Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Telangana Mega PTM Attracts 50,000 Parents
In Telangana, a big meeting happened where parents and teachers talked about how students are doing in school.
Over 50,000 parents came to 430 schools.
They talked about how the schools are being fixed up, like painting walls and building new classrooms.
The schools also got money for science labs and sports stuff.
They even have special help for students who might be feeling sad or worried.
Meanwhile, in Vijayawada, a group called the Dalit Bahujan Front had a meeting to ask the government to give money that is owed to students and to make the places where students live better.
Some people said the government is not doing enough to help these students.
Over 50,000 parents attended a mega parent-teacher meeting across 430 government junior colleges in Telangana.
Funds were allocated for college repairs, whitewashing, and installation of green boards (₹56.16 crore).
₹10.25 crore was earmarked for renovation works, and ₹49.63 crore for construction of toilets, classrooms, and buildings in 300 colleges.
Each college received ₹50,000 for science laboratory equipment and ₹10,000 for sports materials.
Student safety and mental health were discussed, with CCTV cameras, fire safety measures, and mental health helplines being installed.
- Who
- Parents, officials, and various political leaders and activists
- What
- A mega parent-teacher meeting (PTM) and a high-level consultative meeting on government welfare hostels and scholarships
- When
- Recently (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Across 430 government junior colleges in Telangana and Balotsav Bhavan in Vijayawada
- Why
- To discuss academic progress, attendance, exam readiness, and recent welfare measures for Intermediate students, and to demand the release of pending fee reimbursement dues and improvement of facilities in government welfare hostels
Government and Supporters
Critics and Opposition
Fee Reimbursement Dues
Government and Supporters
The government is taking steps to improve facilities and address the needs of students.
Critics and Opposition
The government has failed to clear pending fee reimbursement dues of Rs 7,200 crore, jeopardizing students' futures.
Government Welfare Hostels
Government and Supporters
The government is working to provide quality education and better residential facilities.
Critics and Opposition
The government is showing discriminatory neglect towards Dalit and Bahujan students by not clearing pending scholarship amounts, fee reimbursements, and hostel bills.
- Number of Parents
- 50,000
- Number of Junior Colleges
- 430
- Funds for Repairs and Whitewashing
- ₹56.16 crore
- Funds for Renovation
- ₹10.25 crore
- Funds for Construction
- ₹49.63 crore
- Funds for Science Lab Equipment
- ₹50,000 per college
- Funds for Sports Materials
- ₹10,000 per college
- Pending Fee Reimbursement Dues
- ₹7,200 crore