Hyderabad, 19th October, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening government school infrastructure and creating brighter educational opportunities for underprivileged children, Round Table India (RTI) – Area 9 marked the auspicious Bhoomi Puja of its ambitious Area 9 Integrated Government School at D. Pochampally, Dundigal Municipality, Medchal–Malkajgiri District, Telangana. The ceremony marked the beginning of a landmark educational initiative under Round Table India’s flagship programme, Freedom Through Education (FTE), reflecting the organisation’s commitment to empowering communities through quality education. The proposed school is envisioned as a modern educational institution catering to students from Classes I to X, providing essential academic infrastructure and a conducive learning environment for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Tr. Anirudh Sompalli, Chairman, Round Table India – Area 9 (2026–27), highlighted the pressing need for accessible government school education in the region. He explained that the surrounding communities comprise approximately 7,000 families living below the poverty line, with many children currently travelling considerable distances to pursue high school education in government institutions. The proposed integrated school aims to address this challenge by bringing quality educational infrastructure closer to these communities, reducing travel difficulties and encouraging greater school enrolment and continuity in education. The project is planned to include spacious and well-ventilated classrooms, science and STEM laboratories, digital learning facilities, a library, hygienic sanitation facilities and other essential amenities.
“This is not merely the construction of a school; it is the foundation of thousands of dreams. Every child deserves access to quality education, irrespective of their economic background. Through this signature project, Round Table India – Area 9 aims to create an institution that will serve generations of children and leave behind a meaningful legacy for the community,” said Tr. Anirudh Sompalli. He further expressed the organisation’s vision of completing the necessary infrastructure at the earliest, with the objective of making the school operational from the next academic year, subject to the required approvals and completion of construction.
Chief Guest Shri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, highlighted the importance of modern educational infrastructure in government schools and the role of community-driven initiatives in strengthening public education.He appreciated Round Table India – Area 9 for undertaking a project aimed at improving educational accessibility and creating opportunities for children from underserved communities.
Shri Faizan Ahmed, IAS, Additional Collector (Local Bodies), appreciated the organisation’s initiative to develop a comprehensive government school facility in the region and emphasised the importance of cooperation towards the timely completion of the project, recognising its potential to benefit children and families across the surrounding communities.
