truly honoured to support the infrastructure development of government schools in Karnataka through our long-standing partnership with Bangalore North Round Table Trust 25. Together, we have worked towards their mission of Freedom Through Education, and we are proud to stand alongside them in their dedicated service to the nation.

This project is a testament to the power of collaboration between like-minded partners in the CSR space. Our Corporate Connect model champions such partnerships between corporates and impact-driven NPOs like BNRT 25, enabling us to achieve greater, more sustainable impact in the communities we serve.”

Round Table India (RTI) is an energetic youth organization focused on nation-building and striving to promote ‘service through fellowship’. Its membership is comprised of young men from various professions spanning over 160 cities and towns across the country, driven to contribute to society at large. It has grown to a strong network of over 360 tables (Chapters) across the length and breadth of the country. RTI’s flagship programme, ‘Freedom Through Education (FTE)’, involves building classrooms, toilets, and providing other infrastructure like drinking water facilities, libraries, science labs, sanitary pad dispensers, etc. in schools across the country that provide education to children from the less privileged sections of the society. 

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