MakeMyTrip Foundation Rebuilds and Inaugurates Government High School in Flood-Affected Manali

The MakeMyTrip Foundation’s work in Manali is a powerful example of how tourism-linked organizations can step up for communities in times of crisis.

School Reconstruction
- Location: Government High School, Shaleen Village, Manali.
- Reason: The 2023 floods destroyed infrastructure; classes had been held in shops for nearly three years.

New Facility:
- Capacity for 150 students
- 8 classrooms + 2 smart classrooms
- Science lab, computer lab, library, multipurpose hall
- Infrastructure designed to match urban standards

Voices from the Community
- Dr. Sunil Thakur (Deputy Director, Quality Education): Highlighted the importance of giving children infrastructure that reflects the region’s cultural significance.
- Gunjeet Singh Cheema (SDM, Manali): Emphasized how modern facilities empower both students and teachers.
- Yuvaraj Srivastava (Trustee, MakeMyTrip Foundation): Spoke about rebuilding hope through education and community empowerment.

Wider Relief & Rehabilitation
- Infrastructure:
- Materials for 6 Bailey bridges
- 30 metric tons of interlink chains for landslide protection
- Restoration of irrigation and water supply in Kaza
- Rescue equipment for volunteer groups
- Humanitarian:
- Relief kits for 600+ families
- Support for an old age home, orphanage, and hostel for differently abled women

About MakeMyTrip Foundation
- Established in 2015 to promote sustainable and responsible tourism.
- Initiatives include:
- Planting 28 lakh saplings across multiple states
- Collecting/disposal of 990 metric tons of waste from destinations like Neil Island and Dal Lake
- Supporting education and disaster relief projects nationwide

This project is more than rebuilding a school — it’s about restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope for an entire community. It also shows how tourism companies can extend their impact beyond travelers to the very destinations they depend on.