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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Pledge to Refurbish 20 Mumbai Schools Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have announced a joint pledge to refurbish 20 schools across Mumbai as part of the nation-wide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan,' coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.

Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt captured public attention by announcing a major philanthropic campaign focused on upgrading educational infrastructure across Mumbai. Pledging their personal support to the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday initiatives, the star duo formally committed to completely refurbishing 20 public schools across municipal zones. Working in close coordination with recommendations provided by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the actors will fund structural upgrades, modern classroom amenities, updated sanitation units, and enhanced learning materials for underprivileged students. Speaking through an official media release, Alia Bhatt highlighted that improving physical educational environments remains vital to empowering the next generation of youth with essential learning tools and dignity. Film industry peers, civic authorities, and fan networks praised the philanthropic gesture, noting that leveraging celebrity influence for tangible community development sets an impactful benchmark for social responsibility within the entertainment sector.
Celebrity Pair Joins Nationwide Community Service Drive
Power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have announced a major educational philanthropy initiative in support of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, Alia Bhatt shared an official message on social media confirming that the actor duo will fund and oversee the complete refurbishment of 20 municipal and underserved schools across Mumbai. The initiative aligns with a broader month-long campaign launched across the country to commemorate 25 years of public service by the Prime Minister.
BMC Recommendations to Direct Infrastructure Upgrades
According to details released by the actors, the selection of the 20 learning centers will follow direct recommendations and structural audits provided by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The refurbishment effort will focus on creating upgraded, safe, and well-equipped physical and digital learning environments for children from economically weaker backgrounds. Planned enhancements include repairing classroom infrastructure, installing modern blackboards and digital learning equipment, upgrading drinking water and sanitation facilities, and creating vibrant recreational play areas.
Film Industry Extends Birthday Greetings and Social Initiatives
The announcement by Kapoor and Bhatt was accompanied by birthday wishes sent to PM Modi by several prominent figures in the Indian film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal. Describing the campaign's spirit, Bhatt highlighted that collective action and social contribution remain vital for empowering future generations. The school refurbishment project will commence execution phase work in coordination with civic authorities over the coming weeks as part of the broader month-long service drive running through October.
