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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. terms BRS criticism of budget enhancement for Young India Integrated Residential Schools as politically motivated
The State Government has refuted allegations surrounding the enhancement of the Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) budget, terming the criticism both baseless and politically-motivated. The officials said that the objective of establishing YIIRS was to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and high-quality teaching and learning equipment to students, most of whom come from disadvantaged and rural areas. The new residential complexes are designed to accommodate up to 2,650 students and will include modern boarding facilities, residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, and sports facilities that meet international standards. Purpose-built campuses Officials highlighted that the government inherited from the previous administration nearly 600 residential schools operating out of private buildings, many of which lack basic amenities. It is imperative to move these schools into purpose-built campuses to provide a safe and conducive environment for learning. The architectural plan for each YIIRS covers a total built-up area of 5.36 lakh square feet, featuring Four academic blocks (G+2 floors) – 1,60,339 sq. ft.m Six dormitory blocks (G+3 floors) – 2,57,451 sq. ft., Dining cum kitchen block (G+1 floors) – 41,860 sq. ft., Principal quarters (4 units of 3 BHK, G+1 floors) – 7,483 sq. ft., Staff quarters (48 units of 2 BHK, G+3 floors) – 61,378 sq. ft. and Additional quarters (8 units of 1 BHK, G+1 floor) – 7,324 sq. ft. Transparent process Responding to allegations of cost escalation, the government clarified that all project estimates have been meticulously prepared using standard engineering designs and scheduled rates. The per square foot construction cost for the YIIRS is ₹3,730, significantly lower than the rates fixed for Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOC) during the previous BRS regime. During the BRS regime, the cost was Siddipet IDOC: ₹4,058/sq. ft., Sircilla IDOC: ₹4,990/sq. ft., Mulugu IDOC: ₹3,994/sq. ft. and Warangal East IDOC: ₹4,875/sq. ft. This proves beyond doubt that the claims of inflated costs are baseless. The construction cost under the current government is more economical than the projects approved two years ago under the previous administration, an official said.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Future of country is in the classrooms: CM Revanth Reddy
Individuals in society are recognised for their education rather than their caste affiliation. Dalits, tribals and weaker sections in the State must give up their sense of inferiority and be more confident for the government is establishing Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIRS) to prepare them to compete on the world stage, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday. Speaking at the awards distribution ceremony for students of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) held at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan here, he said that leaders who strive for people will be remembered in history — such as Suravaram Pratap Reddy after whom the Telugu University is named now and the women's university after 'Veeranari' Chakali Ilamma. 'Why did the BRS government not take steps to encourage weaker sections as stakeholders in the government by providing education? They had introduced goat, sheep and fish distribution schemes and neglected the weaker sections,' he said. Mr. Reddy added that his government made several Dalit appointments — such as the first Dalit Vice Chancellor in the history of Osmania University, Telangana Education Commission Chairman Akunuri Murali and Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar — 'and all of them have been recognised because of their educational background and not caste.' Exhorting students to work hard to excel in their careers, to make their parents and the State proud, Mr. Reddy said the future of the country is in the classrooms. Future of children At the event, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka shared the government's resolve to build a socially just Telangana. Citing allocation and utilisation of funds under SC/ST Sub-Plan of ₹40,232 crore for SC welfare and ₹17,169 crore for ST welfare in the recent budget, and carrying forward the the unspent funds of ₹13,223 crore and ₹1,296 crore respectively by the previous government, he said the government is committed to the people and for a comprehensive development. Affirming the government's commitment for the development of children from BC, SC, ST, minorities and economically weaker sections, Mr. Vikramarka said, 'the future of these children is indeed the future of our State — we are ready to spend any amount for their development.'
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Young India Integrated Residential Schools will set new benchmarks in education, make nation proud: Bhatti
The Young India Integrated Residential Schools being established by the Telangana government based on the concept of egalitarian education will set new benchmarks in the realm of education, making Telangana role model for the entire country, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Saturday. As many as 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools are being set up in the State with an outlay of Rs 21,000 crore, he said, adding that the main objective of these schools is to create exceptional human resources for society through outstanding intellectual development. He was speaking after performing Bhoomi Puja for the Young India Integrated Residential School at Laxmipuram village in Bonakal mandal of Khammam district on Saturday. He said, 'These schools are being established as a brand of the Telangana government to provide quality education of international standards to lakhs of students and to groom them with extraordinary wisdom to enable them compete globally.' He also slammed the previous BRS regime, accusing it of failing to implement its much-touted promise to provide free education from KG to PG during its nearly decade-long rule. Earlier, the School Teachers' Federation (STF) State president Devarakonda Saidulu and leaders of BC Employees' Association felicitated Mr. Vikramarka at a programme in Khammam. The leaders of the BC Association said that the caste census offers a solution to the centuries-old suppression of BCs.
