Mega PTM enters the Guinness Records
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for being recognised as the largest PTM, with 53 lakh parents and teachers participating. The event witnessed a remarkable total footfall of 1.5 crore attendees, including students, alumni, school management, school management committee members, and philanthropists.
State education minister Nara Lokesh, upon receiving confirmation from Guinness world records, expressed pride in the recognition and dedicated it to all the teachers who worked tirelessly for the success of Mega PTM 2.0.
"It is heartening to see that Guinness world records has acknowledged the state's mission to rejuvenate public education and promote inclusive learning for all. We dedicate this award to the teaching community," said Lokesh.
The record was officially confirmed following an audit of data from mega PTM, which included three photographs, one video, verified counts of parents and teachers, and an independent witness statement from each participating school. All this evidence was collected through the LEAP App, a digital platform designed to enhance education delivery.
"Over 40 auditors appointed by GWR worked day and night to evaluate the data collected from over 61,000 schools in order to confirm the award. This Guinness recognition will further fuel the efforts of the state education department to strengthen the Andhra model of public education, ensuring quality and equitable education for all," said B Srinivasa Rao, State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Andhra Pradesh.
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