We will ensure there are no issues in Gurukuls: Minister Adluri
'We will also ensure that there is no delay in uniforms for students in the coming days. I have asked the Finance Minister to take steps to ensure that rents of hostel buildings is paid every month,' he said.
Reacting to a report in these columns, Mr. Laxman Kumar addressed the press over irregularities in Gurukuls, particularly the dues to food vendors and uniform suppliers, directions on the new centralised procurement policy, and its impact on the new Common Diet Scheme.
He noted that the State government is not functioning as the previous BRS administration did and assured that tenders for student uniforms, books and shoes will be released soon.
As of April 2025, Mr. Laxman Kumar informed that pending bills of residential and hostels, diet and rents have been cleared. He stressed that revised amounts such as that of the enhanced diet and cosmetic charges were being paid.
Asserting the government's resolve to welfare and education of students from weaker sections, he said integrated residential schools for every Assembly constituency will be a reality in three years.
On student deaths in gurukuls, Mr. Laxman Kumar observed that there would be many causes, including influence of social media and family situations. He said steps were being taken to reduce and prevent suicides.
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