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Government schools in several Telangana districts are facing a shortage of teachers, with more than 1,000 posts reportedly required across four districts and 600 Urdu-medium teachers needed statewide. The Education Department has proposed appointing 1,600 temporary academic instructors

The Shriram Group awarded scholarships to 134 Class X toppers from government schools across 119 assembly constituencies in Telangana. The initiative under ‘Chaduvuko Telangana’ included State, district and constituency toppers, with scholarships ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded breakfast scheme for Classes VI to VIII, benefiting 15.30 lakh additional students across 15,454 government and aided schools. The expansion received Rs 217.63 crore additional funding, taking the programme’s total budget to Rs 724 crore

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded an inquiry into alleged poor-quality uniforms supplied to government school students. He claimed several students faced supply delays, measurement issues and faded colours, while accusing the government of ignoring local handloom workers

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka defended the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, saying it aims to highlight poor school infrastructure and seek government accountability. He rejected political allegations and questioned Rajasthan authorities over damaged classrooms and schools allegedly operating without proper buildings

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that its Kolkata meeting was cancelled after the venue owner faced pressure from BJP leaders. The party also claimed six other halls refused space and said it would continue its campaign demanding improvements in West Bengal government schools

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district, alleging poor infrastructure in government schools. He demanded private school fee regulation and announced plans to audit educational and healthcare facilities across the state

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign from Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Independence Day to improve basic facilities and accountability in rural government schools. Founder Abhijeet Dipke urged sarpanchs and villagers to participate and repair schools

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, urging parents to conduct social audits and sarpanches to upgrade basic facilities. The campaign, beginning August 15, will also recognise village leaders who improve schools

Rajasthan School Education Secretary Rajesh Yadav conducted surprise inspections of government schools in Jaipur and Dausa. Warning against safety lapses, he ordered the immediate demolition of dilapidated structures, mandated structural testing for new buildings, and called for strict digital monitoring

Rajasthan lost over eight lakh school students in two academic years, with government schools accounting for most of the decline, according to UDISE+ data. Experts attribute the trend to demographic changes, migration and parents increasingly prioritising better learning outcomes and school quality

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of mismanaging education after UDISE+ data showed school enrolment fell by over 8.4 lakh in two years. He blamed poor infrastructure, teacher diversion and weakened reforms, while the state government has not responded

Tension prevailed at a government school in Hyderabad during an ABVP-led state-wide bandh against school rationalisation plans. Activists stormed the campus, leading to heated exchanges with police and subsequent detentions, while the group demanded policy rollback and fee regulation measures

ABVP activists staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad, opposing an alleged plan to close government schools. They demanded stronger regulation of private school fees, filling of teacher vacancies, improved infrastructure, and implementation of NEP 2020.

The Telangana Congress government is set to revive the breakfast scheme in 1,700 schools across Greater Hyderabad, but the rollout may not begin on July 15 as tenders are still being finalised.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to reduce the number of government schools in the State from 27,000 to 4,000, promising quality education from nursery to Class XII with free meals and transport.

The Delhi Parents Association has alleged that the CBSE’s new On-Screen Marking system was rushed without proper teacher training, leading to Class 12 result discrepancies. The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the digital marking procurement process

The supply of school uniforms in Telangana’s government schools is delayed as the Education Department has not placed its usual order with TGSCO, opting instead for centralised procurement from private firms.

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver-cum-social worker from Wyra mandal in Khammam, is campaigning for admissions to government schools. Using a megaphone, he highlights English-medium teaching, facilities, and mid-day meals, urging villagers to enroll children for a brighter future

The debate shouldn’t focus on vacation length, but on ensuring teachers return motivated, respected, and fairly paid, with dignity and value