Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Lokesh Promotes Moral Values in Andhra Pradesh School Model
Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh wants its schools to teach subjects and good values together.
He said students should learn patriotism, social responsibility and respect for India’s heritage.
He also said technology should be used along with Indian values.
According to Lokesh, 1.10 lakh students moved from private schools to government schools this academic year.
He said Intermediate admissions increased by 10,000.
The government has promoted high-achieving government-school students in advertisements.
Lokesh said schools should not be influenced by politics.
He said school uniforms and supplies should not display political party colours or leaders’ photographs.
Students at the Bharatiyam programme acted as freedom fighters and national leaders.
Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh could develop India’s leading school education model by combining academics with moral values.
He said 1.10 lakh students shifted from private to government schools during the current academic year.
Intermediate admissions reportedly increased by 10,000, while government-school students were featured in advertisements for securing high ranks.
Lokesh said schools should remain free from political influence, including party colours and leaders’ photographs on school materials.
At the Bharatiyam programme, students portrayed freedom fighters and national leaders while speakers emphasised patriotism and India’s heritage.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, adviser Chaganti Koteswara Rao, students, teachers and parents.
- What
- Lokesh advocated an Andhra Pradesh school model combining academic learning, technology, moral values, patriotism and social responsibility.
- When
- The remarks were made on Sunday; the reported school transfers occurred during the current academic year.
- Where
- At the Bharatiyam or Bharateeyam programme at the Akondi Lakshmi Memorial Gosala premises in Thimmapuram, Kakinada Rural.
- Why
- To improve government schools, develop responsible citizens and create a leading education model for Andhra Pradesh.
- Speaker
- Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister
- Student transfers
- 1.10 lakh students reportedly moved from private to government schools this academic year
- Intermediate admissions
- Admissions increased by 10,000, according to Lokesh
- Education approach
- Academic learning combined with technology, moral values, patriotism and social responsibility
- Political influence
- Lokesh said schools should be free from political activity and influence
- School materials
- Party colours and photographs of the Chief Minister or Lokesh were reportedly excluded from uniforms and supplied materials
- Programme
- Bharatiyam was organised under the guidance of Chaganti Koteswara Rao
