Education Minister Nara Lokesh declared that state government schools in the state need to improve and make education quality a priority along with infrastructure. There is to be a rating system implemented for government schools in regards to academics at district and mandal levels based on their facilities. Another requirement cited by the minister is transparent enrollment data for both government and private schools of students.
Minister Lokesh announced plans to evaluate government schools on two main factors: academic performance and infrastructure. This move is in order to identify improvement zones and bring accountability in districts and mandals.
The minister emphasized the need for the actual information regarding the number of students attending government schools and private schools. This data will help strengthen public education systems.
The Chief Minister directed that mid-day meals in schools become nutritious. Lokesh had, however admitted that he received serious complaints on the quality of food and sanitation in school hostels with poor toilet arrangements.
Feedback from students is going to be taken to really address the issues. 'Comprehensive reforms in both governmental and private educational institutions needed', Minister Lokesh urged. Anti-Drug and Curriculum Reforms Campaigns
Lokesh suggested beginning with an anti-drug campaign dubbed as 'No Drugs Bro'. The campaign will supplement activities toward tackling drug abuse among students.
The minister asked for revision in curricula in every stream from kindergarten to postgraduation. The new curricula will be apt and effective both in government and private schools.
Conclusion
The vision of Minister Lokesh is to bring systemic changes to the education sector. Rating government schools, filling infrastructure gaps, and prioritizing the welfare of students are some of the ways the state can create a more equitable and high-quality education system.
