New 48-Seater Tata Starbus to Strengthen Safe and Reliable Transport for Students from Rural Areas
Alevoor, 16 September 2026
16 September 2026 marked a significant and memorable milestone for Alevoor Poornaprajna Public School (APPS) with the addition of a new school bus made possible through the generous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support of Karnataka Bank Ltd., Mangaluru.
Under its CSR initiative for the financial year 2026–27, Karnataka Bank extended financial assistance of ₹30 lakh towards the purchase of a 48-seater Tata Starbus for the school. The new bus will significantly strengthen the school's transportation facilities and help provide safer and more convenient travel for children, particularly those commuting from surrounding rural areas.
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Ceremonial Handover in the Presence of H.H. Sri Vishwapriya
Theertha Swamiji
The new school bus was ceremonially handed over by Mr.
Chandra Shekar, Chief Business Officer, Karnataka Bank Ltd., Head Office,
Mangaluru, to His Holiness Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji of Sri Adamaru
Matha, Udupi.
Karnataka Bank's current corporate disclosures identify Mr. Chandra Shekar as its Chief Business Officer, confirming his senior leadership role in the Bank.
His Holiness Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji blessed the
occasion and appreciated Karnataka Bank for extending its CSR support to an
educational institution serving children from rural communities.
The addition of the new bus is expected to make a meaningful
difference to students who travel considerable distances to attend school,
while contributing to their safety, security, punctuality and regular
attendance.
Continuing the Poornaprajna Tradition of Educational Service
The occasion also reflected the longstanding commitment of Sri
Adamaru Matha to education.
The official history of Adamaru Matha records the major role
played by its pontiffs in establishing and nurturing educational institutions.
It notes that the educational initiatives begun by H.H. Sri Vibudhesha Theertha
Swamiji were subsequently expanded under H.H. Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji.
The Matha today has a large network of Poornaprajna
educational institutions, reflecting its sustained commitment to providing
education rooted in knowledge, discipline and values.
Educational Vision of H.H. Sri Eeshapriya Theertha
Swamiji
H.H. Sri Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji, who provides
leadership and guidance to the Poornaprajna educational institutions, could not
be present on the occasion.
His involvement in the development of educational
institutions, however, forms an important part of the larger vision behind such
initiatives. The official website of Sri Adamaru Matha states that Sri
Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji is taking a leading role in the modernisation of
educational institutions, while preserving the traditional values on which they
were established.
The Matha's official account of its educational
accomplishments further notes that Sri Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji presently
serves as President of its educational organisations and is focused on
modernising their operations while maintaining a balanced, value-centred
approach to education.
In his absence, H.H. Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji graciously
participated in the programme, received the bus on behalf of the institution
and blessed this important addition to the school's infrastructure.
Warm Welcome by the School
Dr. P. S. Aithal, Secretary, Alevoor Poornaprajna Public School, extended a floral welcome to the dignitaries and expressed the school's gratitude to Karnataka Bank for selecting APPS as a beneficiary of its CSR initiative.
The contribution assumes special importance for APPS because
the school serves children from Alevoor and neighbouring rural communities,
where dependable school transportation plays an important role in ensuring
access to education.
Senior Karnataka Bank Officials Attend
Mr. Ramesh Vaidya, Assistant General Manager, Karnataka Bank
Regional Office, Udupi, along with other senior officials of Karnataka Bank,
was present at the ceremony.
Mr. Vaidya's role as Assistant General Manager at the Bank's
Udupi Regional Office is also reflected in recent Karnataka Bank
communications.
Their presence highlighted Karnataka Bank's continued
engagement with local educational and community-development initiatives.
School Management, Administration and Staff Join the
Occasion
Representing the school and its management on this important
occasion were:
- Sri
Shreekanth Nayak, Member, Alevoor Education Society
- Sri
A. P. Kodancha, Administrative Officer
- Mrs.
Sandhya V. Baljekar, Principal
- members
of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school.
The gathering expressed appreciation for the support
received from Karnataka Bank and the guidance extended by the spiritual and
educational leadership associated with the Poornaprajna tradition.
More Than a Bus — An Investment in Children's Safety and
Education
The new school bus represents much more than an addition to
the school's transport fleet.
For children travelling from rural areas, dependable
transportation can play an important role in ensuring safe travel, regular
attendance and timely access to education.
The school itself places particular emphasis on creating a
safe and caring environment for its students, and its publicly stated
educational framework includes child safety and responsible supervision among
its priorities.
The ₹30 lakh CSR assistance from Karnataka Bank therefore
represents an investment not merely in a vehicle, but in the educational
accessibility and wellbeing of children.
CSR Partnership Creating Lasting Community Impact
Corporate Social Responsibility becomes particularly
meaningful when institutional support directly addresses the practical needs of
communities.
Through this initiative, Karnataka Bank has helped strengthen the infrastructure of a rural educational institution and contributed towards making quality education more accessible to children living in surrounding areas.
For Alevoor Poornaprajna Public School, the new Tata Starbus
will support its growing transportation requirements while reinforcing the
school's commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and
dependable learning environment.
APPS Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude
The Management, Secretary, Principal, staff, students and
parents of Alevoor Poornaprajna Public School express their sincere gratitude
to Karnataka Bank Ltd. for sanctioning ₹30 lakh under its CSR initiative for FY
2026–27 towards the purchase of the new school bus.
The school also expresses its profound gratitude to H.H. Sri
Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji for his gracious presence and blessings and
acknowledges the continuing educational vision and guidance of H.H. Sri
Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji.
APPS looks forward to putting this valuable facility to
effective use for the benefit of its students for many years to come.
A New Bus, A Safer Journey, A Stronger Future
Alevoor Poornaprajna Public School sincerely thanks
Karnataka Bank Ltd. for helping make every journey to learning safer, easier
and more dependable for our children.