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Telangana Boosts Education: New Schools, Meals, and Skill Centers Launched
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News18•29-09-2026, 09:30
Telangana Boosts Education: New Schools, Meals, and Skill Centers Launched
- •Telangana Minister Vivek Venkataswamy highlighted the state government's extensive education initiatives, including breakfast and midday meal programs, teacher recruitment, Young India schools, and Advanced Technology Centres.
- •The breakfast scheme, recently inaugurated in Medak district, has received positive feedback from students, with nearly 20 lakh students statewide benefiting from the expanded midday meal program up to Class 12.
- •The government has recruited 10,000 teachers and plans to establish 219 Young India schools at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore each, along with a Telangana Public School in every Assembly constituency.
- •More than 80,000 students have been added to government schools, and the state is converting ITIs into 119 Advanced Technology Centres to enhance skill development and immediate employment opportunities.
- •These initiatives are part of a broader vision for Telangana's development, focusing on education, skill development, and employment-oriented training to prepare the state for the "2047 Telangana Rising" period.
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Telangana Minister Vivek Venkataswamy highlighted several initiatives aimed at strengthening government schools, including a breakfast and midday meal program, teacher recruitment, upcoming Young India schools, and Advanced Technology Centres.
The state government is planning to establish 219 Young India schools at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore each, along with a Telangana Public School in every Assembly constituency.
The Telangana government is converting ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres to focus on skills, innovation, and employment, allowing students to receive skill development and secure immediate jobs.
