📢 Big Boost for Early Childhood Education in Telangana!
In a major initiative to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), the Government of Telangana, under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, has approved the opening of pre-primary sections in 790 additional government schools across the state for the academic year 2025-26.
This move is part of the larger goal of introducing pre-primary education in 1,000 government schools, helping bridge the gap in foundational learning and ensuring school readiness for children entering Class 1 next year.
📝 Official Proceedings
As per Proceedings Rc.No.2102/TSS/PDG/T6/2025, dated 26-07-2025, the Director of School Education and State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Dr. E. Naveen Nicolas (IAS), issued formal orders granting permission to open the pre-primary sections in 790 schools, complementing the 210 already approved earlier in June 2025.
📋 Key Highlights of the Initiative
- ✅ Pre-primary classes will be opened in 790 schools in addition to 210 schools approved earlier.
- ✅ Recruitment of Pre-Primary Instructors and Ayas on a temporary basis with specific qualifications.
- ✅ Infrastructure including child-friendly classrooms, sanitation, play areas, and optional napping zones.
- ✅ Mid-Day Meals and nutritious snacks to be provided.
- ✅ Strict guidelines on health, safety, and inclusive enrollment.
- ✅ Real-time enrollment updates to be made on the UDISE+ portal.
📘 Detailed Guidelines for Implementation
The Government issued detailed operational guidelines to ensure uniformity and smooth execution:
- Inclusive Admission: Children eligible for Class 1 in 2026-27 will be admitted in pre-primary in 2025-26.
- Infrastructure: Dedicated classrooms, ventilation, toilets, and play materials.
- Staffing: Two posts per school – one Pre-Primary Instructor and one Aaya.
- Curriculum: Activity-based learning per SCERT and National Curriculum Framework.
- Health & Safety: Mid-Day Meals, health check-ups, and safety protocols.
- Monitoring: Joint inspections and monthly reviews by cluster and district-level officials.
🏫 Full List of 790 Schools
The list of schools includes institutions from Adilabad, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, Mahabubnagar, Warangal, Siddipet, and more.
