Electronics and IT Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized the importance of boosting public confidence in government schools through the delivery of quality education. During a recent meeting with education officials, the minister discussed the progress of the Supporting Andhra Learning Transformation (SALT) project, a partnership with the World Bank. He inquired about the factors causing delays in the project’s implementation.
Highlighting the significant investment made by the state government in initiatives such as Nadu-Nedu and SALT, Minister Lokesh urged officials to strive for improved outcomes through quality education. He envisioned government schools achieving educational standards equivalent to those of private institutions within the next five years, with a mandate for internet accessibility in all government schools.
The minister directed Pratham representatives to enhance the design of assessments at the primary school level for increased scientific rigor. Additionally, the Educational Initiatives Organization received instructions to enhance the efficiency of digitized assessments and their online integration.
Minister Lokesh proposed the involvement of elected representatives, including the Chief Minister, in Model Parent-Teacher Meetings to better understand parental perspectives and engage mothers in enhancing government school performance. He stressed the need for curriculum revisions in the upcoming academic year to instill values of respect for women among students.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary to School Education Kona Sasidhar, Director Vijayaramaraju, Director of Intermediate Education Kritika Shukla, Samagra Siksha PD Srinivasa Rao, and other officials.
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