Sun May 25 08:55:55 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:

**Summary:**

Heavy rains in 2024 damaged 243 schools in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The government allocated ₹4.56 crore to repair these schools, and work has been completed in time for the new academic year starting May 29th. Belthangady Taluk received the most funding for repairs, followed by Sullia and Bantwal. A new proposal has been submitted for ₹15.17 crore to repair an additional 334 schools, including 39 damaged by recent May rains. Furthermore, 252 schools have additional classrooms added. Anticipating continued heavy rains, officials are cautioning teachers and anganwadi workers against using leaking rooms and have established a protocol for reporting and addressing dilapidated classrooms involving the Block Education Officer, Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer, and a committee.

**News Article:**

**Dakshina Kannada Schools Reopen After Rain Damage Repairs; New Precautions in Place for Monsoon**

**MANGALURU, May 25, 2025** – Students across Dakshina Kannada are returning to newly repaired classrooms as schools reopen on May 29th, following extensive damage caused by heavy rains in 2024. The Karnataka State Government allocated ₹4.56 crore to repair 243 schools affected by last year’s monsoon.

“The repair work has been completed in all the 243 schools that had suffered damage last year,” confirmed Rajalakshmi, the in-charge Dakshina Kannada Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI).

Belthangady taluk received the largest share of the funding, with ₹1.34 crore allocated for 67 schools. Sullia taluk received ₹1.08 crore for 54 schools, followed by Bantwal, Puttur, and Kadaba.

Looking ahead, the DDPI’s office has submitted a new proposal seeking ₹15.17 crore for the repair of 334 additional schools, including 39 schools that have already sustained damage from the early rains this month. In addition to repairs, 252 schools have benefited from the construction of additional classrooms, funded by a ₹6.97 crore allocation for the 2024-25 year.

With monsoon season approaching, Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. Anandh, also holding the additional charge as the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, has issued a cautionary advisory. “School teachers and anganwadi personnel have been cautioned against use of leaking rooms for students,” said Dr. Anandh.

A new protocol is in place for reporting and addressing classrooms in disrepair. School headmasters are instructed to inform the Block Education Officer (BEO), who will then notify the Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer (EO). A three-member committee, headed by the EO, will assess the situation, and the BEO will then take steps to initiate the necessary repairs.

The prompt action taken by the government ensures minimal disruption to education in the region, while the preventative measures aim to safeguard students and staff during the upcoming monsoon season.

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