Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Modern Girls' Hostel Inaugurated at Historic Kannan School
A new girls' hostel was opened at Kannan School in Chittoor.
The hostel, which cost Rs 1.10 crore to build, can house 120 girls and will help them save money on living expenses.
The school's alumni, local leaders, and donors worked together to make this happen.
The hostel is part of efforts to improve education for girls in the area.
There are also plans to upgrade the school's sports facilities with a running track and better lighting.
A modern girls’ hostel was inaugurated at the historic Kannan School in Chittoor.
The hostel can accommodate approximately 120 girl students.
The facility was built through collaborative efforts of the school’s alumni association, elected public representatives, and philanthropic donors.
The hostel is expected to increase female student enrollment and save each student Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 annually in living expenses.
Additional plans worth Rs 25 lakh have been finalized to upgrade the school’s sports ground.
- Who
- District Collector Sumit Kumar, Chittoor MLA Gurajala Jagan Mohan, Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, CHUDA Chairperson Katari Hemalatha
- What
- Inauguration of a modern girls’ hostel at Kannan School
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kannan School, Chittoor
- Why
- To increase female student enrollment and provide a safe living space for underprivileged girls
Supporters of the Project
Critics of the Project
Importance of the Hostel
Supporters of the Project
The hostel is crucial for increasing female student enrollment and providing a safe, modern living space for underprivileged girls.
Critics of the Project
Critics argue that the funds could have been better utilized for other educational needs or infrastructure projects.
- Location
- Kannan School, Chittoor
- Inauguration Date
- Saturday
- Capacity
- 120 girl students
- Cost
- Rs 1.10 crore
- Annual Savings per Student
- Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000
- Additional Plans
- Rs 25 lakh for sports ground upgrade