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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
VRMCHS turned centre for power politics: Parvathareddy
Nellore: YSRCP Nellore district working president and MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy has alleged that MA&UD Minister P Narayana had vested interests in converting the name of the old educational institution – Venkatagiri Raja High School – as VR Municipal Corporation High School (VRMCHS). Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, the MLC pointed out that the conversion of name of the school was against the norms with the official machinery turning at the behest of the Minister. He recalled that court has appointed Joint Collector as Special Officer by confining his power to look after the salaries of employees and protection of institution. But the JC had transferred the Rs 1,000 crore worth properties of VR High School to Nellore Municipal Corporation against court guidelines, he criticised, adding that such move will lead to misuse of VRHS properties in the mask of power by the ruling party leaders. The MLC has pointed out that instead of providing seats to the real poor children in the VRMCHS, 90 per cent of the seats against the total 1,063 seats, were given to the people recommended by 264 TDP leaders and students pursuing studies in corporate schools like Sri Chaitnya (32), Ratnam (28) Narayana (28), and 418 students studying in various municipal schools in the city. He also pointed out that against the requirement of 80 teaching staff in VRMCHS, the government has deployed six teachers on deputation and five cluster in-charges and 26 Second Grade Teachers (SGTs). He alleged that instead of purchasing new buses for VRMCHS, buses were hired from Narayana Educational Institutions for Rs 1.2 lakh on monthly rental basis. The MLC questioned, why the coalition government has provided seats based on the recommendations of party leaders, if it is keen on promoting corporate education to the poor.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Anam comments stirs political tension
Nellore: The statement of Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy sparked controversy, which he said at the public meeting at VRC grounds on the occasion of inauguration of Venkatagiri Raja Municipal Corporation High School (VRMCHS) in Nellore on Monday. Minister Lokesh inaugurated VRMCHS on Monday, which was once called as VR High School and renovated with Rs 15 crore with the initiation of Minister P Narayana. It was renamed as VRMCHS. Anam criticised the renaming of the school to VRMCHS, indirectly warning Narayana of dire consequences if the original name, VR High School, wasn't restored. Anam argued that renaming the school, despite its renovation through Narayana's efforts, was unjustified. He demanded that Narayana and the Nellore Municipal Commissioner explain the rationale behind the name change, even with philanthropic funding. He expressed concern that such actions could lead to all 54 municipal schools in Nellore falling under corporate control, away from the Nellore Municipal Corporation's authority. Minister Anam emphasised that past philanthropists, contractors, and bankers, who donated significantly to revive VR High School and its institutions never pushed for corporatisation, as they lacked vested interests. He recalled how corporate education, originating from Guntur district years ago, burdened poor and middle-class families with high costs, making municipal schools their only viable option. He noted that many politicians in Nellore, including his family, came from modest backgrounds, unlike Narayana, whom he claimed entered politics from the corporate sector. He clarified that he supported reviving municipal schools with external funding but urged that their original names be preserved. Minister Ramanarayana Reddy's remarks, made during the VRMCHS inauguration, stirred political tension, highlighting the clash between preserving traditional identities and modernising educational institutions through corporate involvement. He humbly requested Narayana to reconsider renaming municipal schools, advocating for their historical names to remain intact.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Lokesh to inaugurate VR High School today
Nellore: It is unimaginable for poor students to dream of studying in corporate schools due to high costs. However, Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana has made this dream a reality by facilitating admissions for 1,050 students from play class to 10th grade at Venkatagiri Rajas High School, now renamed VR Municipal Corporation High School (VRMCHS), located in the heart of Nellore city. HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will inaugurate VRMCHS on Monday (July 7). Students at VRMCHS will receive free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and bus services. Notably, this is the first school to introduce digital education on panel boards with international standards, a pioneering initiative in the region. The P-4 concept, envisioned by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, inspired Narayana, a former student and part-time lecturer at VR institutions, to reopen the school, which had closed in 2021. Nagarjuna Construction Company donated Rs 15 crore for renovations and infrastructure as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. A Venkatamma, a daily-wage laborer from Ranganayakula Pet, expressed gratitude, saying, 'I never dreamed my son could study at VRMCHS. Thanks to Narayana Sir, his corporate education is now a reality.' During the 2024 elections, Narayana noticed many students unable to afford corporate schools due to poverty, prompting him to provide accessible education with philanthropists' support. He stated, 'As a former VR student, I felt responsible for reopening VRMCHS. I'm confident all 54 municipal schools will transform similarly.' Historically, VR High School has a rich legacy. In 1875, Sunkuru Narayana Swamy Chetty founded the Anglo Vernacular School (AVS) with 152 students but stepped down due to financial issues. Later, Haji Mahammodh Rahiman Tullah reopened it after purchasing the land for Rs 2,400, but it closed again by 1886. Raja Krishna Yachendra Bahadur, the 28th Raja of Venkatagiri, established a permanent fund of Rs 50,000, renaming it Venkatagiri Raja School. Eminent figures like former CM Bejawada Gopala Reddy and high court judges studied there. Despite its past glory, VR institutions, including VR Degree College and VR Law College, faced closure in 2021 due to court disputes, leading to VRMCHS's revival.
