Big Reset in TG Education

1. Free Transport for Pre-Primary kids 
2. Girl-First push in Young India Schools

In a significant move aimed at strengthening government education and reversing declining enrolments, the Telangana government is considering extending free education along with transportation facilities to pre-primary children in government schools. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy hinted at this progressive initiative during a meeting with Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur, who called on him at the Telangana Secretariat on Thursday.

The proposal stems from observations made by the Telangana Education Commission, which identified the absence of pre-primary education as a key reason for reduced enrolments in government schools. Traditionally admitting students from Class 1 onwards, government schools were losing children to private institutions that offer Nursery, LKG and UKG sections. Once enrolled, private schools often persuade parents—particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds—to continue education in the same schools by projecting quality standards and flexible fee payment options.

o address this challenge, the Revanth Reddy government has already initiated pre-primary education within existing government schools and is now exploring additional incentives to attract parents from the Nursery stage itself. Providing transportation facilities—an area where private schools enjoy a clear advantage, especially for small children—is under active consideration, particularly for rural areas. More clarity on the implementation is expected in the coming days.

During the interaction, the Chief Minister also briefed the Himachal Pradesh Minister on the ambitious Young India Integrated Residential Schools initiative. He explained that these schools are being developed as mini-university–style campuses on 25-acre sites, with an investment of ₹200 crore each, bringing together SC, ST, BC and minority students under one roof with world-class infrastructure. Deeply impressed, Rohit Thakur requested a comprehensive report on the project to study its model and explore replication in Himachal Pradesh.

The CM further informed that Telangana is preparing a distinct Telangana Education Policy, aligned with the National Education Policy, through an expert committee. The meeting also covered plans to upgrade ITIs into Advanced Training Centres (ATCs), with one ATC proposed in every Assembly constituency. Senior officials from both states attended the meeting.

CM pushes Girl-First approach in Young India Schools

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to accord priority to girls’ schools in the first phase of the ambitious Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) project. Chairing a high-level review of the Education Department at the Secretariat on Thursday evening, the CM made it clear that within the next three years, every Assembly constituency must have two YIIRS campuses—one each for boys and girls. In constituencies where girls’ schools are taken up first, boys’ schools should be sanctioned in the subsequent phase, he said.

The Chief Minister reviewed the pace of construction of YIIRS campuses and instructed officials to ensure timely release of bills so that works progress without delays. He also asked officials to explore the possibility of setting up solar-powered kitchens in YIIRS campuses under the PM-KUSUM scheme.

A major focus of the review was on providing breakfast and midday meals to students across all government schools. Referring to the successful model being implemented through voluntary organisations in government schools in Kodangal constituency, the CM asked officials to examine the feasibility of extending the scheme across Telangana. Representatives of Akshaya Patra informed the CM that the programme could be expanded statewide if adequate land and government support are provided. The CM suggested setting up one centralised kitchen for every two constituencies and asked Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao to consult district collectors on allocating two acres of land or leasing land for 99 years to operationalise the plan quickly.

Revanth Reddy also directed that 23 new school buildings within the Greater Hyderabad limits should be ready by the start of the next academic year. He stressed that schools must have a minimum of 1.5 acres of land, and ordered additional land allocation for the Bachupally school campus.

The CM further instructed officials to initiate immediate revision of the syllabus from Classes I to X, keeping present and future requirements in mind. He asked for faster progress on Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, and directed swift implementation of the Tata Technologies partnership for introducing new courses and infrastructure in polytechnic colleges. Emphasising employability, he said syllabi in polytechnics and the Young India Skills University must ensure guaranteed job opportunities for every graduating student.