Revanth Reddy said that the institutions under the Young India umbrella are not just namesakes but are aimed at real transformation
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday declared that “Young India” was the unique brand that he had created for himself and for Telangana, drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi. The Young India institutions reflected this brand aimed at empowering the students and youth, he said.
"Just like former chief ministers created their own brands through distinct initiatives, I have created my brand Young India," Revanth Reddy said, speaking after inaugurating the Young India Police School at Manchirevula on the city outskirts on Thursday.
He pointed out that he established Young India Skills University, Young India Sports University and Young India Integrated Residential Schools, which reflected this brand and vision. “N.T. Rama Rao created his brand with the `2-a-kg rice scheme, Chandrababu Naidu's brand was growth of the IT sector in Hyderabad, and Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy built his brand with Jalayagnam,” Revanth Reddy said.
In a veiled attack on former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, Revanth Reddy remarked that while some leaders claimed to achieve statehood for Telangana, they failed to create a lasting brand. “There are people who claim credit for state formation but have no legacy or brand of their own,” he said, without directly naming the BRS chief.
Revanth Reddy drew a historical connection to the freedom movement, recalling that Mahatma Gandhi had published a journal named 'Young India', which he said represented “the voice of India.” Inspired by that spirit, Revanth said his government’s brand seeks to give a voice and platform to the aspirations of the state's youth.
Referring to frequent questions from political analysts and journalists regarding his political identity, Revanth Reddy said, “I’ve been asked why I haven’t created a brand of my own in the last 16 months of power. To all those critics and well-wishers, I say this — Young India is my brand.”
The Chief Minister also reflected on national icons who shaped India’s destiny during their tenure as Prime Ministers. He hailed Jawaharlal Nehru for his post-Independence development vision, praised Indira Gandhi for her focus on welfare through the slogan ‘roti, kapda aur makaan’, and lauded P.V. Narasimha Rao, a Telangana native, for pioneering economic reforms.
He said that the institutions under the Young India umbrella are not just namesakes but are aimed at real transformation. “This is a brand that will be visible in action, not just in words,” he said. All students graduating from the Young India Skills University, with Anand Mahindra of the Mahindra Group as its chairman, will be assured of employment.
Revanth Reddy said the Young India Skills University aims to bridge the gap between education and employability. “Every student passing out from this university will have job assurance. That is the kind of commitment and planning we have put into this institution,” the Chief Minister said.
He revealed that several major corporations are already showing interest in the upcoming Young India Sports University, which is being planned to nurture sporting talent across the state. “Big corporations are ready to partner with us to make the Sports University a world-class institution,” he said.
Highlighting shortcomings in the previous model of social welfare education, Revanth Reddy pointed out that many residential schools lacked even the most basic facilities. In response, his government is launching Young India Integrated Residential Schools in every Assembly constituency, with a substantial allocation of `200 crore per school. “We are not just building schools, we are building opportunities. These institutions will set new benchmarks in public education,” he said.
Speaking about the broader reforms being planned in the education sector, the Chief Minister said the government is considering the introduction of preschool classes in government schools to ensure quality early education for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The move is aimed at strengthening the foundation of learning and reducing dropout rates in later years.
“To support holistic development and keep children engaged, we are also planning to provide breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks to those enrolled in these preschool classes,” he added. The initiative, he said, would not only address nutritional needs but also improve school attendance and learning outcomes.
