Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed education department officials to take steps to implement the 10+2 education system in the state from the next academic year.

Currently, Classes 11 and 12 are designated as Intermediate and taught in junior colleges under the Board of Intermediate Education.

At a meeting with education department officials on Wednesday, Reddy said the government had decided to introduce reforms in the state’s education policy to address modern requirements and improve the quality of education, according to an official release.

The chief minister, who also holds the education portfolio, said the government was prioritising education from Nursery to Class 12, with a focus on skill development after Class 12.

He also proposed treating Classes 9 to 12 as higher education, with an emphasis on specialised education, and directed officials to strengthen the necessary infrastructure.

Reddy said the government was committed to improving government schools to bring them on par with private institutions.

Inputs from PTI

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