Education department data reveals 78% of government schools in Telangana have fewer than 100 students, with 35% having just 1–30. The figures contrast with CM Revanth Reddy’s claims of rising enrolments, raising concerns over the public education system’s strength.
BRS working president KTR asked if Revanth Reddy was more focused on swindling funds in the name of Musi River Development project and sending funds to please his Delhi bosses, or feeding poor children who were future of the nation
Apart from seeking a report into the incidents, in a recent letter sent to School Education Director EV Narasimha Reddy, the NCPCR wanted the government to investigate the matter and take necessary action
On the other hand, admissions have surged in the private institutions from 35,14,338 in 2021-22 to 39,27,042 in 2022-23 to 44,31,380 in 2023-24, making 9,17,042 more admissions compared to 2021-22
Posting on X, KTR pointed out that government schools and government which were running from rented buildings were being locked by the owners for non-payment of rents, forcing students to stand on the roads
In fact, the number of zero enrolment rose from 1,791 in the academic year 2023-24 to present 1,864, reflect the sorry state of affairs in the government and local body schools in the State
Telangana government laid emphasis on providing digital education as well and high schools have been provided with 13,983 interactive flat panels, which work as mini-computers
