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Akshay Kumar's $1M Gift Builds Kashmir School Block
22 May
Summary
- Akshay Kumar donated Rs 1 crore to a government school in Neeru Village.
- The donation funded a new school block named after his father.
- The new facilities include classrooms, a computer lab, and a library.
A government school in the remote Gurez Valley of Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, has been significantly upgraded thanks to a Rs 1 crore donation from actor Akshay Kumar in 2021. The funds were used to construct a new educational block, which has been named the Shri Hari Om Bhatia Education Block in memory of Kumar's father.
This new facility now provides students with improved classrooms, a computer laboratory, and a library. The donation, announced during Kumar's 2021 visit to meet Border Security Force personnel, directly addresses the educational needs of children in the far-flung border village. The enhanced academic environment is already benefiting the students.
Locals and students have expressed gratitude for the improved schooling experience, noting the positive impact on educational prospects. The completion of the Shri Hari Om Bhatia Education Block signifies the successful realization of Kumar's commitment to supporting education in this region, strengthening teaching and learning activities at the Government Middle School Nero Tulail.
