Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Karnataka Govt. to Provide Shoes, Socks to Students
The government in Karnataka is helping kids in schools by giving them shoes and socks.
Around 40 lakh students will get a pair of shoes and two pairs of socks.
This is part of a bigger plan called 'Vidyavikas' which has a lot of money to help students.
The schools will get the money through a computer system to buy the shoes and socks.
Schools can also buy better shoes if people give extra money.
The shoes and socks should be given out quickly, within 30 days.
Karnataka government will provide shoes and socks to students.
Approximately 40 lakh students in grades 1-10 in government schools will receive the items.
The initiative is part of the 'Vidyavikas' program with a budget of Rs 410 crore.
Rs 111 crore has been allocated initially for implementation.
SDMCs will distribute the shoes and socks within 30 days of the order.
- Who
- Approximately 40 lakh students in grades 1-10 in government schools.
- What
- The Karnataka government is providing shoes and socks to students.
- When
- The distribution will occur during the 2025-26 school year.
- Where
- In Karnataka, to students in government schools.
- Why
- To support students with essential items.
- Program Name
- Vidyavikas
- Target Students
- Approximately 40 lakh
- Grades
- 1 to 10
- Items Provided
- One pair of shoes and two pairs of socks
- Initial Funding
- Rs 111 crore
- Total Budget
- Rs 410 crore
- Distribution Method
- School Development and Management Committees (SDMCs)