Poor govt schools, rising private fees burden Telangana families: TPF

Telangana People’s Front (TPF) members at a government school in Nizamabad district as part of the ‘Badi Nidra’ programme. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

The poor quality of government schools and the rising cost of private education are putting an increasing burden on families in Telangana and despite waiting for the next government, the state of government schools remains a serious problem, Telangana People’s Front member MV Reddy said on Thursday (September 24, 2026).

While education remains essential to improving people’s quality of life, poor people continue to be crushed by exorbitant private school fees without good public schools, he said.

Mr. Reddy along with other team members addressed a round table in Vikarabad held as part of TPF’s 12-day Vidya Bus Yatra to highlight concerns about school education and measures to strengthen public education and regulate the rising cost of private education.

Several high school and junior high school students attended and expressed concern about the lack of equipment. They said the school with around 400 girls has only two toilets.

TPF team conducted ‘Badi Nidra’ at ZP High School for Girls in Dharur village. Members alleged that the school had several abandoned buildings, no secure gate or boundary wall and poor sanitation. Pigs, stray dogs and monkeys were said to roam the campus.

TPF leaders said sustained public demand is necessary to push governments to address the needs of the public education system.

Published – 25 Sep 2026 12:51 IST