Archive · 31 May 2025
Minister Launches 'Deposit' Scheme to Boost School Enrollment
In some parts of India, not enough kids are going to government schools.
To fix this, a minister named Timmapur is trying to get more kids to enroll.
He's working with a company to give money to families who enroll their children in first grade at certain schools.
It's like a savings account for the kids.
This initiative is part of a larger effort that offers other incentives, like free meals, books, and uniforms.
Some teachers and school committees are also contributing to the scheme by offering to deposit money for the children.
Minister Timmapur launched a 'Deposit' scheme to encourage enrollment in government Kannada primary schools.
The scheme involves depositing Rs 2,000 in the name of each child enrolling in class 1 in Uttur.
United Breweries (UB) Company is providing funds for the scheme through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Headmasters and teachers in other schools are also contributing money.
The initiative aims to counter declining student numbers in government schools.
- Who
- Excise Minister RB Timmapur, United Breweries Company, and school staff.
- What
- A 'Deposit' scheme where money is deposited in the name of children enrolling in class 1.
- When
- Unspecified, but launched recently.
- Where
- Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To increase enrollment in government primary schools.
- Initiative Name
- Deposit Scheme
- Deposit Amount (Class 1)
- Rs 2,000 (Uttur), Rs 1,000 (Shirol and other schools)
- Schools Targeted
- Govt Kannada Primary Schools in Bagalkot district
- Funding Source
- United Breweries (UB) Company (CSR)
- Minister Involved
- Excise Minister RB Timmapur