No public exams for Class 11, SSCB- BIE merger: CM Revanth announces education reforms

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced a major structural shift in the state’s education system.

Under the proposed reforms, Telangana is planning to adopt a unified 10+2 model, replacing the existing intermediate framework and merging the SSC Board and the Board of Intermediate Education. The government is also examining proposals to eliminate public examinations at the Class 11 level.

The proposed reform envisions a seamless academic structure from pre-primary to Class 12 within government schools, ensuring continuity in learning and alignment with national standards such as CBSE. The

Telangana Education Commission is currently studying implementation modalities, and the government aims to roll out the new system in the upcoming academic year.

‘Telangana Rising’ Vision and Education Reforms

During an informal media interaction at the State Legislative Council on March 20, the Chief Minister described the State Budget as a “futuristic” document aligned with the `Telangana Rising’ vision. He emphasised that the budget balances welfare and development, ensuring equitable allocation of resources across sectors to boost infrastructure, economic growth, and social security.

The education reforms form a key pillar of this vision. In addition to the unified structure, the government is examining proposals such as merging the SSC Board and the Board of Intermediate Education and doing away with public examinations at the 11th-class level. The Chief Minister underlined that significant investments are being made in public education and healthcare to improve long-term human capital outcomes.

Welfare Expansion and Fiscal Management

In a major welfare initiative, the government will extend the Indiramma Bhima scheme to all eligible ration card holders, covering around 1.15 crore families. The scheme will provide ₹5 lakh insurance coverage per family, offering financial protection to poor and middle-class households.

On fiscal matters and countering BRS's claims about huge borrowings and debts in just two years, the Chief Minister stated that the government has borrowed ₹3.47 lakh crore since taking office, of which ₹3.30 lakh crore was used to service existing debts and interest liabilities. Only about ₹17,000 crore remained for fresh development and welfare expenditure. He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance revenue through improved GST collections, plug leakages, and secure pending central funds while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Political Developments and Governance Focus

The Chief Minister also addressed ongoing political and legal issues, including the alleged illegal phone tapping case from the BRS regime, stating that over 6,000 phones were monitored and that the investigation is progressing as per legal procedures. He dismissed claims of the government going slow on the investigation as misleading. CM challenged to order an investigation or inquiry into the industrial lands conversion policy row if BRS demands it.

During the budget session, BRS legislators staged a symbolic protest in the Assembly by placing rose flowers behind their ears, criticising the budget as inadequate and misleading. The protest included sloganeering and a walkout later. CM faulted their behaviour.

On the issue of drug abuse, Revanth questioned the silence of the BJP over recent developments in a high-profile drug case and called for collective efforts to combat the menace. Not even one BJP leader has called for an investigation into this case, he said.