Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Karnataka Headmaster Funds Students' First Flight
A kind headmaster named Beerappa Andagi in Karnataka, India, used his own money to take 24 students on their first airplane ride.
He spent about Rs.
5 lakh to fly them from Toranagallu to Bengaluru.
The students also visited museums, parks, and other places to learn more about the city.
This trip was very special because many of these children had never been on an airplane before.
The headmaster did this to show the students that they can achieve big things with encouragement and hard work.
People on the internet and in the community are praising him for his generous and inspiring act.
Beerappa Andagi, headmaster of a government school in Karnataka, spent Rs. 5 lakh of his personal savings to fund a flight for 24 students.
The students, from Classes 5 to 8, were selected based on a merit test and had never flown before.
The trip included educational visits to museums, parks, and landmarks in Bengaluru.
A total of 40 people, including students, teachers, and staff, participated in the journey late December 2025.
The initiative has gained widespread praise on social media and in the community for its inspirational impact on the students.
- Who
- Beerappa Andagi, headmaster of Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village, Karnataka
- What
- Funded a flight and educational trip for 24 students using his personal savings
- When
- Late December 2025
- Where
- From Toranagallu’s Jindal Airport to Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To provide students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with an experiential learning opportunity and broaden their horizons
- Headmaster's Name
- Beerappa Andagi
- School Location
- Bahadduribandi village, Koppal district, Karnataka
- Number of Students
- 24
- Total Cost
- Rs. 5 lakh
- Flight Route
- Toranagallu’s Jindal Airport to Bengaluru
- Trip Duration
- Late December 2025
- Total Participants
- 40 (students, teachers, mid-day meal staff, and committee members)