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New Indian Express
29-07-2025
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- New Indian Express
Andhra's mega parent-teacher meeting sets Guinness Record
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has etched its name in the Guinness World Records by successfully organising the world's largest Parent-Teacher Meeting (Mega PTM), held simultaneously across more than 61,000 government schools in the State. The landmark achievement was formally announced by Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday, who credited the feat to the unwavering commitment of teachers, education officials, students, and the wider community. According to Guinness World Records, over 53.4 lakh parents and teachers participated directly in the event. When including students, alumni, School Management Committees (SMCs), education volunteers, donors, and public representatives, total participation crossed 1.5 crore (15.2 million), making it the largest gathering of its kind ever recorded globally. The Mega PTM is part of the government's larger mission to revitalise public education by improving infrastructure, integrating digital tools, enhancing transparency, and fostering community ownership. Under the AP Model Schools initiative, the state is working toward a futuristic, inclusive education system that aligns with its broader vision of becoming a global hub for knowledge and innovation, referred to as 'Quantum Valley.' To ensure credibility and scale, each school was required to submit detailed participation evidence via the LEAP App—a digital platform developed by the state government to streamline academic planning and performance monitoring. Schools uploaded three photographs, one video, verified participant counts, and witness reports. The verification process involved over 40 Guinness-appointed auditors who rigorously reviewed data submitted from the participating schools. Minister Lokesh emphasised that the achievement goes beyond numbers. 'This milestone reflects our commitment to making education a shared, community-driven effort. It is a tribute to the teachers who continue to be the backbone of this transformation,' he said. Samagra Shiksha Project Director B Srinivasa Rao hailed the recognition as a powerful endorsement of the reforms under way. He noted that the state is building a more equitable, quality-focused education ecosystem through inclusive initiatives and technology-led monitoring. The Guinness World Records certificate will be formally presented in the second week of August at a special event in Amaravati.
Time of India
28-07-2025
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- Time of India
Mega PTM enters the Guinness Records
Visakhapatnam: The mega parent-teacher meeting 2.0 conducted in July has entered the Guinness world records 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.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mega PTM with 2 crore participants in AP today
1 2 Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh education department will conduct a statewide mega parent-teacher meeting on July 10, Thursday. The event is expected to draw over two crore participants. They include nearly 75 lakh students, 3.32 lakh teachers, and 1.49 crore parents, donors, and other stakeholders across 61,000 educational institutions. The AP govt is aiming to set a Guinness World Record with this mega PTM. When a similar mega PTM was held in Dec 2024 for the last academic year, 25.46 lakh parents, 27,395 alumni, 22,200 donors, and 36,918 public representatives participated across 44,956 schools. In addition to the regular parent-teacher-student interactions, local MLAs, ministers, and district collectors visited several schools during the event. They engaged with parents, teachers, and students to inspire pupils towards achieving excellence. Schools, decorated for the occasion, hosted a range of activities that brought joy and excitement to students. Building on last year's success, the education department is planning to further expand the reach of this year's PTM. Samagra Shiksha state project director, B. Srinivasa Rao, said that the mega PTM, which was successfully organised last year, will be held again with the same spirit on Thursday as Mega PTM 2.0, this time with the aim of setting a Guinness World Record. "As per the guidelines provided by the Guinness World Records team, an individual who is not from the education department or a parent must be registered as a witness in the LEAP App during Mega PTM 2.0 registration. The witness can be a sarpanch, MPTC member, retired government employee, donor, alumnus, or any credible person from the school community," said Rao. "Witness entry in the LEAP App is mandatory only for the Guinness record attempt and there is no other intent or hidden purpose behind this requirement. The state is aiming for participation of over 2.28 crore people to create a new Guinness World Record. The state govt is undertaking this initiative to ensure quality education for all children and to promote holistic development across the state. This goal can be achieved through a strong partnership between the school education department and the wider community. The role of parents is particularly crucial in the context of the Right to Education Act and the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, both of which emphasise public participation in educational progress," said Rao.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Make elaborate arrangements for mega parents-teachers meeting on July 10, Eluru District Collector tells officials
Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi has directed officials to make elaborate arrangements for the mega parents-teachers meeting scheduled to be held on July 10 across all schools and junior colleges in the district. In a video conference held on Sunday with officials from various departments, the Collector reviewed the preparedness for the event. She informed that the programme would be conducted in 2,368 schools—including 1,810 government and 558 private institutions—and 140 junior colleges. She instructed that invitations be printed and distributed to parents and prominent community members to ensure their active participation. The event should be conducted in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong turnout from students, parents, and dignitaries, she emphasised. Ms. Vetriselvi directed that all students attend in proper school uniforms and that a cheerful and celebratory environment be maintained throughout. Given the anticipated large turnout, she stressed the need for safe and hygienic meal arrangements. Fire safety protocols must be strictly implemented in school kitchens, and fire services should remain on standby to prevent any untoward incidents. Mass tree plantation drive As part of the programme, a mass tree plantation drive will be undertaken. The Forest Department has prepared 1,64,170 saplings, which will be distributed to schools through nearby nurseries. Students will plant these saplings on their respective school premises. The Collector also instructed private school managements to conduct the event with equal enthusiasm and to organise preparatory meetings. A special control room will be set up to monitor the arrangements. All event-related activities—including preparations and real-time execution—must be documented and updated on the LEAP App. Health check-ups Meanwhile, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) informed that health check-ups have already been completed for 1,54,113 students in government schools, while screenings for junior college students will conclude within two days. Health cards are being prepared for distribution.
Hans India
27-05-2025
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- Hans India
Training enhances teachers' professional skills
Vijayawada: Director of School Education, Vijay Rama Raju V emphasised that everyone must work with dedication towards the development of education and schools. On Monday, he inaugurated a three-day State-level training programme for 416 State Resource Persons (SRPs) organised by SCERT at KL University (Vaddeswaram, Guntur). Addressing the participants, Rama Raju said that the training is being provided on the Academic Calendar, Teachers' Handbook, Student Assessment Booklets, LEAP App and more. He stated that this training will enhance the professional standards of teachers and will help State's education system reach international standards. He urged teachers to dedicate themselves fully to teaching throughout the academic year. Plans prepared weekly and monthly, starting from the first day of the academic year, will be implemented in schools from this academic session. He also informed that a Bridge Course will be conducted for students of Grades 3, 6, and 9 in the academic year 2025–26. The Director added that the monthly cluster meetings will also contribute significantly to improving both the teachers skills and students learning outcomes. SCERT Director MV Krishna Reddy stated that this training will enhance the professional competencies of teachers. KL University Registrar Dr K Subbarao, Dean KRS Prasad, SSC SCERT faculty and staff also participated in the programme.
