Punjab Kings, Round Table India inaugurate 3 classroom blocks in two local Punjab schools

ANI June 17, 2025 204 views

Punjab Kings and Round Table India have inaugurated three new classroom blocks in two Punjab schools, reinforcing their commitment to education. The project includes upgraded facilities like computer labs and sports equipment, benefiting thousands of students. This initiative is part of Round Table India’s long-running ‘Freedom Through Education’ program, which has impacted millions of children nationwide. The collaboration highlights Punjab Kings’ dedication to community development beyond cricket.

"Investing in educational infrastructure means investing in the future of our youth." - Satish Menon, Punjab Kings CEO
New Delhi June 17: The Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings, in a continued collaboration with Round Table India, announced the inauguration of three new classroom blocks at two local schools: Government Primary School, Manakpur Sharif, SAS Nagar, and Government Senior Secondary School, Pandwala, according to a release from PBKS.

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Punjab Kings and Round Table India open 3 classroom blocks in two schools

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Over 30 classrooms built in two years, benefiting 34,100 students

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New facilities include computer labs and sports equipment

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Part of Round Table India’s 26-year-old ‘Freedom Through Education’ initiative

The facilities were officially inaugurated by Tr. Chaitanya Dev Singh, National President of Round Table India, and Anant Sarkaria, Head of Operations for Punjab Kings.

The other members who were also present there were Tr. Anterpreet Singh Sahni, Area Chairman, Area 18, Round Table India, Tr. Arpan S Gupta, AST, Area 18, Round Table India and Mr. Ashwani Kumar from Punjab Kings.

This latest project is a significant part of the Punjab Kings' ongoing commitment to community development. Over the last two years, this initiative has seen the construction of more than 30 classrooms, benefiting around 34,100 students.

"We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Round Table India in this vital initiative. Investing in educational infrastructure means investing in the future of our youth. We are extremely thankful to our partners for providing us with constant support and enabling us to contribute to an important cause," said Satish Menon, CEO of Punjab Kings.

"Our commitment to community goes beyond the cricket field. This investment being made by us in the field of education has a direct impact on the long-term well-being and prosperity of young children. It's a privilege for us to be a part of such impactful initiatives, ensuring a brighter future for thousands of students," commented LC Gupta, CFO of Punjab Kings.

The newly refurbished and reconstructed classrooms are equipped with new tables, benches, and blackboards.

Further enhancements to the schools include the addition of computer labs, new sports facilities and equipment, and updated toilet blocks.

This effort is a testament to Round Table India's long-standing 'Freedom Through Education' national project, which commenced 26 years ago to ensure access to education for underprivileged children.

To date, the program boasts an impressive record of over 9,272 classrooms built through 3,782 projects, with an investment of ₹485 crores, impacting 10.2 million children.

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Rajiv K.
This is the real spirit of cricket! 🏏 PBKS showing that sports franchises can be about more than just entertainment. Education is the foundation of our nation's future. More IPL teams should follow this example!
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Priya M.
As someone from Punjab, I'm so proud to see our local team giving back to the community. The new computer labs will make a huge difference - digital literacy is so important for today's kids. Hope they expand this to more rural schools!
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Amit S.
Great initiative but I hope they're also focusing on teacher training and quality education. Building classrooms is just the first step - what matters is what happens inside them. Still, a good start 👍
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Neha T.
₹485 crores impact on 10.2 million children? That's just ₹47 per child! Shows how far small contributions can go when properly organized. More corporates should partner with NGOs like Round Table India for maximum impact.
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Harpreet D.
Sports facilities in schools are so important! Maybe we'll discover the next Shubman Gill from these very schools. Education + sports = perfect combination for all-round development. Well done PBKS!
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Sanjay P.
While I appreciate this effort, I wish they'd share more details about maintenance plans. Many such projects start well but the buildings fall into disrepair in 2-3 years. Hope they have long-term sustainability plans too.

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