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Skill Training to Boost Employment Opportunities for Youth!
TASK Regional Centre Inaugurated at Government Junior College in Peddapalli
₹70 Crore Allocated for Educational Infrastructure Development Across the Constituency
PEDDAPALLI | OCTOBER 27 | TTN24 NEWS
PEDDAPALLI: The government is committed to providing industry-oriented skill training to young people and creating better employment opportunities for them, Government Whip and Peddapalli MLA Chintakunta Vijayaramana Rao said.
On Monday, he inaugurated the TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge) Regional Centre, established at a cost of ₹25 lakh, and the renovated additional classrooms, completed at a cost of ₹27 lakh, at the Government Junior College in Peddapalli. District Collector Koya Sriharsha accompanied him during the programme.
₹70 Crore for Educational Infrastructure Development
Vijayaramana Rao stated that approximately ₹70 crore was being spent on developing educational infrastructure across the Peddapalli Assembly constituency. Various initiatives, including school renovations, the construction of additional classrooms and the provision of essential facilities, were being undertaken. He added that approximately ₹14 crore had been allocated for educational infrastructure development in Peddapalli Mandal alone.
He noted that student enrolment in government schools was increasing. During the current academic year, approximately 600 students had shifted from private schools to government schools in Peddapalli Mandal. Students who scored more than 500 marks while studying in government schools had also been felicitated, he said.
He further stated that Peddapalli district, which had previously ranked 32nd in academic performance, had improved to eighth place following the special initiatives taken by District Collector Koya Sriharsha.
The government was making concerted efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure, improve academic standards and enhance the quality of education in government institutions, he added.
TASK Centre Provides Employment Opportunities to 2,600 Youth in 18 Months
Vijayaramana Rao said the TASK Regional Centre had been established in Peddapalli to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and improve their employment prospects. Several candidates who underwent training at the centre had secured employment opportunities, he noted.
He announced that a white paper detailing the centre’s achievements and the employment opportunities provided through TASK would be released within a week.
District Collector Koya Sriharsha stated that approximately 2,600 young people in Peddapalli district had secured employment opportunities through the TASK initiative over the past 18 months.
He explained that the administration monitored candidates for three months after they joined their jobs to ensure that they continued in employment and received their salaries regularly.
The district administration was also taking initiatives to equip women with the skills required to work from home and earn an income, the Collector said.
He added that the TASK Centre would play a significant role in expanding employment opportunities while enhancing the skills, confidence and career prospects of students and young people.
Students Should Aim High Through Discipline and Hard Work
Vijayaramana Rao urged Intermediate students to recognise the importance of this crucial stage of their education, use their time effectively and work hard to achieve their goals.
Emphasising that discipline was as important as education, he advised lecturers and college staff to monitor students’ behaviour regularly and guide them in the right direction.
He directed college authorities to strictly enforce attendance regulations and ensure that students complied with the prescribed attendance requirements. He made it clear that no political pressure would be allowed to interfere with the enforcement of attendance rules.
He encouraged students to strive for excellence and bring recognition to their parents, teachers and Peddapalli district through their achievements.
Significant Improvements in Government Hospital Services
Vijayaramana Rao stated that the Peddapalli Government Hospital had witnessed significant improvements over the past three years and had recently received four awards.
He also said that steps had been taken to ensure that rental income from the shopping complex belonging to the Government Junior College was directly credited to the college’s account.
Similarly, efforts were being made to utilise rental income from shops located near government hospitals to meet the needs of the respective hospitals.
He reiterated that the government’s objective was to ensure that economically disadvantaged people did not face difficulties in accessing education and healthcare services.
District Collector Koya Sriharsha stated that special attention was being given to improving infrastructure, academic standards and examination results in government schools and colleges across Peddapalli district.
He urged educational institutions to focus on academic excellence and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete at the global level.
The Collector also highlighted the important role of the TASK Centre in providing industry-oriented skill training and expanding employment opportunities for young people.
Municipal Chairperson Mallaiah, Trainee Deputy Collector Vanaja, District Intermediate Education Officer D. Kalpana, Government Junior College Principal Ravinder Reddy, councillors, public representatives, concerned officials, lecturers and others participated in the programme.
REPORTER: NALLAPU THIRUPATHI
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