There are 42,750 schools in AP, no plans to close: Botsa Satyanarayana

“We are bringing reforms in education sector as per RTE and NEP”, says the Education Minister

Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana has said that there are 42,750 schools in Andhra Pradesh, and clarified that there is no proposal to close down any school in the State.

As per the National Education Policy (NEP), government is planning to set up, foundation schools and bring reforms in Anganwadi Schools. “We are making efforts to strengthen education system right from first class,” the Minister said.

Speaking to the newsmen on Thursday, the Mr. Satyanarayana said the reforms were planned as per NEP-2020 and Right To Education (RTE) 2009. As part, government is proposing to appoint expert subject teachers right from third standard and improve the quality in the schools on par with Gurukul and Central Schools, he said.

“Some schools were located at 3 kilometres distance causing inconvenience to the children. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has clarified that schools should be available in less than one kilometre, and the institutions should be provided with all facilities,” the Education Minister said.

Of the total, 5,250 schools were mapped, of which 296 institutions were located one kilometre away in the State. Government is planning to impart quality education in English Medium, prepare the students for competitive tests and compete them with the students studying in top institutions.

To improve schools, government was implementing Mid-Day Meals (MDM) Scheme, Amma Vodi, Vidya Deevena, Vidya Kanuka, Nadu-Nedu and Vasati Deevena Schemes.