₹21,000 Cr YIIRS project: CM Revanth directs to prioritize allocation of schools for girls

Hyderabad: Imagine a swanky government school built at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore!

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prioritize the allocation of schools for girls in the first phase of the ambitious Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) project.

The overall project cost for the construction of 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools is estimated at ₹21,000 crore. This is part of a broader ₹30,000 crore education expansion plan proposed by the Telangana government,

The Chief Minister has set a strict three-year deadline to complete the construction of two YIIRS hubs—one for boys and one for girls—in every assembly constituency across the state. Under the new directive, constituencies that receive a girls' school in the initial phase will see the construction of the corresponding boys' school in the subsequent phase.

Social Integration

The YIIRS project represents a significant shift in the state's residential education model. Each school will be constructed on a sprawling 25-acre campus at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore.

Breaking away from traditional caste-segregated hostels, these integrated schools will house students from all communities—SC, ST, BC, and Minorities—under one roof to promote social cohesion. Furthermore, the CM instructed that all new school buildings in Greater Hyderabad must be developed on at least 1.50 acres of land to ensure adequate space for students.

Solar Kitchens and State-Wide Expansion

The state is also looking to overhaul its nutritional programs. Following a successful pilot of NGO-run breakfast and lunch facilities in the Kodangal constituency, the CM has ordered a feasibility study to expand the program statewide.

Centralized Hubs: Plans are being formulated to establish one centralized kitchen for every two constituencies, ensuring timely meal delivery.

Land Allocation: Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has been tasked with coordinating with district collectors to allocate 2 acres of land (or 99-year leases) for these kitchens.

Green Energy: The government is exploring the construction of solar kitchens under the PM-KUSUM scheme to ensure sustainable operations.

Curriculum Overhaul and Skill Development

Chief Minister Reddy announced that the state is preparing a unique "Telangana Education Policy," modeled after the National Education Policy, drafted by a committee of experts. Key highlights include:

Syllabus Revision: A total revamp of the curriculum from Class 1 to Class 10 to meet future global needs.

Higher Education: Expediting the construction of the Veeranaari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.

Job Readiness: A partnership with Tata Technologies is being fast-tracked to upgrade ITIs into Advanced Training Centers (ATCs) and modernize polytechnic courses. The goal is to ensure that graduates from polytechnics and the Young India Skills University secure employment immediately upon graduation.

Himachal Pradesh Seeks Telangana Model

The reforms have already garnered interest from other states. Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Kumar met with CM Revanth Reddy on Thursday to discuss these initiatives.

Minister Kumar expressed particular interest in the Integrated Residential School concept and the upgradation of ITIs into ATCs, requesting a comprehensive report from the Telangana government to potentially replicate the model in Himachal Pradesh. "Our vision is to strengthen government schools to the point where they compete with the best private institutions, providing pre-primary education and rural transportation to ensure no child is left behind," CM Reddy stated during the review.