Rs 12,000-crore project for development of schools launched by YS Jaganmohan Reddy
5 years, 4 months ago

Rs 12,000-crore project for development of schools launched by YS Jaganmohan Reddy

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched "Mana Badi Nadu Nedu" programme on the eve of Children's Day, whereby, the state government will provide Rs 12,000 crores for infrastructure development in schools. "We will provide all facilities like drinking water, toilets, tube lights, furniture, labs in schools," said Chief Minister. "We are going to introduce English Medium in all government schools from 1 to 6 class. During a recently held cabinet meeting, a decision was unanimously approved of converting all schools into English medium institutions.

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Assam government to transform 252 state-run schools for over Rs 1,800 crore
2 months ago

Assam government to transform 252 state-run schools for over Rs 1,800 crore

India TV News  

In line with the budget announcements last year, the Assam government is upgrading infrastructure of 252 state run schools. Director of Secondary Education, Mamata Hojai said government is upgrading the infrastructure of these schools as part of a project under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund. Construction of each school will be 7-8 crore Hojai shared details on infrastructure upgrade and …

Complete Nadu-Nedu Second Phase Works in Schools: CM Jagan
1 year, 3 months ago

Complete Nadu-Nedu Second Phase Works in Schools: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. At a review meeting on education department held at the Camp Office here on Friday, the Chief Minister told them to ensure that special attention is paid by the teachers towards students lagging behind others in classrooms and take necessary steps so that they would be brought on par with others. The Chief Minister was informed …

Education reforms need sufficient homework
1 year, 4 months ago

Education reforms need sufficient homework

The Hindu  

A few years ago, the Andhra Pradesh government rolled out reforms in the education sector by dividing schools into six categories. The government claims to have spent ₹63,000 crore in the last four and half years on reforms ushered in to revamp the 45,000 State-run schools through welfare initiatives. The Jagananna Amma Vodi scheme, which provides poor mothers ₹13,000 per …

Standard of govt schools in AP improving: Speaker
1 year, 10 months ago

Standard of govt schools in AP improving: Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The standard of government school education is improving in the state, and the recent SSC results have shown a remarkable improvement, said Speaker Tammineni Sitaram while inaugurating Rs 1.60 crore worth of additional buildings for KGBV School in Lolugu village under his home constituency Amadalavalasa on Monday. Focusing on the importance of girl child education, Sitaram said additional attention …

No conversion of Urdu schools into English medium: Dy CM
2 years ago

No conversion of Urdu schools into English medium: Dy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister for minorities Amzath Basha Shaik Bepari has made clear in the state legislative council on Friday that the medium of instruction in no government school was being converted from Urdu to English. Some MLCs raised apprehensions that the state government was planning to introduce English as a medium of instruction in Urdu medium schools. He said …

1,183 govt schools, 30 colleges being renovated under Mana Badi Nadu Nedu in Chittoor
2 years, 4 months ago

1,183 govt schools, 30 colleges being renovated under Mana Badi Nadu Nedu in Chittoor

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: About 1,183 government schools and 30 junior colleges in the Chittoor district are being renovated on modern lines as part of the Mana Badi Nadu-Nedu of the Andhra Pradesh government. “The Mana Badi Nadu Nedu programme is a new chapter in the education sector that has brought revolutionary changes in government schools. Some 1,183 government schools and 30 junior …

Rs 1,120 crore released for Nadu-Nedu in schools this fiscal, says Jagan
2 years, 5 months ago

Rs 1,120 crore released for Nadu-Nedu in schools this fiscal, says Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Thursday that a total of Rs 1120 crore was released for rejuvenation of schools under the Nadu-Nedu programme this fiscal. During a review meeting of the Education Department, the CM asked education officials to take swift action on reports emanating from village secretariats about various issues related to the running of …

Nadu Nedu, other schemes raise enrolment in AP government schools
2 years, 7 months ago

Nadu Nedu, other schemes raise enrolment in AP government schools

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The modernization of the government schools under Nadu-Nedu and the post Covid financial difficulties to the people are prompting more and more parents to send their children to state schools. The modernization of 15,715 government schools under the first phase of Nadu Nedu-Mana Badi at a cost of Rs 3,699 crore changed the government education scenario in the state. …

