Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Telangana Schools Switch to Steel Utensils for Student Health
The Telangana government wants to make sure students in Gurukul schools stay healthy.
They are starting to use steel pots and pans instead of aluminum ones for cooking.
This is because cooking in aluminum can sometimes cause health problems.
The change started at one school and will be used in about 700 schools.
The government is also making sure there are enough teachers, and students are encouraged to report any issues.
Telangana government is providing steel utensils to Gurukul schools.
The program launched at Alugunur Social Welfare Girls' Gurukul School in Karimnagar.
Steel utensils are replacing aluminum to prevent health problems.
Approximately 700 Gurukuls in the state will adopt steel utensils.
Vacant teaching staff positions at Alugunur school will be filled.
- Who
- Telangana government, led by the Minister of SC, ST and Minority Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar and officials.
- What
- Providing steel utensils for cooking in Gurukul schools.
- When
- Launched recently; full implementation within three months.
- Where
- Alugunur Social Welfare Girls' Gurukul School, Karimnagar, and across 700 Gurukuls in the state.
- Why
- To prevent health problems associated with aluminum utensils.
- Initiative
- Steel Utensil Rollout
- Location
- Alugunur, Karimnagar
- Schools Affected
- ~700 Gurukuls
- Utensil Type
- Steel
- Minister
- Adluri Laxman Kumar
