Nara Lokesh encourages students to face failure with courage and determination

Education Minister Nara Lokesh and Cultural Advisor Chaganti Koteswara Rao during the Bharateeyam program at Akundi Lakshmi Smaraka Goshala in Kakinada on September 20, 2026 | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Sunday (September 20, 2026) that the government is trying to prepare students to be able to accept success and failure equally.

Accompanied by Cultural Adviser Chaganti Koteswara Rao, Mr. Lokesh interacted with students of the school, including visually impaired students, during ‘Bharateeyam’, an initiative of the government to spread moral values ​​among students at Akundi Lakshmi Smaraka Goshala in Kakinada.

Addressing the gathering of students, Mr. Lokesh added, “You should be strong enough to accept failure and strive for success and be determined to face any problem”.

“Moral values ​​in the field of education will help register more progress in the education system in the state,” said Mr. Lokesh.

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On curbing politics and political activities in schools, Mr. Lokesh said schools are being kept away from politics by giving up printing pictures of the Chief Minister and the Education Minister on textbooks and materials supplied to students.

Advocating the adoption of moral values, Mr. Lokesh asked students to respect and salute soldiers wherever they are seen. “We have many soldiers in Andhra Pradesh who have sacrificed their lives on the border for our country. Soldiers are our real heroes.”

Rajya Sabha MP Sana Sateesh, Kakinada District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad and other officials were present.

Published – 20 Sep 2026 12:37 IST