Phule’s legacy comes full circle: Why his native village traded a memorial for a high-tech CBSE school
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Khanavdi village, birthplace of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, decided to build a high-tech CBSE English-medium school instead of renovating his memorial. Villagers believed quality English education would benefit poor children's futures. The state's first Zilla Parishad CBSE school was established with Rs 36 crore funding from Fiat India and local authorities. Non-profit Christel House India operates the institution.
Key Entities
Khanavdi VillageMahatma Jyotiba PhuleJyoti-Savitri Zilla Parishad SchoolFiat IndiaChristel House IndiaCBSEPune Zilla Parishad