Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Naidu Calls for Education Overhaul, Sets 2027 Literacy Goal
Andhra Pradesh wants everyone in the state to be able to read and write by 2027.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said schools need to change so children are ready for the future.
He wants students to learn about AI, robots, quantum technology, and data analysis early.
He also said computers cannot replace teachers because people are needed to guide and inspire children.
Schools should use more practical activities instead of relying only on textbooks.
Naidu suggested that Saturdays become No Bag Days for activities such as planting trees, yoga, and meditation.
He also wants teachers to teach values, creativity, leadership, and care for nature.
The government says it is using new classroom tools and has recruited teachers through the Mega DSC process.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu set a target of 100 percent literacy in the state by 2027.
Naidu called for school and higher-education courses to include artificial intelligence, quantum technology, robotics, and data analytics.
He said teachers remain essential despite AI and should develop students’ values, leadership, creativity, resilience, and connection with nature.
Naidu urged practical learning, Saturday No Bag Days, and activities including tree planting, spirituality, yoga, and meditation.
He said the government completed Mega DSC teacher recruitment and is introducing clickers and AI tutors, while reports differed on whether AI training should begin in Class VII or Class VIII.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, teachers, students, and the state government.
- What
- Naidu called for an education-system overhaul, set a 100 percent literacy target for 2027, and discussed teacher recruitment and classroom technology.
- When
- Saturday, at the state-level Teachers’ Day celebrations.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To prepare students for technological and industrial changes, improve school attendance and learning, and build the foundation for Andhra Pradesh’s future development.
- Literacy target
- 100 percent literacy in Andhra Pradesh by 2027
- Proposed subjects
- Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, robotics, and data analytics
- Learning model
- Practical, experiential education linked to real-world and industry requirements
- No Bag Day
- Naidu urged schools to observe every Saturday as No Bag Day
- Teacher recruitment
- The government said it completed recruitment through the Mega DSC process
- Recruitment measures
- Counselling was introduced for merit-based placements, alongside a special law and 33 percent reservation for women in teaching
- Classroom technology
- The government is introducing clickers and AI tutors
- AI training level
- One report referred to Class VII proficiency in AI, while another referred to AI training for Class VIII students
