There is a pattern to N Chandrababu Naidu’s governance. Whenever he comes to power, the first step he takes up is redeveloping roads. He declared that he will make the state pothole free by Sankranti at a cost of Rs 861 crore. Another sector that he has set his eyes on is education. With his son Nara Lokesh, Minister for Education and IT spearheading the initiative the father-son duo have begun with a slew of projects.
The first step was the approval for the recruitment of 16,347 teachers which is set to conclude by the end of the academic year. The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was conducted in which 1,87,256 candidates qualified. Additionally, the controversial GO 117, introduced by the previous administration and criticized for disadvantaged rural students was scrapped. In its place, a fresh draft policy for teacher recruitment has been introduced.
A mega parent-teacher meeting was held across the state on December 7, 2024 covering 44,000 schools fostering stronger school-community ties. Spiritual leader Chaganti Koteswara Rao’s insights, moral education are being integrated into the curriculum to instill values in students.
Out-of-school children are being brought into the fold with the setting up of Non-Residential Special Training Centers (NRSTCs) and seasonal hostels. Notably, 80% of enrolled students have already been issued APAAR IDs. In collaboration with IIT Madras, Andhra Pradesh is also advancing students’ digital skills.
To evaluate and enhance school performance, a star rating system based on parameters like student attendance, academic performance, and infrastructure quality has been introduced across over 44,000 schools. Principals are undergoing leadership training.
The mid-day meal program has also been revamped, featuring region-specific menus. From January 2025, a mid-day meal scheme will be implemented across 475 junior colleges.
Over the next six months, the government plans to launch a comprehensive “One School-One App” dashboard to monitor school performance, organize a state-level science expo, and host national-level sports meets. Holistic report cards and health profiles for students will continue to be issued. New uniforms and school bags will be distributed to all students from grades 1 to 12 by the next academic year.
The curriculum is set for a major overhaul in the 2025-26 academic year to align with evolving educational needs. Through partnerships with IIT Madras, the Vidya Shakti program will enhance teaching methodologies.
Online leadership courses for school principals and a focus on integrating digital and physical education infrastructure are also on the anvil.
SIX MONTHS REPORT CARD
- 16,347 teachers to be recruited by end of academic year
- GO 117 scrapped: New Teacher Recruitment Policy Introduced in Andhra Pradesh
- Mega Parent-Teacher Meet held across 44,000 schools strengthens community ties
- Andhra Pradesh collaborates with IIT Madras
- Out-of-School children to benefit from Special Training Centers and Seasonal Hostels
- Star Rating System to evaluate 44,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh
- Revamped Mid-Day Meal scheme to launch in Junior Colleges by January 2025
- New curriculum and digital infrastructure set to transform Andhra Pradesh Education by 2025
- ‘One School-One App’ Dashboard to Monitor Performance across State Schools
- National-Level Sports Meets and State-Level Science Expo planned in Andhra Pradesh
- Holistic Student Profiles and New Uniforms for Grades 1–12 by next Academic Year
- Leadership training for principals to enhance school management in Andhra Pradesh
- Vidya Shakti program to revolutionize teaching methodologies across Andhra Pradesh
