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Education Bus Yatra Demands Major Telangana School Reforms
A former education official says many schools in Telangana need major improvements.
He and other activists started a Bus Yatra to visit schools and speak with communities.
They say some schools do not have enough classrooms or teachers.
Many primary schools have one teacher teaching several grades.
Parents often choose private schools even though the fees can be difficult to afford.
The activists want schools to be safe, clean and respectful places for children.
They also want public schools that take children from nursery through Class 12.
They are asking the government to set clear standards, make a plan and spend more money on education.
Former education official Akunuri Murali says Telangana’s school system remains poorly developed despite some teacher recruitment and reforms.
The state has about 26,600 non-residential schools, 3,000 residential schools and 5,100 single-teacher schools.
Around 82% of primary schools reportedly use multi-grade teaching, with one teacher handling multiple classes.
The Telangana People’s Front is demanding better infrastructure, fewer dropouts, school standardisation and quality education.
The group wants 2,000 Telangana Public Schools offering education from nursery through Class 12.
- Who
- Former Telangana Education Commission Chairman Akunuri Murali and the Telangana People’s Front, along with education activists and concerned intellectuals.
- What
- They launched an Education Bus Yatra demanding standards, infrastructure improvements, reduced dropouts and better quality in government schools.
- Where
- Telangana, including schools visited during the Bus Yatra; the interview was conducted in Hyderabad.
- When
- Why
- They say government schools remain underdeveloped and that children need safe, dignified learning environments with adequate teachers and facilities.
Key facts
- Non-residential schools
- About 26,600 in Telangana
- Residential schools
- About 3,000 in Telangana
- Single-teacher schools
- Around 5,100
- Multi-grade primary schools
- About 82% of primary schools
- Proposed public schools
- 2,000 Telangana Public Schools
- Requested education allocation
- 18% of the state budget
- Suggested investment
- Rs 6,000 crore annually, or Rs 30,000 crore over time









