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A century-old Government Lower Primary (LP) school in Malappuram, India, was saved from closure and completely revamped by the Malappuram Municipality. The new GMLP School, Muttippady, Melmuri, is now a state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned facility powered by solar energy. It features digital classrooms, purified water kiosks, surveillance cameras, a public address system, and child-friendly furniture. The renovation cost ₹5.51 crore, with funding from municipal funds and the local MLA’s development fund. The school was officially inaugurated on October 19, 2025.

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Malappuram School Makes History as First Fully Air-Conditioned Government Primary School in Kerala

MALAPPURAM, Oct. 19, 2025 – In a groundbreaking initiative, the Malappuram Municipality has transformed the Government Lower Primary (LP) School in Muttippady, Melmuri, into what officials are calling the first fully air-conditioned government primary school in the state. The century-old school, once facing closure due to building unfitness, has been given a new lease on life with a ₹5.51 crore (approximately $660,000 USD) renovation.

The newly inaugurated three-story building boasts a range of modern amenities, including digital classrooms, purified water kiosks on each floor, a comprehensive surveillance system, an integrated public address system, and child-friendly furniture. Twenty-two split air-conditioners, powered by solar panels mounted on the roof, will ensure a comfortable learning environment for students year-round. The school’s bright yellow and green color scheme was chosen to stimulate young minds.

“We gave this school a unique and bold try, aiming not only to raise the standard of infrastructure and education, but also to set a model for others,” said Municipal Chairman Mujeeb Kaderi at the inauguration ceremony.

The project was funded primarily by municipal funds (₹5.01 crore), supplemented by ₹50 lakh from local MLA P. Ubaidulla’s asset development fund.

E.T. Mohammed Basheer, MP, officially opened the school on Sunday evening, praising the municipality’s commitment to education and its innovative approach to creating a conducive learning environment. The event was attended by local dignitaries and community members. The school aims to provide a world class learning environment to primary school students in the region.

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