Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Image: News18)
He stressed on the importance of internship for degree students and encouraged them to become successful leaders like Satya Nadella
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday released Rs 912.71 crore to the Jagannath Vasathi Deevena for the boarding and lodging expenses of 9,55,662 students pursuing degree, polytechnic, ITI, engineering and medicine courses. The amount will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of their mothers.
During a public meeting, Reddy highlighted the transformative power of education and said, “Education is a tool, and it can not only change the history of a family but also the history of an entire society.” He said that good education can remove poverty. ,
The government has spent a combined Rs 14,223 crore on Jagannath Vasathi Deevena and Vidya Deevena. Revolutionary changes have been implemented in the last four years to provide quality education to all.
Reddy also referred to the famous saying “Knowledge is power” and said that quality education provides good knowledge for all. The introduction of Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) in 30,200 schools with subject-teacher concept will transform the learning process in the state.
He said that changes in the educational sector are leading to a point where private schools will feel the pressure to compete with government schools equipped with modern facilities.
With 40 lakh students now studying in government schools, the number of students studying engineering courses has increased from 87,000 to 1,20,000 during the TDP regime. Additionally, the number of graduate dropouts has decreased from 81,813 to 22,387 in the past four years.
Reddy also discussed job-oriented courses, skill development programs, self-certification online programs and partnerships with the University of Melbourne and top German institutions.
He stressed on the importance of internship for degree students and encouraged them to become successful leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Responding to an appeal, Reddy approved funds for various projects, including Rs 250 crore for the Gandikota drinking water project and Rs 26 crore for the construction of two bridges on the Chitravathi river.
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