Karnataka: Teachers’ selfless effort transforms Kondlur school campus into a green asset
Teachers at a government high school in Kondlur have transformed their campus into a profitable plantation over the last 11 years. The income generated from the crops is used to fund school infrastructure and student welfare, largely driven by the personal dedication of the acting headmaster.
Why it matters
It showcases a grassroots model of self-reliance and community-driven improvement in public education infrastructure.
The Government High School at Kondlur in Tirthahalli taluk, named after late socialist leader Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, stands out for more than its academic record. Spread over an eight-acre campus, the school has developed a thriving plantation that generates income for its activities — largely through the dedication of its teachers.
Over the past 11 years, the campus has been transformed. It now has an acre of areca, three acres of cashew, around 40 coconut trees, fruit-bearing plants, and a well-maintained garden. All earnings from the plantation are credited to the School Development and Management Committee (SDMC) account. In the last three years, the plantation has contributed between ₹50,000 and ₹2 lakh annually.
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