Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Launches Pilot Programme Empowering Adolescent Boys
The Andhra Pradesh government has started a programme for boys in tribal residential schools.
It teaches them how to make responsible choices and build useful life skills.
The programme also encourages equality between boys and girls.
It teaches boys to respect women.
Another goal is to help stop child marriages.
The programme is running in 81 schools in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
In total, 121 teachers are being trained to lead the lessons.
UNICEF and several government and charitable organizations are helping with the project.
Andhra Pradesh has launched the Adolescent Boys Empowerment Module in 81 tribal welfare residential schools.
The programme promotes responsible behavior, gender equality, respect for women and essential life skills.
It also aims to help prevent child marriages among adolescents.
The initiative is being carried out by government departments, UNICEF, Padala Charitable Trust and the district administration.
A total of 121 teachers are receiving training in three batches across Araku Valley, Paderu and Chintapalli.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, women development and child welfare officials, UNICEF, Padala Charitable Trust, the tribal welfare department and the district administration.
- What
- They launched the Adolescent Boys Empowerment Module to promote positive attitudes, responsible behavior, gender equality, respect for women and life skills, while helping prevent child marriages.
- When
- The first teacher training was held on September 8 and 9; the second took place on September 10 and 11; the third is scheduled for September 16 and 17.
- Where
- The programme is being implemented in 81 tribal welfare residential schools in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, with training in Araku Valley, Paderu and Chintapalli.
- Why
- To empower adolescent boys and encourage responsible, respectful and gender-equal behavior.
- Programme
- Adolescent Boys Empowerment Module
- Location
- Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh
- Schools covered
- 81 tribal welfare residential schools
- Teachers trained
- 121 teachers
- Implementing partners
- Women development and child welfare department, UNICEF, Padala Charitable Trust, tribal welfare department and district administration
- Training schedule
- Three batches held or planned from September 8 to 17
- Module release
- Women and child welfare department secretary A. Suryakumari formally released the module