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Telangana Education Policy Targets Gen Alpha and Gen Beta
Telangana is preparing a new plan for schools and education.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the plan will help children from Gen Alpha and Gen Beta learn skills for an international future.
The government is asking lawmakers from different parties for suggestions.
An Education Commission is reviewing the plan.
The state wants to spend up to 15% of its budget on education over time.
New pre-primary classes have already enrolled 64,000 children.
School meals now cover children from Nursery through Class XII.
Revanth Reddy also said his government filled more teacher vacancies than the previous government did during its time in office.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said Telangana’s upcoming Education Policy will target Gen Alpha and Gen Beta using global best practices.
The government plans to gradually increase education spending to 15% of the annual state budget.
Education allocations rose from ₹19,093 crore in 2023–24 under the previous BRS regime to ₹26,647 crore in 2026–27.
Pre-primary sections enrolled 64,000 children in their first year, while midday meals were extended from Nursery through Class XII.
Revanth Reddy said Congress filled 10,006 teacher vacancies in 55 days, compared with 7,857 posts filled by BRS during its decade in power.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the state government, legislators, and the Education Commission led by K. Keshava Rao.
- What
- The government is developing an Education Policy aimed at Gen Alpha and Gen Beta while expanding education funding, pre-primary schooling, meals, and teacher recruitment.
- Where
- The announcement was made in the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday; the cited budget figures cover 2023–24 through 2026–27, and pre-primary enrollment figures refer to its inaugural year.
- Why
- The policy is intended to incorporate global best practices and prepare Telangana students to compete internationally.
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Criticism from the Opposition
Education leadership
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy said his direct oversight of the Education Department showed that education was a top priority and would speed up policy implementation.
Criticism from the Opposition
BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy criticized the department for not having a full-time minister.
Government performance
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy cited an increase of 86,000 students in state schools and the filling of 10,006 teacher vacancies as evidence of his administration’s performance.
Criticism from the Opposition
The opposition criticism challenged the government’s handling of the Education Department, although the article does not provide further opposition figures or proposals.
Key facts
- Policy focus
- Gen Alpha and Gen Beta
- Planned education allocation
- Up to 15% of the annual state budget
- Education allocation in 2026–27
- ₹26,647 crore
- Pre-primary enrollment
- 64,000 children in the inaugural year
- Meal coverage
- Nursery through Class XII, including pupils and teachers
- Teacher vacancies filled
- 10,006 by the Congress administration in 55 days
- Education Commission
- Panel headed by K. Keshava Rao
Sources
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