Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed his intent to bring sweeping reforms in the state’s education system by taking inspiration from the Delhi model shaped under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership. Speaking on Teachers’ Day, he highlighted how Delhi’s public schools witnessed visible changes through better infrastructure, training for teachers, and emphasis on quality learning. He said that Telangana too deserves similar transformation so that students from government schools can compete with the best.
I chose to write about this because education is the foundation of every state’s growth, and reforms in this sector directly impact future generations. Telangana has made rapid strides in areas like IT and urban development, but when it comes to school education, gaps still remain. By looking at Delhi’s example, where government schools have become role models in many ways, Telangana has a chance to replicate that success. It is important to understand this shift because if implemented sincerely, such reforms can bridge the gap between private and public schooling, reduce dropouts, and improve literacy levels in rural as well as urban areas. Discussing these developments helps us see where the state stands and what changes could benefit students, teachers, and families alike.
What Revanth Reddy said
The Chief Minister pointed out that many parents in Delhi have started preferring government schools over private ones after reforms were introduced. He believes that Telangana can also achieve similar results by improving classrooms, ensuring accountability in teaching, and providing training to teachers.
Why Delhi’s model is seen as a success
Delhi’s education reforms gained attention nationwide because of:
- Modernisation of classrooms with smart boards and better facilities
- Regular training and foreign exposure visits for teachers
- Formation of School Management Committees with parent involvement
- Higher budget allocation for school education compared to most states
These steps created confidence among students and parents, and learning outcomes improved steadily.
Telangana’s challenges and opportunities
While Telangana has invested in schemes like free uniforms, textbooks, and mid-day meals, issues like poor infrastructure in rural schools, shortage of teachers, and lack of advanced teaching methods still exist. By adopting proven strategies like teacher development programmes and transparent monitoring systems, these gaps can be narrowed.
A step towards inclusive education
Education reforms also mean addressing inequality. If government schools offer quality education, children from marginalised families will get a fair chance to succeed. This aligns with Revanth’s idea of making Telangana’s education system more inclusive and competitive at the national level.
