Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently asked the Central Government for big changes and new investments in education. He met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi. The Chief Minister asked for a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad and 105 new residential schools across Telangana. He also requested more funds to improve colleges and add more central schools, aiming for a stronger education system in the state.
Demand for IIM in Hyderabad
During his meeting with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , Chief Minister Reddy strongly pushed for an IIM to be built in Hyderabad . He explained that Hyderabad is a growing city, especially in fields like technology, medical sciences, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. An IIM would help train more skilled managers and leaders for these industries.
The Telangana government has already found 200 acres of land for the new IIM at the University of Hyderabad campus. They also have a temporary campus ready to start classes quickly. The state government promised to give all needed approvals and support for the new institute.
Big Plan to Improve Education
Chief Minister Reddy also met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman . He shared a plan that needs ₹30,000 crore to significantly improve education across Telangana. This plan focuses on building new schools and upgrading existing colleges.
Key Areas of the ₹30,000 Crore Plan:
The investment will be divided into two main parts:
- ₹21,000 crore for building 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) . Each of these schools will have classrooms, hostels, science labs, and sports stadiums. They will be for students from Class 5 to Class 12 . About 2,560 students will study in each school, helping around 2.7 lakh students directly. Many other government schools nearby will also benefit.
- ₹9,000 crore for updating labs, buildings, and facilities in junior colleges, degree colleges, technical schools, and other higher education institutes. This will help make sure students have modern tools and learning spaces.
To make the financial details clearer, here is a summary of the investment plan:
| Area of Investment | Amount Needed | What it includes |
| Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) | ₹21,000 crore | 105 new schools with classrooms, hostels, labs, stadiums for students from Class 5-12. |
| College Infrastructure Upgrade | ₹9,000 crore | Modernising labs, buildings, and facilities in junior colleges, degree colleges, technical institutes, and other higher education institutes. |
Request for More Central Schools
Chief Minister Reddy also asked the Centre to approve nine new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 16 new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for Telangana. These central schools are very popular, and the state's number of districts has increased. More KVs and JNVs are needed to match this growth.
The Telangana government is ready to provide the necessary land and facilities for these new central schools if they are approved.
Financial Support Request
During his discussion with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , Chief Minister Reddy made an important request about how to fund these projects. He asked that any loans taken through a "Special Purpose Centre" (a special government body for these projects) should not be counted under the usual government borrowing rules, known as Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits .
Reddy argued that spending on education is an investment in the future of the state's young people, not just a normal expense. Finance Minister Sitharaman showed a positive response and asked for more details on how this "Special Purpose Centre" would work.
These requests from the Telangana Chief Minister aim to bring significant improvements to the state's education system, from basic schooling to advanced professional courses. If approved, these plans could offer better learning environments and more opportunities for students across Telangana.
