Prominent figures from the Hindi film industry have stepped forward to champion social causes by announcing substantial commitments to public education. On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, which coincided with the launch of the nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan', actors Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor pledged direct support to educational development. While Ranveer Singh committed to funding and aiding the academic journey of 1,000 young girls, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor joined hands to refurbish 20 civic schools across Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh Pledges Support at Lalbaugcha Raja
Ahead of formalizing his social commitment, 'Dhurandhar' actor Ranveer Singh visited the revered Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Dressed in an understated white traditional kurta, the actor expressed his gratitude before the deity. Speaking to media personnel following his visit, Ranveer tied his philanthropic pledge directly to the dual festive and national milestone.
Ranveer Singh stated that on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was pledging to support the education of 1,000 girls through the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan, expressing hope that the deed would bring divine blessings. The initiative is aimed at easing the financial constraints faced by young girls, ensuring they receive the resources required to continue their classroom schooling uninterrupted.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor to Revamp 20 BMC Schools
Concurrently, actor couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor directed their philanthropic efforts toward urban civic education infrastructure in Mumbai. Alia extended warm birthday wishes to the Prime Minister through her social media channels, announcing their collaborative plan to renovate 20 government-run schools in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The selection of these educational institutions will strictly follow official recommendations provided by the civic authority.
Detailing the objective of the project, Alia highlighted the necessity of upgrading basic school infrastructure into well-equipped, bright learning spaces. The planned refurbishment focuses on creating an inspiring classroom environment where children from underserved backgrounds have access to proper facilities, modern learning aids, and supportive study spaces to thrive academically.
The Scope of Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan
The month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan' commenced on September 17, marking the completion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life. Designed as an expansive community outreach initiative, the drive encompasses a diverse array of public service programs across India. Key activities scheduled throughout the month include organized voluntary blood donation camps, free public health checkups, extensive community sanitation and cleanliness drives, sapling plantation initiatives, and direct academic aid distributions. The public backing from high-profile film personalities has lent notable visibility and momentum to these social welfare causes.
