Major Education Push: Telangana Public Schools to Begin This Year

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to launch 100 Telangana Public Schools across constituencies outside Hyderabad from this academic year, marking a major push to strengthen government education.

At a review meeting of the Education Department, he said the schools should be developed with modern classrooms, playgrounds, transport facilities and adequate staff, on par with leading institutions. Under the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) initiative, 12 integrated schools with advanced technology will be completed within a year, offering facilities comparable to reputed schools such as Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Jubilee Hills Public School. Additionally, 17 schools will be upgraded and 164 will get extra classrooms.

AI in Schools, Breakfast from 2026–27

The Chief Minister called for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) education at the school level, with short-term training for teachers. From the 2026–27 academic year, a breakfast scheme will be implemented in all government schools, along with milk supplied by Vijaya Dairy. Students will also receive a full kit including uniforms, books, shoes and learning materials.

Skill and Fee Reforms

Polytechnic colleges have been instructed to introduce AI-based courses and phase out outdated programmes to improve industry-linked employment. He also recalled that ₹1,000 crore has been allocated to Osmania University and sought reports on funding needs of other universities.

To regulate private school fees, district-level reviews will be conducted, followed by a state-level committee headed by a retired judge or Chief Secretary. The draft proposal will be made public for feedback.

Governance Initiatives

The government plans to sign an MoU with Harvard University to conduct executive education programmes for senior officials at the Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute.

Urging civil servants to emulate noted officer S. R. Sankaran, the Chief Minister emphasised integrity, accountability and commitment to public service throughout their careers.