English aura for government schools in Telangana
2 years, 8 months ago

English aura for government schools in Telangana

The Hindu  

The very mention of government schools projects the images of dilapidated buildings, shaky structures, untidy classrooms and disinterested children from poor families trying to cope up with shortage of teachers, besides a poor learning environment. Massive move As they say, one idea can change a life, the Telangana government’s move to offer English medium education in all the government schools …

English medium will connect students globally: Sabitha
2 years, 9 months ago

English medium will connect students globally: Sabitha

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As schools in the state are all set to begin the new academic year, after facing huge challenges for the past two years, the education department is leaving no stone unturned to make school education a novel experience for students by providing better infrastructure and ensuring total enrolment. The education department has embarked on 'Mana Ooru Mana Badi', where …

Nadu-Nedu transforms 15,000 government schools in AP
2 years, 11 months ago

Nadu-Nedu transforms 15,000 government schools in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The innovative Mana-Badi Nadu-Nedu programme in Andhra Pradesh has brought revolutionary changes in more than 15,000 government schools in its first phase. Further, the uniform, dictionary, shoes, socks, textbooks, notebooks, belt and a school bag with Amma Vodi and the offer of English medium are is a big boon to children from ordinary families.” Political observers note that nearly …

Telangana govt schools attarct 3 lakh more students: Education minister
3 years ago

Telangana govt schools attarct 3 lakh more students: Education minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The enrolment in government schools in the state has significantly increased by 3 lakh this year due to steps taken by the state government to strengthen government schools across the state, education minister Sabitha Indra Reddy said on Friday. Replying to queries raised by MLAs during Question Hour on Friday, the minister stated that English medium instruction will be …

Andhra Pradesh govt\'s Nadu-Nedu 2 phase from March 15
3 years ago

Andhra Pradesh govt\'s Nadu-Nedu 2 phase from March 15

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has said teachers should not be drawn into other works. It must be ensured that students in government schools, who come mostly from poor backgrounds, learned the meaning and usage of a new English word every day. The chief minister said officials must take steps to implement plans prepared for skills development among students and …

Government schools in TS to have 12 amenities from next academic year
3 years, 1 month ago

Government schools in TS to have 12 amenities from next academic year

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: State government will create 12 basic facilities in select government schools in Telangana under its “Mana Basti / Uru, Mana Badi” programme being implemented from the next academic year starting June. The most significant aspect is introduction of education in English medium in all government schools. In addition, government schools will be equipped with good furniture, buildings, clean toilets, …

Andhra Pradesh govt curtails Phase-2 works of Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu project
3 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh govt curtails Phase-2 works of Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu project

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has drastically curtailed the Phase-2 works of Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu to only 3,199 schools as banks showed little interest to lend money for the ambitious programme. But now, Special Chief Secretary B Rajsekhar issued an order on February 19 according administrative sanction for taking up Nadu-Nedu works in only 3,199 schools at a cost of …

Telangana set to push English medium learning in govt schools
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana set to push English medium learning in govt schools

India Today  

The Telangana state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday decided to bring legislation to introduce English medium in government schools from the next academic session in the state. "As part of this, the state cabinet has decided to bring in a new Act to regulate fees in private schools, junior and degree colleges and to introduce …

Telangana Allocates Rs 7,300 Cr To Revamp Infrastructure In Over 26,000 Govt Schools
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana Allocates Rs 7,300 Cr To Revamp Infrastructure In Over 26,000 Govt Schools

ABP News  

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao in a meeting on Monday has decided to allocate Rs 7,289 crore for the "Mana Ooru - Mana Badi" program which focuses mostly on the comprehensive development of over 26,065 government schools in the state and an enhancement in infrastructure. In a release, the cabinet has stated that the "Mana Ooru - …

Telangana govt to introduce English medium in govt schools from next academic year
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana govt to introduce English medium in govt schools from next academic year

