New Education System in Telangana
The Telangana government will implement a 10+2 grade education system from the next academic year, effectively removing the separate ‘intermediate’ system. This change will integrate classes 11 and 12 into the existing school structure.
Changes to the School Structure
The education system will be divided into three levels: primary (nursery to class 4), secondary education (classes 5 to 8), and senior secondary education (classes 9 to 12).
Addressing Dropout Rates
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed concern about students discontinuing education after class 10, particularly among girls and students from marginalized communities. He highlighted that dropout rates are lower in schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, which offer education up to class 12.
Criticism of Existing System
Currently, students in Telangana state board schools study for the ‘intermediate’ examination at junior colleges overseen by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education. These colleges often focus on coaching for engineering and medical entrance exams, and have faced criticism for placing excessive academic pressure on students.
Government Support for Staff
The Chief Minister assured that the employment and retirement benefits of lecturers and non-teaching staff in junior colleges will remain unchanged.
New Initiatives
Officials have been instructed to relocate government-run welfare hostels and residential schools from rented buildings and to construct facilities with adequate toilets and water supply. Recruitment for faculty positions in state universities will also be accelerated.
Young India Residential Schools
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, Young India Residential Schools will be ready from next academic year.
Source: The News Minute. Featured image credit: The News Minute.
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