CapitaLand strengthens Hope School Programme in Pune, expanding total capacity to over 1,400 students

(MENAFN- The Mavericks) Pune, 21 March 2026

The latest phase adds 19 newly constructed classrooms, spanning approximately 12,000 square feet, to Zilla Parishad Primary and Secondary School in Bhoirwadi, Hinjewadi. This builds on Phase 1 in 2023, when the school was refurbished with new classrooms, sanitary facilities, and introduced with new resources like library, computer and science labs, which was greatly supported by local authorities in the area.

With the expansion, th’ school’s capacity has increased and can now accommodate 760 additional students, more than twice as many as before. Equipped with well-designed classrooms, upgraded learning facilities, and enhanced infrastructure, the school provides students with a safe and conducive environment that supports holistic development.

Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, Director, CapitaLand Hope Foundation (India), and Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand India Trust“said, “CapitaLand has a strong and growing presence in Maharashtra across business parks, data centres, and logistics and industrial parks. The school, located in close proximity t’ CapitaLand’s business operations in Pune, reflects our commitment to building what matters for the local communities we are present in. Beyond infrastructure, the support from CapitaLand staff volunteers and community partners creates a more enriching environment for students.”
Through the CapitaLand Hope School Programme, CHF provides children with inclusive and supportive learning environments that enhance educational outcomes, build a foundation for long-term social mobility and resilience. In India, the programme currently supports over 3,000 students from multiple schools across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune.


About CapitaLand Group ()
CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of’Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered in Singapore, Cap’taLand’s ortfolio focuses on eal asset management and real estate development, spanning across 277 cities in 45 countries.

Within its ecosystem, CapitaLand has developed an integrated suite of real asset management, real estate development, and operating capabilities that supports its businesses in building core competencies across the alue chain. With th s full range of capabilities, CapitaLand can optimise the strategies of its listed real asset management business CapitaLand Investment, and its privately held property development arm CapitaLand Development; to drive competitive advantage for its businesses.

CapitaLand places sustainability at the core of what it does. As a responsible real estate company, CapitaLand contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders
About CapitaLand Hope Foundation ()
CapitaLand Hope Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, was established in 2005. The Foundation contributes towards building resilience in communities where CapitaLand operates, through supporting education, health and well-being initiatives, targeting children, youth and seniors. Going beyond donations, the Foundation also advocates volunteerism as an integral part of building a caring and inclusive community.

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