Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates AVN Lakefield Global School at Ibrahimpatnam

Chief Minister Sri Revanth Reddy stated that there is a need to contemplate alternative strategies to confront the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is looming like a tsunami. He emphasized that if white-collar jobs are lost due to AI, the nation’s economy would be pushed toward extreme peril; consequently, he stressed the necessity of adapting the environment to accommodate blue-collar jobs as an alternative.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the AVN Lakefield Global School, established in Ibrahimpatnam by academician and MLC, Mr. AVN Reddy. Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Minister explained that the government is introducing various reforms in the education sector to align with the changing circumstances.

He called upon everyone to reflect on the severity of the challenges the nation is poised to face amidst this “AI tsunami.” He further asserted the critical need to provide quality education to children. “Although education is accessible in every village, governments have failed to provide quality education. All public representatives must reflect on where exactly we have fallen short. Given the prevailing circumstances, there is a need to take certain tough decisions. A beginning must be made somewhere. There is a pressing need to empower the system.

The Telangana government is demonstrating special attention and interest in the education sector. As part of this initiative, we have commenced the construction of ‘Young India Integrated Residential Schools’ (YIIRS) across one hundred constituencies, designed to accommodate 2,500 students in each school. Work on 59 of these schools has already begun.

We are facing a situation where a student studying in the third grade is unable to read a first-grade textbook. A student in the sixth grade is unable to read a third-grade textbook. The quality of education is on the decline. This situation poses an extreme danger to the very future of the nation.

The government spends ₹1,08,000 on every student enrolled in government schools. We are allocating 8.3 percent of our budget funds towards education. Unlike private educational institutions, government schools currently lack the Nursery, LKG, and UKG system.

While there are 1.8 million students enrolled in 26,000 government schools across the state, 3.3 million students are studying in 11,000 private schools. It is precisely because of the government’s failure that people are gravitating towards private institutions.

Therefore, starting from the upcoming academic year, we are introducing—on an experimental basis—a comprehensive education system spanning from Nursery to the 12th grade in one hundred government schools.” “In the Hyderabad Core Urban Area (#CURE)—which has a population of 1.34 crores—we are rationalizing schools and are experimentally launching ‘Model Schools.’

One of the reasons for the success of private schools is their adoption of systems such as Nursery and LKG classes, along with the provision of transportation facilities. Therefore, the government intends to provide similar transportation facilities to students in government schools as well. In addition to this, we have decided to provide breakfast and lunch—specifically, nutritious meals.

Students must excel not only in academics but also in sports. The government will actively encourage those who demonstrate excellence in sports. The Prime Minister is striving to host the #Olympics in India in 2034. We are working with the specific goal of winning gold medals in those Olympics,” the Chief Minister explained.

Legislative Council Chairman Mr. Gutha Sukender, Union Minister Mr. Kishan Reddy, and Members of Parliament Ms. Aruna DK, Mr. Vem Narender Reddy, Mr. Raghunandan Rao M, and Mr. Kiran Chamala, along with other public representatives, participated in this event.