‘Vidya Bus Yatra’ gets rolling to press for education reforms in Telangana
Akunuri Murali, former chairperson of the Telangana Education Commission, launched the 'Vidya Bus Yatra' with activists to pressure the Telangana government for education reforms. The yatra advocates for public schools, fee regulation in private institutions, and an 18% budget allocation for education, citing the poor state of government schools.
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Education reforms are vital for the future of the state's youth, impacting social mobility, economic development, and the overall quality of life for its citizens.
Former chairperson of Telangana Education Commission (TEC), Akunuri Murali on Tuesday launched the Vidya Bus Yatra along with activists of the Telangana Praja Front, seeking to build pressure on the State government to strengthen public education.
The yatra, launched in the backdrop of the comprehensive Telangana Education Policy 2026 brought out by TEC, was flagged off at the B.R. Ambedkar Statue on NTR Marg here by Mr. Murali, along with members of the Pathasala Sadhana Samithi and Balala Hakkula Parirakshana Vedika.
“The education system is in a prolonged diseased condition in Telangana; it is in the ICU now. It needs urgent treatment,” Mr. Murali said.
“Government after government has merely pretended to be doing a lot to improve the education sector. By showcasing one or two initiatives, the government is only creating an illusion of progress and buying time. This is simply not enough,” he added.
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