Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Lokesh Inaugurates Three Hostels At JNTUK Engineering College
Minister Nara Lokesh opened three new hostels at an engineering college in Palnadu district.
The hostels are named Gauthami, Krishnaveni and Nagarjuna.
They were built for Rs 70 crore.
Together, they can provide rooms for 1,600 students.
Lokesh visited the buildings and asked about the facilities.
He told students to use their opportunities well and develop good values.
He also said the government wants to improve the education system.
Later, he visited the Trikoteswara Swamy Temple and performed prayers.
HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated three hostel buildings at JNTUK Engineering College in Kakani village, Palnadu district.
The Gauthami, Krishnaveni and Nagarjuna hostels were built at a cost of Rs 70 crore.
The new buildings can accommodate 1,600 girl and boy students.
Lokesh said he was working to transform the education system and ensure activities follow the academic calendar.
He said colleges were being connected with industries to improve engineering students’ employment prospects.
- Who
- HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated the buildings, with college officials, elected representatives and district authorities attending.
- What
- Three hostel buildings for girl and boy students were inaugurated at JNTUK Engineering College.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- JNTUK Engineering College at Kakani village in Narasaraopet mandal, Palnadu district.
- Why
- The hostels were constructed to accommodate 1,600 students and provide additional student facilities.
Education Reform Priorities
Current System Concerns
Education transformation
Education Reform Priorities
Lokesh said he was working to transform the education system and make full use of available opportunities.
Current System Concerns
He also said the education system had suffered for several reasons, despite government institutions having excellent teachers and faculty.
Industry connections
Education Reform Priorities
Lokesh said colleges were being connected with industries so engineering students could secure employment after four years of study.
Current System Concerns
The article does not report a specific opposing response, criticism or alternative plan from students, college officials or other participants.
- Hostel names
- Gauthami, Krishnaveni and Nagarjuna
- Institution
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada Engineering College
- Construction cost
- Rs 70 crore
- Capacity
- 1,600 students
- Inaugurated by
- Nara Lokesh, Minister for HRD and IT
- Education focus
- Academic-calendar compliance, education-system transformation and industry links
- Later visit
- Trikoteswara Swamy Temple at Kotappakonda