Bengaluru, September 15, 2025: Biocon Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Biocon Group, has initiated the construction of a new Government High School building in Kodamballi, Channapatna Taluk, Karnataka. The school currently provides education to over 250 children from 23 nearby villages.
The groundbreaking ceremony was conducted by Dr C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Bengaluru Rural Constituency, along with Shri C.P. Yogeshwara, MLA of Channapatna, and Shri Yeshwanth V Gurukar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Bengaluru South. They were joined by Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, and other senior representatives of Biocon Group.
As part of the project, Biocon Foundation will construct a two-story building comprising 10 large classrooms and a sanitation complex with separate facilities for boys and girls. This initiative is aligned with the Foundation’s broader commitment to enhancing access to quality education through infrastructure development.
Dr Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, said, “At Biocon Foundation, we believe education is the cornerstone of empowerment. Given the Government's concerted focus on improving the infrastructure of rural schools, Biocon Foundation is pleased to support this objective. By building modern infrastructure for these government schools, we aim to create safe, inclusive, enabling, and inspiring spaces for children to learn and thrive. These initiatives reaffirm Biocon Foundation’s commitment to bridge the gaps in access to quality education.”
Dr C. N. Manjunath, MP, Bengaluru Rural Constituency, stated, “I am extremely happy to witness the commendable efforts of Biocon Foundation in strengthening government school infrastructure. By investing in education, the Foundation is not only supporting the State’s vision of inclusive and equitable learning but is also creating opportunities for children in rural areas to aspire for a brighter future. This initiative reflects how CSR can play a pivotal role in driving holistic community development, ensuring that the next generation is empowered with quality education, better facilities, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully to society.”
Shri C.P. Yogeshwara, MLA of Channapatna, added, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to Biocon Group for their kind initiative to build a new school building at Kodamballi Government High School. This effort will inspire children to study well and aspire to become scientists like those at Biocon. The Government has already upgraded this school into a Karnataka Public School, enabling students from surrounding villages to access quality education with experienced teachers and in English language. We look forward to Biocon providing a well-furnished building, and are proud to join hands with them in this noble cause.”
The project marks Biocon Foundation’s first initiative in Channapatna under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and reflects its continued support for upgrading rural education infrastructure. The Foundation has previously invested in classrooms, science labs, libraries, and sanitation facilities across several government schools, aiming to create safer and more inclusive learning environments.
