Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a preschool system—comprising Nursery, LKG, and UKG—in government schools across Telangana.
He acknowledged the ambiguity in the existing government education policy, even at the primary level, and emphasised the need for early childhood education reforms.
Speaking at the inauguration of the prestigious Young India Police School (YIPS) in Manchirevu, Hyderabad on Thursday, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to prioritising education, employment, and health. “I strongly believe that the future of the country lies in the classrooms. Our classrooms must be strengthened if we want a bright future for India,” he said.
The Chief Minister highlighted the disparities between government and private schools. Telangana has 29,000 government schools with 18.5 lakh students, compared to 11,500 private schools with over 30 lakh students. “Despite highly qualified teachers in government schools, many parents prefer private institutions. We must introspect and identify what is going wrong,” he observed.
He pointed out that the current rule requires children to be at least five years old to enroll in government schools, whereas private schools offer preschool education much earlier. “Because of this, many parents start their children in private schools from nursery, and later hesitate to transfer them to government schools,” he said.
To address this, the government is considering introducing preschool education in government schools. The Chief Minister also proposed free transportation for children from economically weaker sections, similar to private school provisions, to ensure equal access to quality early education.
On the establishment of the Young India Police School, CM Reddy stated, “This school is a significant step for the children of our police personnel, from constables to DGP-level officers. Due to the demanding nature of police duties, many officers are unable to give proper attention to their children’s education. This school is a great opportunity for them.”
He emphasised that education should be accessible and inspiring for all children, especially those from police families. “I fully understand the thoughts and concerns of police personnel. Previous Chief Ministers had their own branding; ours is Young India—a brand rooted in future-focused development,” he said.
The Chief Minister also shared that a Young India Skills University has been established in collaboration with major companies, and a Young India Sports University and Sports Academy have also been launched. “Our goal is to ensure that students not only graduate with a degree but also have employment opportunities. The first batch from Skills University saw a 90% placement rate,” he noted.
Additionally, 58 Young India Integrated Residential Schools have been launched for SC, ST, BC, and minority students.
The Chief Minister proposed setting up a Rs 100 crore corpus fund for the Young India Police school, supported by companies under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. “Many companies around Hyderabad benefit from police security. It’s time they contribute to the future of police families,” he said.
He congratulated everyone involved in creating the campus in record time and pledged full support for further development. “I will stand by you as Chief Minister. Let’s build this school from KG to PG, without any hurdles,” he affirmed.
The event was attended by Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, various MLAs, Telangana DGP Jitender, Hyderabad Police Commissioner, YIPS Incharge CV Anand, Additional DG of Greyhounds Stephen Ravindra, senior police officials, and families of police personnel.
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