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Hans India
09-06-2025
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Seethakka Directs Completion of Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans by November; Emphasizes Women Empowerment and School Readiness
Gadwal: Telangana State Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka), has directed that the ongoing construction of the newly proposed Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans in various districts must be completed by November this year. On Monday, Minister Seethakka, along with C.S. Ramakrishna Rao, held a video conference with district collectors from Hyderabad to review the progress of the Badi Bata (School Enrollment Drive) and Indira Mahila Shakti programs. During the review, Minister Seethakka stated that although foundation stones for the Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans were laid by the Hon'ble Chief Minister in November last year, the progress in many districts has not met expectations. She instructed Panchayati Raj department engineers to coordinate effectively and ensure the timely completion of construction within the stipulated deadline. The Minister also expressed her appreciation to all those who contributed to the rapid completion of school uniform stitching for children studying in government schools through the efforts of women's self-help groups. She emphasized that, as part of the school reopening celebrations on June 12, school uniforms and textbooks should be distributed to students in a festive atmosphere. Seethakka also instructed officials to prioritize sanitation and cleanliness around schools as part of the reopening. She directed that wild shrubs be fully cleared, and rainwater stagnation be avoided around school premises to maintain hygiene. Highlighting the government's broader vision under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Minister stated that numerous initiatives are being taken up to empower one crore women and help them become financially self-reliant. As part of this initiative, petrol pumps are being established through women's groups. She noted that suitable sites must be identified for setting up these fuel stations, and each station has the potential to benefit at least 10 families. The Minister further revealed that steps are being taken to establish rice mills, solar power generation plants, and to operate rental buses for RTC through women's groups. She stressed the importance of forming new women's groups, particularly in rural and tribal areas, and raising awareness about the benefits of these groups, especially in poverty-stricken regions. Minister Seethakka instructed collectors to expedite efforts to set up solar power generation units through women's groups, reiterating the government's commitment to sustainable development and women empowerment. District Collector's Report Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector B.M. Santhosh, during the video conference, reported that out of the required 52,000 school uniforms for students, 42,000 have already been stitched and are ready for distribution. The remaining 10,000 uniforms will be completed within two days, ensuring their availability along with textbooks on June 12. Regarding the Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavan construction, the Collector informed that the work has progressed up to the basement level and will be fully completed by the end of November. In addition, two separate sites have been identified for setting up petrol pumps to be managed by women's self-help groups. A suitable location will be finalized shortly, and construction will begin thereafter. As part of the Badi Bata campaign, the Collector stated that door-to-door awareness is being created to promote enrollment in government schools. Information is being disseminated about facilities offered, including foundational education using AI tools, digital classrooms, and visible improvements in school infrastructure. These efforts aim to boost admissions and enhance public trust in the government school system. Participants in the Video Conference Additional District Collector Narsinga Rao, District Welfare Officer Sunanda, and other officials from various departments also participated in the conference.
Hans India
06-06-2025
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'Every School-Age Child Must Be in School' – Headmaster Timmareddy Leads Enrollment Drive in Medikonda
Gadwal: As part of the 'Badi Bata' (School Enrollment Drive) launched across Telangana today, Timmareddy, the Headmaster of the Zilla Parishad High School in Medikonda, emphasized that every school-age child must be in school and should not be forced into labor under any circumstances. In an active effort to bring children back to school, Headmaster Timmareddy, along with a team of school teachers, visited the homes of children who have not yet enrolled or returned to school. This door-to-door campaign is part of the government's larger mission to ensure 100% school enrollment and retention. Speaking on the occasion, Timmareddy announced that from this academic year onwards, all high school classes will be conducted in a newly constructed school building. He noted that the school had previously faced significant challenges due to the lack of classrooms, which affected the smooth conduct of academic sessions. However, with the new building now ready, the school is prepared to offer a better and more structured learning environment. In addition to academics, students will also receive training in technical education and sports, giving them holistic exposure and opportunities to excel in various fields. 'We aim to utilize all available resources to provide quality education and develop skills among students,' said the headmaster. He urged parents and guardians to take advantage of these improved facilities and ensure that every school-age child in the village returns to school and continues their education. Along with Headmaster Timmareddy, several teachers and community leaders participated in the program, including teachers Ramanaidu, Narsimhulu, Abel, Jagadeesh, Ruth, Anupama, and Model School Committee Chairperson Radhamma. Their collective participation reflects a strong community commitment to promoting education and preventing child labor in the region. This initiative is aligned with the Telangana government's broader goal to strengthen the public education system through infrastructure development, awareness programs, and community involvement.
Hans India
06-06-2025
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Collector Santosh Directs Officials to Intensify ‘Badi Bata' Campaign to Boost School Enrollment and Prevent Dropout
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh has directed officials to implement the Badi Bata (School Enrollment Drive) program in a well-planned manner, not only to increase student enrollment in government schools but also to prevent dropouts. On Friday, a meeting was held at the IDOC Conference Hall with education department officials to review the Badi Bata program and the distribution of school uniforms. Speaking on the occasion, the District Collector emphasized the need to increase student enrollment in schools. He instructed that all students from classes 1 to 9 enrolled last academic year must be enrolled in classes 2 to 10 this year without fail. A clear list should be prepared showing which schools the children in Anganwadi centers will join, and welfare officers should ensure each child is enrolled accordingly. He stressed the identification of out-of-school children and the need to guide and enroll them in schools without exception. Daily action plans under the Badi Bata program should be submitted as reports. He also directed officials to visit every household, identify students studying in Anganwadi, government, and private schools, and update the village education register. The Collector instructed all officials to prevent child marriages and ensure that every child continues their education. He asked for awareness meetings to be conducted at the mandal level about school admissions. He also called for maintaining cleanliness and proper sanitation in schools. Parents should be made fully aware of the various benefits offered by the government to students studying in government schools, including free textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, digital education, scholarships, and other incentives. He further suggested promoting the academic success of Class 10 students in government schools to encourage enrollments. He instructed that high-quality school uniforms must be distributed to students by June 12, prior to the reopening of schools. APMs must ensure that the uniforms are submitted to Mandal Education Officers by June 11 without fail. Any school facing issues should submit detailed reports so immediate solutions can be provided. He also insisted that data on the number of students and the distribution of uniforms in each school must be available to avoid any complaints of students being left out. Additional Collector Lakshmi Narayana, Narsinga Rao, DEO Abdul Ghani, DPO Nagendram, Welfare Officer Sunanda, ED SC Corporation Ramesh Babu, Mandal Education Officers, APMs, and others attended the meeting.
Hans India
27-05-2025
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3-day residential training for MEOs begins in State
Hyderabad: A three-day residential training programme on leadership, monitoring, and departmental activities for the 629 Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs) in the State began on Monday. While inaugurating, EV Narsimha Reddy Director of School Education Department, emphasised that MEOs play a crucial role in the development of schools at the field level and advised all MEOs to visit schools and work towards improving student learning outcomes. Compared to the past, now every mandal has a designated MEO, and hence, the performance of MEOs should help in strengthening public trust in government schools .Under the Badi Bata (School Enrollment Drive) programme, he instructed that each MEO should implement a special action plan to increase student enrollment in schools within their mandal. 'So far, in the first two phases, 94,794 teachers have been trained through 866 centres at district and mandal levels,' said a senior officer.
