Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that his government will introduce the Telangana CM breakfast scheme for schoolchildren from next year, modelled on Tamil Nadu’s initiative.
Speaking at the Vidhiyil Mudhalvar (First in Education) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, he praised Tamil Nadu’s pioneering role in education. He said the breakfast scheme implemented by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was “heart-touching” and that Telangana would replicate it.
Revanth Reddy hails Tamil Nadu’s education model
Revanth said Tamil Nadu was the land of leaders such as Annadurai, Karunanidhi, and Kamaraj, who transformed the education sector. He recalled how Indira Gandhi introduced the Kamaraj Plan nationally. He also noted that Tamil Nadu’s midday meal scheme became a model for the country.
The Telangana Chief Minister congratulated Stalin and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for carrying forward Karunanidhi’s vision. He said the policies adopted in Tamil Nadu inspired the entire nation, particularly the southern states.
Telangana to expand reservations and focus on skills
Revanth said his government would soon provide 42 per cent reservation for OBCs and 27 per cent for SCs and STs, totalling 69 per cent, in local body elections. He stressed that his administration placed education at the top of its agenda and kept the portfolio under his direct charge.
He added that the government created the Young India Skills University to improve employability. “Every year 1.10 lakh engineering students graduate in Telangana. Many fail to secure jobs due to lack of skills. This university will bridge that gap,” he said.
Anand Mahindra to head new skills university
Revanth stated that the Young India Skills University was developed under a public-private partnership model. He appointed industrialist Anand Mahindra as chairman and corporate leaders as directors.
He stated that the initiative would enhance industry-ready skills among students and expand employment opportunities for Telangana’s youth.
