Andhra Pradesh hikes hostel, residential school diet charges by 10%; CM pushes for Gurukul expansion
The Andhra Pradesh government has increased diet charges for government hostels and residential schools by 10% to improve student nutrition. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also announced plans to modernize these facilities and provide specialized coaching for competitive exams.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to bridge the educational and nutritional gap for students from disadvantaged communities.
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a 10 per cent increase in diet charges for students studying in government hostels and residential schools (Gurukuls) from the second quarter of the current financial year, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Wednesday.
The article reports on government policy changes and the Chief Minister's stated goals for social welfare.
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