AP cabinet approves DSC to recruit 6100 teachers, Integrating IB curriculum

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government is now partnering with the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization to integrate its world-renowned curriculum into the state's education system.

On Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, approved several important proposals including the decision to issue DSC notification to recruit 6100 teachers in Government schools and fill 689 vacancies in forest department.

At its meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the Cabinet has ratified fresh investment proposals worth Rs. 22,302 crore in green energy projects approved by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB).

It has also decided to take Geneva-based educational organisation IB as partner for training the teachers of Government schools and staff of the education department in handling IB syllabus that would be introduced from the academic year 2025-26.

The Cabinet has also decided to rise the retirement age of non-teaching staff of universities and higher educational institutions to 62 and fill 27 vacancies in Legislature secretariat. It has given green-signal to implement the welfare calendar for the month of February and release Rs.5060.04 Crore towards the fourth tranche of YSR Cheyutha benefitting 26, 98, 931 SC, ST, BC and minority women of 45 to 60 years age.

The Cabinet has also decided to appoint Secretaries for all 13, 171 Village Panchayats having population of more than 500 people besides creating the post of Registrar in RGUKT by amending the Law.

It has also approved a proposal to issue bank guarantee to APDISCOMS to raise a loan of Rs. 1500crore for extending distribution network, allot 1272.7 acres of land to Greenko Pvt Ltd in Nandyala district for establishing solar power units and 42 acres for establishing IIT City in Tirupati district.

The Cabinet has also decided to reduce VAT on natural gas from 24.5 per cent to 5 per cent and amend rules of Advocates Welfare Fund 1987 besides accepting the 4th Sate Finance Commission Report and the Government Life Insurance Fund 2024 proposals.

It has decided to exempt 5376 families displaced due to Pulichintala Project from paying registration and user charges of Rs. 60crore on allotment of house sites under the Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu.

The Cabinet has also decided to establish AP Legislature Institute of Legislative Study and Training to train newly elected legislature members besides allotting 500 square yards and 1000 square yards of house sites to Chess player Alana Meenakshi Kolagatla and Tennis player Saketh Myneni respectively.

MoH with IB organization:

On Wednesday, Government signed an MoU with IB organisation in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Tadepalli. This partnership underscores the government's commitment to providing its students with an education that transcends borders and prepares them for thriving in a globalized world.

The collaboration will be rolled out in stages, beginning with capacity building and training for teachers in 2024-25.

Starting from the 2025-26 academic year, IB will be incorporated for Grade 1, with subsequent grades adopting the curriculum progressively. By 2034-35, all students up to Grade 10 will benefit from the IB approach, culminating in joint IB and state board certifications in April 2035.

In 2036-37, IB will be extended to Grade 12, with dual certifications awarded in April 2037, ensuring a seamless transition.

"This will be a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, equipping students with real-world problem-solving. Encourages students to connect concepts across various subjects, fostering a deeper understanding of the world," said an official.

The initiative includes extensive training and awareness programs for teaching staff, school heads, MEOs, DEOs SCERT & District Institute of Educational Training (DIET), staff of SSC and intermediate boards. By earning IB certifications, teachers will become part of the prestigious IB global teacher network.