Hyderabad: ABVP activists staged a protest at the Directorate of School Education and demanded that the Telangana government withdraw its school closure proposal affecting government schools across the state.
Tension prevailed at the protest venue as students and activists raised slogans against the proposed move. They alleged that the government was neglecting public education instead of strengthening it.
ABVP leaders claimed that the proposal could affect 23,000 of the state’s 27,000 government schools. They urged the government to reconsider the decision and focus on improving educational facilities.
Jeevan, a member of the ABVP national executive council, criticised the government’s approach. He said authorities should strengthen government schools rather than pursue closures.
The protesters also highlighted several issues facing the education sector. They demanded immediate action against fee exploitation in private and corporate schools. In addition, they called for legislation to regulate school fees.
Demands raised over school closure proposal
ABVP leaders urged the government to implement the Right to Education Act effectively. They also demanded the immediate filling of vacant teaching and non-teaching posts.
Furthermore, the activists sought appointments to vacant mandal and district education officer positions. According to them, these vacancies have affected the administration of schools.
The protesters also demanded better infrastructure in government schools. Moreover, they called for permanent buildings and improved facilities in residential schools.
ABVP leaders said quality education should remain accessible to all students. Therefore, they urged the government to address the concerns raised by students and education stakeholders.
The organisation warned that it would continue its agitation if authorities failed to respond to the demands. It maintained that strengthening public education should remain a priority for the state government.
