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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Naidu calls for collective efforts to protect, nurture schools
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday appealed to people to collectively protect and nurture schools, 'which are modern temples of learning.' The Chief Minister was addressing a huge gathering of students, parents, and teachers at the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting 2.0 held at the ZP High School in Kothacheruvu of Sri Sathya Sai district. Mr. Naidu reiterated his government's commitment to usher in a knowledge-driven, morally groomed student community. Expressing a word of praise for Education Minister Nara Lokesh for 'successfully implementing the Mega PTM across 61,000 schools in the State,' the Chief Minister said that the landmark event saw the participation of 2.28 crore people. He said it would qualify for the Guinness World Record. Focusing on the importance of families in shaping a student's success, Mr. Naidu narrated a personal anecdote, crediting his wife Bhuvaneshwari for Lokesh's academic success at the Cambridge and Stanford, as 'I was unable to attend parent meetings due to official duties.' Acknowledging the importance of holistic progress cards, the Chief Minister urged for wider parental involvement in tracking students' multiple indicators of health, behaviour, and studies. 'The students and youth should not limit their prowess to getting jobs, but also extend their vistas and join politics and serve society,' Naidu said. Elaborating on the Thalliki Vandanam initiative, Mr. Naidu said that several lakhs of mothers had been supported to educate their children with dignity. The Chief Minister announced ₹2 crore for the construction of a stadium in district headquarters Puttaparthi, saying that the State government was focussed on strengthening and expanding infrastructure and resources in government schools. Drug trafficking The Chief Minister vowed to crush the menace of drug use and trafficking in the State, warning that the properties of offenders will be seized and welfare benefits withdrawn. 'It must be clear that there should be no future for drug peddling and consumption of drugs as they are the enemies to the development of youth,' Mr. Naidu asserted, faulting the previous YSR Congress Party government of encouraging ganja cultivation in the North Andhra region and its largescale peddling. Blaming the previous government for irresponsible and negligent handling of the education sector, Mr. Naidu said that his government could successfully conduct a Mega DSC to appoint 16,347 teachers in a fool-proof and transparent mode. Later, the Chief Minister along with Mr. Lokesh took part in the community lunch with students, parents and teachers. District Collector T.S. Chetan, SP V. Ratna, district MLAs and senior leaders of the Telugu Desam Party were present.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Chandrababu participates in Mega PTM in Satya Sai district, engages with students
The stage is set for a record-breaking event in Andhra Pradesh as the government hosts the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting 2.0, aiming to bring together an astonishing two crore participants in a single day. This initiative seeks to unite students, teachers, parents, school management committees, employees, officials, donors, and alumni in one grand gathering. On Thursday, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Lokesh attended the programme at Kothacheruvu Zilla Parishad School in Sri Sathya Sai District. During the event, CM Naidu engaged with students, taking the time to inquire about their aspirations and future career goals. This unprecedented initiative highlights the government's commitment to fostering a collaborative educational environment.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh gears up for mega PTM with record participation on July 10
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for a Mega Parent-Teacher meeting with a record 2,28,21,454 participants expected across 61,135 educational institutions. The state government termed the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting 2.0, scheduled on July 10, a unique initiative to strengthen the school-parent relationship. It claimed that for the first time in India, PTM will be held simultaneously across all government and private schools. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his son, Education Minister Nara Lokesh, would be physically participating in the programme at Puttaparthy. Lokesh believes that progress in any sector depends on inclusive stakeholder participation. Determined to position Andhra Pradesh's education model as a national benchmark, the government has embraced reform, resolution and radical inclusion, he said. As a first step towards community-driven schooling, the first edition of Mega PTM was successfully conducted on December 7, 2024, reaching every corner of the state and creating a new culture of collaboration in education. PTM has been designed as a platform to bring parents closer to schools and create collective accountability in children's learning journeys. The first edition of PTM witnessed participation from 25.46 lakh parents, 27,395 alumni, 22,200 donors and 36,918 elected public representatives at 44,956 schools. The government has now extended Mega PTM 2.0 to private aided and unaided institutions as well. The School Education Department issued orders for PTM across all government, aided, unaided and junior colleges on July 10. The event is expected to witness participation from 74,96,228 students, 3,32,770 teachers, 1,49,92,456 parents, donors and stakeholders. A total of 2,28,21,454 participants are expected across 61,135 institutions. Preparations are in full swing for the event. Senior officials, including Kona Sasidhar (Secretary, School Education), Vijay Rama Raju V. (Director, School Education), Kritika Shukla (Director, Intermediate Education), and B. Srinivasa Rao (SPD, Samagra Shiksha), are monitoring the execution through video conferences. The government said this initiative aims to enable holistic community participation in education as recommended by the Right to Education Act, 2009 (RTE) and the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP). PTM is expected to strengthen trust between parents, teachers, and school communities. Parents get insights into their children's academic progress, behaviour, and social development, while teachers gain cooperation to support learning at home. Teachers will present holistic progress Cards to parents -- offering a 360-degree view of each child's academic journey. At public meetings led by headmasters, schools will present their performance, infrastructure needs and action plans. Fun activities and games will build camaraderie among parents and deepen their emotional engagement. Success stories of students and schools will be celebrated and showcased. Mega PTM 2.0 will also include family photo booths, positive parenting sessions, and a special activity: 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' -- planting a sapling in the mother's name. Students will receive a Green Passport to track the growth and nurturing of these trees. Students can register and receive saplings through the 'LEAP App'.
