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Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Enhancing quality of education is goal: Lokesh
Undavalli: TheAndhra Pradesh government's primary goal is to enhance the quality of education in public schools and consequently boost admissions, stated Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh. He emphasised that the ultimate aim is for government schools to display 'Admissions Closed' boards, signalling a strong trust from parents in the quality of education provided. Minister Lokesh made these remarks while felicitating Yelamanchili Durga Bhavani, headmistress of Penamaluru ZP High School in Krishna district, with the 'Shining Teacher' award at his Undavalli residence. She was honoured with a shawl and a memento for her exemplary dedication and the outstanding results achieved under her leadership. 'Our sole objective is to see a decline in private school admissions and a rise in government school admissions over the next four years,' Minister Lokesh asserted. 'Only then will parents trust that government schools offer quality education, and that's when we will truly have achieved our goal. We are committed to working with utmost sincerity towards this,' he said. Yelamanchili Durga Bhavani, who served as the Headmistress of Penamaluru Zilla Parishad High School in Krishna district for the past five years, has demonstrated exceptional commitment to her profession, fostering comprehensive student development. Under her guidance 54 students scored over 500 marks in the 2025 10th public examinations, 7 students secured admissions into prestigious IIITs, dozens of students consistently achieved NMMS scholarships for three consecutive years, the school organised a Graduation Day event, a first for a government school in the state, the school was selected under the PM-SHRI Yojana scheme, through community mobilisation, the school provided wall arts, dance, music classes, and computer training, the school emerged as a hub for innovative solutions under her leadership. Through the Atal Tinkering Lab, students developed novel solutions to everyday problems. Innovations included a machine for drying wet paddy, an iron box heat control incline, a blower made from old materials to clean school waste, and an alcohol-sensing helmet. During the felicitation, the Minister for Education and IT also sought advice and suggestions from headmistress Durga Bhavani on measures to strengthen government schools. He commended her for setting a benchmark for all teachers with her outstanding performance.
United News of India
6 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
CMO orders inspection of ultrasound machines
Dharamshala, July 16 (UNI) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Rajesh Guleri today directed all concerned medical officers in Kangra district to conduct inspections of ultrasound machines installed across healthcare institutions. The directive came during a district-level review meeting held at the Zonal Hospital here. Chairing the meeting, Dr. Guleri lauded Kangra district's commendable achievements under the government's Kayakalp programme, which encourages cleanliness, hygiene, and quality healthcare services. He informed that 131 health institutions across the district qualified under various categories of Kayakalp standards this year. Among the top performers in Category-1 (large institutions) were Civil Hospital Palampur, which was awarded first place and a prize of Rs 35 lakh, Zonal Hospital Dharamshala, awarded second place, and Civil Hospital Kangra, received a consolation award for its first-time participation. CMO said that in Category-2, CHC Bir received a consolation award with a prize of Rs one lakh. In Category-3 (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) PHC Dhaduan won first place and Rs two lakh, Kot Palahadi Health Block (Nurpur) secured first place, Dhandol Health Block (Mahakal) was ranked second, and Vadoohi Health Block (Nurpur) bagged third place. Dr. Guleri also reviewed the progress of several government health programmes, including the TB Eradication Programme, Rashtriya Bal Suraksha Karyakram (RBSK), Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), PM-SHRI Yojana, and the National Immunization Mission. He issued detailed instructions to all Block Medical Officers (BMOs) to strengthen the implementation of these schemes. The meeting was attended by MS of Zonal Hospital Dr. Anuradha Sharma, District TB Officer Dr. Rajesh Sood, SMO Kangra, District Programme Officers, all BMOs, and staff members. Dr. Rajesh Sood conducted the proceedings of the meeting. UNI AR SS
