Govt to take NGOs’ help to improve school education
NGOs will also get government’s support to expand their reach
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to take the help of non-government organisations (NGOs) in strengthening school education. District collectors will be instructed to engage with NGOs at the local level to utilise their contributions effectively for improving education standards, said Dr Yogita Rana, secretary of the school education department.
Speaking at a consultative meeting with NGOs, she said NGOs working in areas like early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, technical education, infrastructure development, career guidance, and teacher training will now receive state-backed assistance to expand their reach and impact.
She stated that a detailed database of NGOs’ work, operational areas, and expansion plans would be created to facilitate targeted assistance. The department is also considering the establishment of an NGO Connect Platform to streamline collaboration and communication.
School Education director E.V. Narasimha Reddy pointed out that private schools have not consistently achieved better results in assessments like ASER or SSC rankings. He also noted the success of students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), who have demonstrated strong academic performance.
One of the major concerns raised was the lack of parental involvement in children's education. Many parents, particularly in government schools, do not engage with children as they do not directly bear educational expenses. Narasimha Reddy asked teachers to take a more personal approach by treating students with the same level of care and responsibility as a guardian.
The government has identified five areas where NGOs can play a crucial role, like improving student learning outcomes, ensuring holistic child development, enhancing school infrastructure including digital facilities, strengthening governance and administration, and training teachers and school heads.
