Stumps, Chalk, and Change: Punjab Kings & Round Table India Deliver New Learning Spaces in Punjab

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In a powerful show of community commitment, Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings, in partnership with Round Table India, opened two new blocks of classes each in two government schools in Punjab, a major boost to the state's education infrastructure. The project is part of the ongoing 'Freedom Through Education' program, which aims to empower weaker children by giving them better learning spaces.

Key Highlights

Inauguration Locations:

Government Primary School, Sharif Manakpur
Government Senior Secondary School, Pandwala (Dera Bassi, SAS Nagar)

Facilities Included:

Three new classroom blocks with new blackboards, new tables, and new benches
Enhanced infrastructure including computer rooms, sports facilities, and enhanced toilet blocks

Impact:

Over 34,100 students have been impacted by classroom building construction alone in the past two years.
More than 30 newly built classrooms, with the whole project from inception reaching more than 10.2 million children nationwide through 9,272 classrooms and 3,782 projects

Leadership Voices:

Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon explained the franchise's emphasis on youth investment and empowering education
LC Gupta, the CFO, emphasized the need for community investment beyond cricket, prioritizing long-term progress for children

Joint Venture:

The initiative is funded by donors like corporate sponsor P&G Shiksha and is in line with Round Table India's 26-year tradition of building schools for underprivileged sections

Community Involvement:

The aim was to have leadership representation from Punjab Kings and Round Table India, validating the public-private partnership ideology for the common good

This historic effort not only enriches the short-term learning environment but also sets a precedent for future academic investment in Punjab and beyond.

Source: Devdiscourse, The Tribune, Punjab Kings Official