India Today  

The Telangana government has taken the decision to introduce the English medium in all of the government schools. During the meeting, the cabinet also gave its nod to the “Mana Vooru Mana Badi” scheme at a cost of Rs 7,289 crore for better infrastructure facilities and quality education in government schools. “The cabinet felt that the parents in rural areas …

English medium in parishad schools from next academic year: Jagtial ZP Chief
3 years, 11 months ago

English medium in parishad schools from next academic year: Jagtial ZP Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The governing body of the Jagtial Zilla Parishad has decided to introduce English medium in government-run primary and high schools from the next academic year. Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has taken steps for strengthening the government schools by providing all kinds of basic facilities along with good infrastructure, she noted. Vasantha thanked KCR for announcing Rs 2,000 and …

Andhra Pradesh govt in mission mode for total revamp of school education
4 years ago

Andhra Pradesh govt in mission mode for total revamp of school education

India Today  

The government of Andhra Pradesh has plans of introducing several new policies to revamp school education in the state. The officials of the education department of Andhra Pradesh said that English Medium instruction in government-managed schools across the State is their priority while efforts are also being made to rein in the dropout rate and give an impetus to learning …

Rs 700 crore worth international project to transform 3000 Uttarakhand schools
4 years, 4 months ago

Rs 700 crore worth international project to transform 3000 Uttarakhand schools

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand government will start work on wholesome development of 3,000 schools in the state with the aim to enhance the quality of education. The project will cover government schools in five districts of Uttarakhand including Haridwar, Dehradun, US Nagar, Pauri Garhwal and Almora. Mukul Kumar Sati, additional state project director for Samagra Sikhsha Abhiyan, said, “As part of a new …

After Study Finds Andhra with Least Literacy, CM Jagan Reddy Takes Steps to Revamp Education
4 years, 6 months ago

After Study Finds Andhra with Least Literacy, CM Jagan Reddy Takes Steps to Revamp Education

News 18  

Amaravathi: After the National Statistical Office mentions Andhra Pradesh with the least literacy, the Jagan Mohan Reddy government has taken steps to improve the quality of education at government institutions and to incentivise education for students and parents. The state government has planned to disburse Rs 15,000 annually to every mother coming from BPL families for sending their children to …

AP HC sets aside 2 govt orders to convert classes 1 to 6 in all schools to English medium
4 years, 11 months ago

AP HC sets aside 2 govt orders to convert classes 1 to 6 in all schools to English medium

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday set aside two Government Orders that were issued to convert classes 1 to 6 in all schools to English medium of instruction from the 2020-21 academic year, saying they were against the National Policy on Education Act, 1968. The High Court asserted that the medium of instruction in schools, particularly up to class …

202-year-old Kolkata Hindu School to introduce teaching in English
5 years, 3 months ago

202-year-old Kolkata Hindu School to introduce teaching in English

India Today  

The 202-year-old Hindu School in Kolkata has got the state government's approval to start an English-medium section at the primary level. In a letter to the headmaster of the school on Friday, Commissioner of School Education Soumitra Mohan said the approval has been given to start English-medium section from the next academic year, alongside the Bengali-medium wing. The school was …

English is the latest cure for the jobs crisis
5 years, 4 months ago

English is the latest cure for the jobs crisis

Live Mint  

The English language has been a great survivor in India. Kumaraswamy led Janata Dal -Congress government made a decisive intervention in October 2018 to introduce English as a medium in Karnataka’s government schools. Kumaraswamy came under similar pressure as Jaganmohan Reddy when he put out his original plan of starting 1,000 English medium schools in semi-urban and rural pockets. Therefore, …

The false allure of English-medium schooling
5 years, 4 months ago

The false allure of English-medium schooling

The Hindu  

Jaganmohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh is set to make all government elementary schools ‘English-medium’ from the next academic year. Making Telugu-educated school teachers instruct children, with no English, in English will not transform Andhra Pradesh government schools into institutions of the kind Mr. Jaganmohan Reddy’s children go to. On the contrary, such schools will be a parody of the …

