Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Puttur School Thrives After Overcoming Closure Threat
A government school in Puttur, India, almost closed but made a comeback.
With only 18 students, the school faced closure, but with the help of locals, a trust, and the headmistress, the school improved.
They started classes for younger kids.
The school's popularity grew, and more students enrolled.
The school got more classrooms, and now has an orchard with fruit trees.
The school's success shows how much local support can help a school.
DK ZP Govt Higher Primary School in Samethadka, Puttur, saw enrollment increase from 18 to 180 students.
The school's revival was supported by the Namma Shale Samethadka Charitable Trust and local community members.
The headmistress, Maria Ashraf, and the SDMC played key roles in the school's development.
The school added classrooms and free transport to accommodate the growing student population.
A fruit orchard was created on the school's campus, enhancing its environment.
- Who
- DK ZP Govt Higher Primary School, with the help of the Namma Shale Samethadka Charitable Trust, SDMC, and locals
- What
- A government school overcame closure and experienced a surge in enrollment and development.
- When
- The transformation began around 2018-19
- Where
- Samethadka, Puttur taluk, India
- Why
- Due to collective efforts of the community, the school was saved from closing down and to provide education for the community
- School Name
- DK ZP Govt Higher Primary School
- Location
- Samethadka, Puttur taluk
- Previous Enrollment
- 18 students
- Current Enrollment
- 180 students
- Year LKG-UKG Started
- 2020-21
- Campus Size
- 1.5 acres