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Facial Recognition Made Mandatory in Telangana Educational Institutions
On August 29, 2025, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy mandated the use of facial recognition systems for attendance across all government-run schools, colleges, professional institutions, and universities in Telangana. The move aims to curb attendance fraud and strengthen accountability.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian ExpressThe Hans India
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Streamlining Infrastructure Oversight Under EWIDC
Highlighting fragmented construction management, the CM ordered consolidation of all education-related works—such as classrooms, toilets, kitchens, and compound walls—under the Education and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (EWIDC). Engineers and staff from other departments are to be deputed to streamline project delivery.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian ExpressThe Hans India
Headline 3:
Green Channel Clearances for Meals, Sanitation Projects
Revanth Reddy emphasised prompt payments, directing officials to clear mid-day meal and sanitation scheme dues under the Amma Adarsha Schools via a fast-track green channel. He also urged swift construction of toilets and compound walls in women’s colleges and girls’ schools.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian ExpressTelangana Today
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Solar-Powered Container Kitchens and Girls’ Welfare Initiatives
The CM suggested setting up solar-equipped container kitchens for sustainable midday meal delivery. Additionally, he called for the appointment of female counsellors in girls’ welfare schools, and contract-based hiring of Physical Education Teachers to promote sports and student well-being.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian ExpressTelangana Today
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Education as an Investment; Loan Relief Advocated
Revanth Reddy underscored that education is an investment, not an expense. He noted that Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka has appealed to the Union Finance Minister to exempt education-related loans for the sector, including those for Young India Integrated Residential Schools, from FRBM limits.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian ExpressTelangana Today
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Tracking Inclusion: Student Demographics Over Decade
The CM directed officials to prepare a 10-year report detailing the caste-wise breakdown of students in government institutions, observing that over 90% are from BC, SC, ST, and minority communities.The Times of IndiaThe New Indian Express@mathrubhumi
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AI Attendance Rollout in Junior Colleges Already Underway
The facial recognition mandate builds on an earlier rollout: an AI-based attendance system is already in place across 430 government junior colleges, with 63,587 out of 164,621 students registered so far, enabling real-time monitoring and reducing proxy attendance risks.The Times of India
Headline 8:
Focus on Governance, Quality and Accountability
By consolidating infrastructure oversight, digitising attendance, and fast-tracking funding, the Telangana government aims to elevate educational quality and institutional transparency across all levels, from schools to professional colleges.The Times of IndiaDevdiscourse
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Conclusion: Holistic Reforms for Modern Education
CM A Revanth Reddy’s directives on August 29 mark a decisive shift toward technologically supported, accountable governance in Telangana’s education sector. The simultaneous push for digital innovation, infrastructure reform, and social inclusion underscores a comprehensive strategy to transform learning environments across the state.