No going back on English medium: Jagan Mohan Reddy
5 years, 4 months ago

No going back on English medium: Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday asserted that his government would rewrite history by going ahead with the “bold decision” to introduce English medium from Classes 1 to 6 in government schools from the next academic year to ensure a bright future for future generations. Bridge courses “Bridge courses would be conducted for students during the transition period,” the …

Andhra Pradesh govt to introduce English medium from next academic year, 70k teachers to be trained
5 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt to introduce English medium from next academic year, 70k teachers to be trained

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh government will introduce English medium from Class 1 to Class 8 from the next academic year and the necessary training will be imparted to teachers. During a review meeting on education, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said nearly 70,000 teachers would be trained for teaching in English medium in the District Institutes of Education and Training. 'High …

English to be medium of instruction in Andhra government schools
5 years, 6 months ago

English to be medium of instruction in Andhra government schools

India TV News  

All government-run schools in Andhra Pradesh will have English as the medium of instruction from class 1 to 8, Chief Minister Y S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced on Wednesday. During a review meeting on education, Reddy said vacant posts of teachers will be filled in January every year and the teacher-student ratio would be maintained at all times. The Chief …

Maharashtra govt schools to turn English medium
5 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt schools to turn English medium

India Today  

The government-run ashram schools for tribal children in Maharashtra will be converted into English medium schools, Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uikey said on Friday. The conversion of ashram shalas into English medium ones will be done in a phased manner to ensure better educational opportunities for tribal students residing in rural Maharashtra, he said. Education so far The Tribal Development …

Kumaraswamy stays firm on English medium govt school order
6 years, 2 months ago

Kumaraswamy stays firm on English medium govt school order

India Today  

The Karnataka government has decided to implement English in state government schools from the next academic year. But Kumaraswamy remains adamant on ensuring students studying in government schools also get a chance to study in English medium schools. The CMs brother and PWD minister HD Revanna supported the decision to implement English medium in government schools. He told the media, …

Karnataka CM backs English medium in government schools
6 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM backs English medium in government schools

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Justifying the state government's decision to introduce English medium in government schools from the next academic year, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday said it was necessary in the interest of poor families, who could not afford education in private schools. Inaugurating the 84th Akhil Bharat Kannada Sahitya Sammelan in Dharwad, he explained it was not a hurried …

English in Kannada medium schools too?
6 years, 9 months ago

English in Kannada medium schools too?

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: The government plans to introduce English as a language from Class 1 in its Kannada medium schools and take other measures to improve their quality of education and infrastructure to help draw more students to them, according to Primary and Secondary Education Minister, N Mahesh. Mr Mahesh was speaking to reporters during his visit to the 185- year -old …

Panel recommends compulsory English education in schools, reintroduction of detention policy
8 years, 2 months ago

Panel recommends compulsory English education in schools, reintroduction of detention policy

India TV News  

An education panel, formed of Secretaries on education, has recommended that English should be made “a compulsory subject in all schools from class 6th onwards” and there should be at least one government-run English-medium school in each of the 6,612 blocks in the country. The Group on Education & Social Development has recommended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that “at …

English or mother tongue in schools? A difficult question for PM Modi under RSS pressure
8 years, 6 months ago

English or mother tongue in schools? A difficult question for PM Modi under RSS pressure

Firstpost  

In Gujarat, the RSS has blocked teaching of English in government schools till Class V, by when it is too late. And they also were worried about taking a course where the engineering terms would be newly coined Hindi words replacing basic English engineering terms they were already familiar with. English took root 250 years ago, Hindi will require a …

Fighting a losing battle
10 years, 2 months ago

Fighting a losing battle

Deccan Chronicle  

This is the time of the year when anxious parents begin running about to ensure that their kids get admission to a good school. Such schools will not just counter the evil influence of missionary schools but also produce model Indian children fully immersed in the right ideology. Missionary schools are bad, in the RSS scheme of things — “Your …

English medium in government schools: KCR
10 years, 6 months ago

English medium in government schools: KCR

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has announced that from the next academic year, English as a medium of instruction would be introduced across government schools. Coming back to the issue of adopting English medium in government schools, the Chief Minister cited the example of how China, where English had officially been ‘banned’, was now taking great leaps forward, primarily because …

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