Telangana to set up 571 new schools in left-out areas; focus on holistic development

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to set up 571 new government schools in areas where none currently exist, but have a student population exceeding 20.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government's primary goal is to improve educational standards across all government schools and colleges, ensuring equitable access to quality education.

Chairing a comprehensive review meeting with the School Education Department at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), the Chief Minister outlined a series of key reforms designed to overhaul the state’s educational infrastructure and teaching practices.

With schools reopening after summer vacation, the timing of the review signals a strong commitment to delivering long-term improvements in the sector.

Reforms to strengthen language and knowledge base

Revanth Reddy urged officials to adopt modern systems to enhance language skills and subject knowledge among students. He stressed the need to improve the quality of teaching and introduce skill development training from high school level onward, enabling students to acquire both academic and practical competencies to excel in the future.

Focus on enrolment and school rationalization

The Chief Minister directed officials to launch an enrollment drive to ensure every eligible student joins government schools. He also called for the rationalisation of educational institutions, especially those run by SC, ST, BC, and Minority welfare departments, to maintain optimum student-teacher ratios and improve operational efficiency.

Urban school infrastructure and day scholar admissions

Given the state’s rapid urbanisation, the CM instructed education and municipal authorities to earmark space for new schools within HMDA and municipal layouts.

Responding to increasing demand for admission into residential schools (Gurukuls), the Chief Minister asked officials to study the possibility of allowing day scholars into these institutions and extending the same benefits, such as nutritious food, uniforms, and textbooks.

Holistic development and civic responsibility

Highlighting the need for a well-rounded education, Revanth Reddy said students must also be guided to become mentally strong and responsible citizens. He proposed regular counselling sessions to help them understand their roles within family and society, fostering a sense of civic duty and personal growth.