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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Special CMA Foundation coaching at TGSWREIS
A special Certified Management Accountant Foundation coaching programme will be introduced in Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions (TGSWREIS) to make more CMA-qualified professionals from marginalised sections, Secretary V.S. Alagu Varshini said. The programme will be launched for 480 students at centres of excellence in Ibrahimpatnam and Saroornagar. Ms. Varshini announced the development after 39 of the total 74 students who attempted the CMA Foundation examination, for the three-year professional course in Cost and Management Accountancy, cleared the test on Thursday. Among them, the maximum 18 students were from its Gowlidoddi Centre of Excellence, followed by Ibrahimpatnam (14) and Medchal (7). Congratulating the achievers, Minister for Social Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar said the success shows the transformative potential of Gurukula education system, particularly for students from marginalised communities. Ms. Varshini also appealed to the corporate sector, chartered firms and national academic bodies to collaborate and support transformative initiatives at the gurukuls by offering mentorships, internships, scholarships and placements to students.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
No meat, eggs or school uniforms in State Gurukuls
Students at SC, ST, BC and Minorities residential schools and colleges do not find egg, meat or fruits in their daily diet, or even school uniforms to wear, just a few weeks into the start of the new academic year. Contractors and suppliers of these essentials are vexed as their payments are pending for several months. Across the State, barring a few cases of goodwill, traders have openly protested with principals and ended meat and egg supplies. And the current diet, as reported by several principals and officials in the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), mostly comprises vegetables. 'I have been waiting for my payment of about ₹10 lakh for six months now. I have stopped mutton supply. I manage to supply chicken and eggs just because I don't want to hurt the children,' says Jaleel, a city-based supplier. His uncles, who supply to hostels in Gowlidoddi and Narsingi, have already halted deliveries. Other suppliers said they approached the TGSWREIS head office with representations, but did not find any resolution. Yadagiri, an egg supplier to at least five SC, ST and Minorities hostels in Ranga Reddy district, says the usual supply is about 6,000 eggs a week. 'Principals of a couple of schools are trying to arrange some payment by pooling their funds, but it is not sufficient. The department owes me ₹3 lakh,' he says. According to a senior official at TGSWREIS, who acknowledged the crisis, 'the 'Common Diet Scheme' intended to ensure equitable nutrition is now faltering. How can principals be forced to improvise menus without sufficient budgetary support?' Another official, also requesting anonymity, said the 'indecision over the new centralised procurement policy', which was supposed to streamline tenders and supply, has no administrative order, and field-level officers are left without operational clarity. TGSWREIS officials and principals opine that without immediate intervention of the government, the overall implementation would slip into the next quarter, and an early decision would ensure basic supplies at least by September. The State government as 'Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's Diwali gift to all hostellers' in November 2024 enhanced the diet and cosmetic charges by 40%, and the 'Common Diet Scheme' aim was to benefit about 8 lakh students in about 3,943 residential schools. The carefully crafted four-week new common diet has egg at least five times a week, chicken four times and mutton twice a month, besides seasonal fruits and protein snacks every day. Regarding supply of uniforms, principals said students in ST Gurukuls are using cloth supplied for last year's uniforms, SC Gurukuls are yet to receive new sets for two consecutive years, and BC and Minorities' students received partial supplies.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TGSWREIS Secretary Hits Back at Misinformation Campaign Over Hygiene Remarks
Mahabubnagar: TGSWREIS Secretary Alugu Varshini has strongly condemned what she described as a deliberate and misleading distortion of her recent remarks on inculcating self-reliance, cleanliness, and hygiene practices among students. The senior official expressed deep concern over attempts by certain media outlets and vested interests to twist her comments for political gain, painting a false picture of the institution and its ethos. Speaking on the issue, Secretary Varshini clarified that her recent appeal to students to take responsibility for their personal hygiene and surroundings was made in the spirit of encouraging self-discipline and holistic development. 'Cleanliness and self-care are essential life skills, and we believe they should be a part of every child's upbringing, especially in a residential educational environment,' she noted. She pointed out that promoting self-reliant habits among students is neither new nor controversial. 'Even during the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, students across the country actively took part in cleanliness drives. Our institutions too have a history of integrating such practices into the student routine to build character, dignity of labor, and responsibility,' she said. The secretary also expressed dismay that her comments—intended to inspire students to take ownership of their surroundings—were being manipulated by a few to serve divisive narratives. 'Unfortunately, instead of supporting the idea of grooming responsible citizens, some are choosing to misinterpret words and spread falsehoods. This campaign is not only misleading but malicious in intent,' she said. Without naming anyone, Alugu Varshini hinted that the propaganda was being fuelled by individuals with vested interests looking to score political points. 'TGSWREIS stands for empowerment, especially of marginalized communities. Our mission is to provide quality education and life skills to ensure that our students become future leaders. Any attempt to derail this mission through slander or distortion must be firmly rejected,' she stated. Calling upon the public and media to act responsibly, she urged people to see the larger context of her message. 'Education is not just about academics; it's about preparing youth for life. Teaching hygiene, self-care, and responsibility are integral parts of this journey. Instead of politicizing it, we should all be encouraging such values in our children,' she asserted. As the misinformation continues to circulate on social media, several educators and alumni of TGSWREIS have come out in support of the Secretary, appreciating the values of self-discipline and responsibility that the institution fosters. The secretary concluded with a powerful reminder: 'Let us not be swayed by false narratives. Let us stay committed to truth, education, and the growth of our students in all dimensions of life.'
