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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh minister Lokesh unveils bold reforms in education, aims to surpass private institutions in 4 years
Parvathipuram: Education minister Nara on Monday announced comprehensive reforms to elevate govt education standards beyond private institutions. He expressed optimism about achieving significant progress within four years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State aims to enhance public education quality above private sector: Minister Lokesh
PARVATHIPURAM: The state education minister, Nara Lokesh, announced comprehensive reforms to elevate govt education standards beyond private institutions. He expressed optimism about achieving significant progress within four years. At the Shining Stars Awards 2025 on Monday, Minister Lokesh honoured 95 tenth-grade and 26 intermediate high achievers. He outlined a 100-day action strategy for improved outcomes, highlighting initiatives like 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. He said the AP govt's goal is to showcase the AP model to the world in the next two years by achieving number one in all fields. The govt is focusing on libraries at village, mandal, and constituency levels and setting up regional libraries. Steps are being taken to establish a world-class library in Amaravati. Students should focus not only on education but also on sports, NCC, and yoga. Minister Lokesh announced that cash incentives and laptops will be provided to students who secure seats in higher educational institutions, just like before. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo He said govt will encourage students secure seats in IITs and NITs. Addressing the tenth-grade students, he emphasised that life presents the real challenge ahead. He cited Chief Minister Chandrababu'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." 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 Murali Nayak in Operation Sindoor. The event concluded with students joining Lokesh in singing Vande Mataram. Students Share 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 and 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. 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.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NDA celebrates first anniversary of people's massive mandate in Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: June 4 marked a turning point in the State's political history as leaders across the ruling coalition commemorated the first anniversary of their victory as a triumph of democracy over 'anarchic and destructive rule'. The day was celebrated in a big way, highlighting the transformation in governance and public sentiment since the people's massive mandate in 2024. At the State Secretariat, Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh presented copies of the coffee table book on his Yuvagalam Padayatra to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other Cabinet members. The book, visually chronicling the padayatra that played a pivotal role in shaping the State's political narrative, was lauded by Pawan Kalyan. Reflecting on the day, Lokesh said, 'Exactly a year ago, the people's aspirations triumphed over a regime of destruction. It was a historic victory of five crore people against anarchic and divisive rule.' With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blessings, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's experience, and Pawan Kalyan's ambition, the reconstruction of the State has begun. The people's government is committed to development and welfare, he said, adding, 'I thank the people for their trust in the NDA, and urge continued support to keep Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of progress. Greetings on People's Verdict Day!'
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Lokesh presents copies of coffee-table book on ‘Yuvagalam Padayatra' to Pawan, Ministers
IT & HRD Minister N. Lokesh presented copies of the coffee-table book on his 'Yuvagalam Padayatra' to Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan at the Secretariat on Wednesday. He also presented the book to Ministers Payyavula Keshav, Vangalapudi Anitha, K. Atchannaidu, Nadendla Manohar, P. Narayana, D. Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Y. Satya Kumar, Kolusu Parthasarathy, . Farooq, T.G. Bharat, Anagani Satya Prasad, S. Savitha, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Kollu Ravindra, Nimmala Rama Naidu, G. Sandhya Rani, V. Subhash and Kondapalli Srinivas. Receiving the book, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said the 'Yuvagalam Padayatra' had a profound impact on the people, and it awakened them to the danger of re-electing the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) for which self-interests mattered the most than the development of the State and public well-being. He praised Mr. Lokesh for giving a vivid detail of the experiences gained by him during his marathon walk across the State, while noting that it had been exactly one year since the YSRCP's misrule had come to an end.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh MLA hails CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu as role model for electricity reforms in country
TIRUPATI: Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy asserted that chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu was a role model for electricity reforms for the entire country. During his address on the second day of the TDP's Mahanadu held at Kadapa, Kotamreddy recalled that while 16 chief ministers who ruled Andhra Pradesh in the past could produce only 5,000 MW of power during their combined regime, Nara Chandrababu Naidu generated 15,000 MW of power during his tenure alone. 'While power cuts and interrupted power supply were the order of the day back then, today the people of the state are enjoying the fruits of uninterrupted power supply because of the electricity reforms brought by our visionary leader Nara Chandrababu Naidu,' the Nellore Rural MLA asserted. Criticising the previous YSRCP govt, Kotamreddy asserted that it destroyed all systems in the state and brought it to a point where even paying salaries to the employees became a daunting task. He stressed that if Chandrababu Naidu didn't become chief minister, the state wouldn't have been able to progress in any manner from the ruins of the erstwhile regime. The Nellore Rural MLA also recalled how Nara Lokesh, through his Yuvagalam Padayatra, restored confidence among the people of the state. 'The then YSRCP govt created all kinds of hurdles for his Padayatra, but Lokesh marched forward without any fear of the cases or the brutal force being unleashed against him by the then regime. Today, the time has come for Lokesh to play a bigger role in the party in order to further strengthen the party before the 2029 general elections in the state,' Kotamreddy asserted.
