Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Karnataka Plans 1,582 Toilets Across 1,250 Government Schools
Karnataka plans to build many toilets in government schools during 2025-26.
The main plan covers 1,582 toilets in 1,250 schools.
Another 136 toilets have been approved through a different education scheme.
Schools with more students were given priority when money was first assigned.
The government is now considering toilets for nine schools in Hirekerur.
The proposal would include two boys’ toilets and 13 girls’ toilets.
Mid-day meal workers are protesting for minimum wages and a larger payment.
Minister Madhu Bangarappa said he would try to help them while following government rules.
Karnataka will construct 1,582 toilets in 1,250 government schools during 2025-26 under the State Sector Scheme.
Another 136 toilets have been sanctioned under the Samagra Shikshana Karnataka scheme.
The government is considering 15 additional toilets in nine schools in Hirekerur at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakh.
Toilet funding initially prioritised schools with larger student populations, leaving Hirekerur without an initial allocation.
Minister Madhu Bangarappa said he would support protesting mid-day meal workers’ demands within government rules.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, Hirekerur MLA U.B. Banakar, government schools, and mid-day meal workers.
- What
- The government announced school toilet construction plans and considered additional Hirekerur works while the minister addressed mid-day meal workers’ demands.
- When
- During the 2025-26 financial year; the announcements were made on Thursday.
- Where
- Government schools across Karnataka, including nine schools in Hirekerur Assembly constituency; the workers were protesting at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.
- Why
- To expand toilet facilities in government schools and consider support for mid-day meal workers seeking minimum wages and a higher lump-sum payment.
Mid-Day Meal Workers and Constituency Representatives
Karnataka Government
Worker pay and benefits
Mid-Day Meal Workers and Constituency Representatives
Mid-day meal workers are demanding minimum wages and an increase in the lump-sum payment they receive.
Karnataka Government
The government says a Cabinet sub-committee is reviewing minimum wage rates and that it will provide possible assistance within government rules.
Hirekerur toilet allocation
Mid-Day Meal Workers and Constituency Representatives
Hirekerur initially received no funds for toilet construction in its government schools.
Karnataka Government
The government says schools with higher student numbers were prioritised first and is considering using remaining funds for nine Hirekerur schools.
- State Sector Scheme
- 1,582 toilets in 1,250 government schools
- Samagra Shikshana Karnataka
- 136 toilets sanctioned for 2025-26
- Available toilet funds
- Rs 5.04 crore remained under the State Sector Scheme; Rs 544 lakh was released under Samagra Shikshana Karnataka
- Hirekerur proposal
- 15 toilets in nine schools, including two boys’ toilets and 13 girls’ toilets
- Estimated Hirekerur cost
- Rs 30 lakh, based on an estimated Rs 2 lakh per toilet unit
- PM SHRI classrooms
- Rs 48.55 crore sanctioned for 216 classrooms
- Workers’ demands
- Minimum wages and an increased lump-sum payment for mid-day meal workers