Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Telangana Plans Gen Alpha, Gen Beta-Focused Education Policy
Telangana is preparing a new plan for education.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said it will focus on children from Gen Alpha and Gen Beta.
The plan will use ideas and practices from around the world.
An Education Commission is helping create the policy, and a committee led by K. Keshava Rao is reviewing its work.
Lawmakers from different political parties have been asked to give suggestions.
The government wants education spending to eventually reach 15% of the state budget.
New pre-primary classes enrolled 64,000 children in their first year, and school meals now cover students from Nursery to Class XII.
Revanth Reddy also said his government filled more teacher vacancies than the previous government did during its decade in power.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said Telangana is formulating an education policy for Gen Alpha and Gen Beta using global best practices.
The government plans to gradually raise education spending to 15% of the state budget, with allocations reaching ₹26,647 crore in 2026–27.
An Education Commission and a committee headed by K. Keshava Rao are reviewing the policy and seeking legislators’ suggestions.
State-run 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 the previous BRS government over 10 years.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Education Commission, K. Keshava Rao’s committee, and state legislators.
- What
- The Telangana government is developing a new education policy for Gen Alpha and Gen Beta while expanding education funding, early schooling, meals, and teacher recruitment.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday during a Legislative Assembly discussion; budget figures cover 2023–24 through 2026–27.
- Where
- The discussion took place in the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The government says the policy will prepare students to meet changing future needs and compete internationally.
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Opposition Criticism
Education leadership
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy said his direct oversight of the Education Department shows that education is a top priority and enables the administration to expedite policy execution.
Opposition Criticism
BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy criticized the government because the department does not have a full-time Education Minister.
Government performance
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy cited an 86,000-student increase in government-school enrollment and the recruitment of 10,006 teachers as evidence of his administration’s performance.
Opposition Criticism
The opposition questioned the government’s handling of the Education Department, although the articles provide no additional opposition figures or proposals.
Policy decisions
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy said the government would consider constructive suggestions and take a long-term approach to changing educational needs.
Opposition Criticism
He acknowledged that some decisions, including Government Order Ms. No. 97 concerning polytechnic colleges, had triggered controversy.
- Policy focus
- Gen Alpha and Gen Beta
- Policy approach
- Adoption of best practices from across the world
- Planned education spending
- Up to 15% of the 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 for pupils and teachers
- Teacher recruitment
- 10,006 vacancies filled in 55 days, according to Revanth Reddy
