Khammam: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu laid the foundation stone for new Integrated Residential Schools on the occasion of Vijaya Dasami. This event took place in Govindapuram, Khammam on Friday. Bhatti said that the schools will bring important changes to the State’s education system.
These schools are designed to provide quality education to all students. Bhatti explained that the goal is to help students become skilled enough to compete at a global level.
He also emphasized that these schools will close the gap between government and private education. The schools will offer modern facilities to students from all backgrounds, regardless of caste, religion, or economic status.
Bhatti assured the public that existing schools for SC, ST, Minority, and general categories would not be closed. The government will continue to support these schools by building permanent infrastructure. He said that the Congress government has always aimed to remove divisions in society, and these new schools reflect their vision of making education accessible to everyone.
Bhatti addressed concerns from the opposition, dismissing their criticisms. He said the Congress government is focused on development. Bhatti shared that he himself studied in government schools, and the new school model is designed to solve the problems he faced during his schooling.
Bhatti mentioned that both he and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy worked together on this concept. They carefully considered the needs and hopes of parents. The government has allocated Rs 5,000 crores to this project for this year alone.
The Deputy CM also spoke about other actions to improve education in the State. This includes the promotion of 21,419 teachers who had waited over a decade and the transfer of 34,706 teachers in a transparent manner. Additionally, Rs 1,100 crores have been set aside to fix basic issues like electricity and water supply in schools. This will ensure continuous power for digital classrooms and other facilities.
Bhatti revealed that the foundation for all 30 schools was laid across the state at the same time. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy laid the foundation in Shadnagar, Bhatti did it in Govindapuram, and other Ministers and MLAs did the same in their constituencies. This shows the government’s commitment to the project.
Finally, Bhatti talked about the facilities the schools will offer. These include large playgrounds, a dining hall, an open auditorium, and separate cricket and football grounds. He said the goal is to ensure no student feels left out, whether in sports or academics.
