Minister declares Gurukul institutions as a benchmark for other States

Minister for Social Welfare, Koppula Eshwar, praised the Gurukul educational institutions in Telangana as a role model for other states. He stated that their achievements are a source of pride for the country. During the question hour in the Assembly, the Minister shared that the BRS government had established 731 Gurukul schools and spent over Rs.13,528 crores for their maintenance. He also mentioned that the government is upgrading the Gurukulas every year to provide quality education up to the degree level. The Minister criticized the previous governments in Andhra Pradesh for neglecting education, particularly for students belonging to marginalized communities. However, after the formation of Telangana State, Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao prioritized education and established a total of 731 Gurukul schools and colleges across the state.