Andhra Pradesh minister Lokesh unveils bold reforms in education, aims to surpass private institutions in 4 years
on Monday announced comprehensive reforms to elevate govt education standards beyond private institutions. He expressed optimism about achieving significant progress within four years.
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At the 'Shining Stars Awards 2025' on Monday, Lokesh honoured 95 10th-grade and 26 intermediate high achievers. He outlined a 100-day action strategy for improved outcomes, highlighting initiatives such as providing books and midday meals in govt junior colleges. He stressed his commitment to nurturing AP's young talents, encouraging future govt school graduates to return and inspire younger students.
Addressing the 10th-grade students, he emphasised that life presents the real challenge ahead.
He cited chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's exemplary discipline at 75 years, maintaining remarkable energy through extensive programmes like the three-day Mahanadu.
"For college-bound students, life takes a new turn. One wrong choice can be detrimental. Your conduct should honour your parents. The 'No to Drugs, Bro' campaign, initiated after witnessing a mother's distress in Chandragiri constituency during Yuvagalam Padayatra, demonstrates our govt's anti-drug stance.
Poor decisions affect both you and your family," Lokesh advised.
He encouraged students to maintain humility whilst achieving success. Sharing his personal experience, he said, "I chose Mangalagiri, where TDP never succeeded, for elections. Despite losing in 2019, I persevered for five years, achieving the third-highest majority statewide. I accepted the challenging education portfolio despite contrary advice."
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AP aims to achieve complete literacy within four years through 'Mission Akshara Andhra', addressing its current low literacy ranking. The minister acknowledged India's strong response to terrorism under Modi's leadership, referencing AP's loss of Army jawan Murali Nayak in Operation Sindoor.
Students ahare aspirations on dream wall
Students documented their ambitions on dedicated walls. G. Jithu aspires to become a software engineer, G.
Jagadish aims for IAS, and C.H. Priyanka wants to teach. Bodela Jyotsna plans to contribute to infrastructure development as an engineer, R. Prajna aims to serve as a doctor, Vavilapalli Gayatri targets AI engineering, and Komarapu Gunashree wishes to innovate in software engineering.
Gratitude & promises
Students expressed appreciation on the Gratitude Wall. K. Lokesh pledged to pursue doctorate studies and support his parents.
Praharshini thanked Minister Lokesh and the college staff. Komarapu Gunashree acknowledged Chandrababu and Lokesh's encouragement. The minister assured continued support for students' aspirations. Senior officials and dignitaries attended the event.
The event was attended by state ministers Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Gummadi Sandhya Rani, whip Toyaka Jagadeeshwari, MLAs Bonela Vijayachandra and Nimmaka Jayakrishna, Education Secretary Kona Shashidhar, Intermediate Education Director Krithika Shukla, College Education Director Narayana Bharat Gupta, MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi, Collector Shyam Prasad, ITDA PO Ashutosh Srivastava, and others.
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