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Nara Lokesh Highlights Morality and Education Reform in Andhra Pradesh
Nara Lokesh talked to students in Kakinada about why education and good values matter.
He said classrooms can help change society.
He believes schools should teach both subjects and morality.
He said many students moved from private schools to government schools this year.
He also said Intermediate admissions increased by 10,000.
A value-based education program is being conducted with Chaganti Koteswara Rao.
Lokesh said school uniforms and supplies should not promote political parties or leaders.
He also shared that he lost an election in 2019 but later won from Mangalagiri after choosing to continue competing there.
Nara Lokesh said adding morality and values to government work could make Andhra Pradesh’s education system the country’s best.
He said 1.10 lakh students moved from private to government schools this year, while Intermediate admissions increased by 10,000.
Lokesh said value-based education was being introduced with the involvement of Chaganti Koteswara Rao.
He said education should remain separate from politics, noting that government school materials do not display party colors or leaders’ images.
Lokesh recalled losing the 2019 election, later contesting from Mangalagiri and winning the constituency where he had previously lost.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Education and Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh addressed students and other attendees.
- What
- He discussed morality, values, education reform, political neutrality in schools, and his political journey.
- Where
- The program was held at the Chaganti Koteswara Rao Goshala premises in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The visit took place on Sunday; the article also refers to changes occurring this year.
- Why
- Lokesh said he chose education because he believes social change begins in the classroom and entered politics to serve the people.
Key facts
- Government official
- Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Education and Information Technology Minister
- Students shifting schools
- 1.10 lakh students moved from private to government schools this year
- Intermediate admissions
- Admissions increased by 10,000
- Program location
- Chaganti Koteswara Rao Goshala premises, Kakinada
- Education approach
- Value-based education involving Chaganti Koteswara Rao
- School materials
- Uniforms, books, bags, belts, and shoes were kept free of party colors and leaders’ pictures
- Political record
- Lokesh said he lost in 2019 and later won from Mangalagiri
Sources
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