Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced that the government is planning to introduce pre-school education in government schools. This would include nursery, Lower Kindergarten (LKG), and Upper Kindergarten (UKG) classes. The aim is to improve the quality of early education in public schools and reduce the gap between government and private institutions.
The Chief Minister made this announcement during the opening of the new Young India Police School (YIPS) in Manchirevula, Hyderabad. He said that education, jobs, and healthcare are the top priorities for his government. “The future of our country depends on strong classrooms,” he said.
The Young India Police School was created to help families of police officers who often struggle to focus on their children’s education due to their demanding jobs. The school will serve the children of police personnel, from home guards to top-ranking officers, and will provide quality education and good facilities.
Mr. Reddy pointed out that even though government schools have well-qualified teachers, many parents prefer private schools because they offer pre-school education from age three. In contrast, public schools usually start at age five. He asked why parents should have to wait when private schools already offer early education.
To address this, the government is also considering free transportation for underprivileged children in government schools, similar to what private schools offer. This move is expected to attract more students and improve the overall quality of education in public institutions.
Currently, Telangana has around 29,000 government schools with 18.5 lakh students. In comparison, private schools number about 11,500 and serve over 30 lakh students. The Chief Minister said this difference shows the need for reforms in the public education system.
He also emphasized that “Young India” is more than just a name—it represents the government’s vision. Initiatives like the Young India Skills University (YISU), Young India Sports University, and Young India Sports Academy are being launched to prepare students for jobs. The first batch of YISU graduates even achieved 100% job placement.
The government also plans to set up 58 Young India Integrated Residential Schools for students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Class (BC), and minority communities. These schools will offer a complete education experience, similar to Army and Sainik schools.
Mr. Reddy said that the new police school should also become a model of excellence. “Let’s build a brand where students proudly say they studied at a police school,” he said, promising full support from kindergarten to higher education.
He appealed to corporate companies in Hyderabad to contribute to a ₹100 crore fund for the police school under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. “The government will do its part,” he assured.
The Chief Minister praised the quick development of the school’s campus and called for even better facilities. He encouraged parents to inspire their children and promised the government’s full support for education.
The event was attended by Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, various MLAs and MLCs, Telangana DGP Jitender, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, YIPS In-Charge CV Anand, Additional DGP Stephen Ravindra, senior police officers, and their families.