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Not exclusionary but structured, TGSWREIS on transfer of 192 students from its ‘centres of excellence'
Top-performing students deserve environments tailored to their advanced level of learning; the policy is not exclusionary in nature but is structured around academic specialisation, the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) said on its decision to transfer out sub-90% scoring students from its centres of excellence (CoEs) to regional centres. According to the findings of the State-level committee led by its secretary V.S. Alagu Varshini, 192 out of the total 1,600 students in its premier institutions, such as Gowlidoddi centre of excellence, did not meet its performance benchmarks. Particularly, 94 students failed to secure 85% marks, and 10 students failed in the Intermediate first-year examination. Hence, based on data, the decision was taken to transfer out the 'under-performing students' to next best CoEs, and bring 874 top-performing candidates from the CoEs and district schools to the premier centres. According to the Society, the government spends ₹1.35 lakh per student annually and supports the 'merit-based' policy in Gurukulams. The concluded academic year saw 1,393 students from various COEs and non-COEs scoring over 95% in Intermediate first-year examinations. At CoEs or 'flagship centres', students who score over 90% are trained to focus and excel in national tests such as IIT-JEE, NEET, CMA and CLAT. 'The aim is to get more TGSWREIS students into IITs, NITs, AIIMS and other top institutions. For that, premier CoE campuses must remain merit-driven,' Varshini said. 'The transferred students will continue to receive academic support appropriate to their performance tier, including JEE and NEET coaching,' she added. The Society added that the parents of top-performing students have welcomed the decision, but the protests are by parents who demand that the sub-90% students be allowed to continue in premier centres such as Gowlidoddi. 'Principals have clearly shown that these children are not only poor in performing academics but also disturb the environment for other children. Also, by replacing them with talented children, justice is done to the really talented. Even if we continue the poor performers, there is no scope for them to stretch with the inherent limitation,' the Society's official release stated. Officially, Gowlidoddi campus starting 2025-26 academic year will be an exclusively IIT-JEE preparation centre (separately for boys and girls), and similar premier or elite IIT-JEE centres with an increased strength of 400 are in Uppal (boys) and Alugnur (girls). The designated CoEs for NEET are in Chilkur (boys), Mahindra Hills (girls) and Falaknuma (girls). For MEC and CEC streams, institutions are at Saroornagar (girls), Ibrahimpatnam (boys), and Medchal (for CMA and CLAT preparation).
News18
03-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Should Students Clean Toilets? SC Commission Seeks Report On IAS Officer's Remark In Telangana
Last Updated: Dr VS Alagu Varshini was recorded in a widely circulated audio clip suggesting that students incorporate cleaning toilets and hostel rooms into their daily routine. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued notices to the Telangana Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police regarding controversial remarks made by IAS officer Dr VS Alagu Varshini. The Commission demands an action-taken report within 15 days concerning allegedly derogatory instructions given to Gurukul school authorities. Varshini, Secretary of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), was recorded in a widely circulated audio clip suggesting that students incorporate cleaning toilets and hostel rooms into their daily routine. The audio has drawn criticism, with many alleging discriminatory implications for Dalit students. Former IPS officer and BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar, a former Secretary of TGSWREIS, condemned the remarks, questioning whether the Chief Minister's own children would be expected to clean school bathrooms. He called for Varshini's dismissal, accusing her of perpetuating caste-based discrimination under the pretext of discipline. BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha also criticised the officer, characterising her actions as reflective of what she described as the Congress government's 'anti-poor" mindset. She alleged that the current government discontinued the monthly Rs 40,000 budget allocated under BRS rule for employing cleaning staff in Gurukul schools. According to Kavitha, the elimination of assistant caretaker positions in 240 schools has left students responsible for chores such as cleaning toilets and managing kitchens. She emphasised that Gurukuls were established to shield marginalised students from caste and class-based humiliation, not to expose them to it. In response, Varshini released an audio message urging against politicising the issue or misinterpreting her comments. She maintained that students from impoverished backgrounds should acquire self-reliance and life skills, including cooking and cleaning. The officer stated that children need to develop independence, particularly in preparation for adulthood without constant parental support. She added that such tasks are commonplace in other countries and should be viewed as contributing to holistic development rather than constituting exploitation. First Published: June 03, 2025, 16:28 IST
