Date: February 26, 2025
Telugu Made Compulsory in All Telangana Schools
Government Mandates Telangana Schools
In a historic move, the Telangana government has made the Telugu language compulsory in all schools across the state, irrespective of the board affiliation. This includes CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other private educational boards. Telugu will now be a mandatory subject for students from Class 1 to Class 10.
Previously, students in Classes 9 and 10 had the option to choose Telugu as an elective subject, but with this new directive, it is now a mandatory part of the curriculum.
Implementation Timeline
The government has outlined a phased implementation plan:
- For Classes 1 to 8 – The mandate will take effect from the 2025-26 academic year.
- For Classes 9 and 10 – Students must follow the new rule starting from the 2026-27 academic year.
This structured timeline allows schools sufficient time to adjust and integrate Telugu into their curriculum.
Government’s Plan to Promote Telugu Learning
To ensure effective implementation, the Telangana government has ordered schools to take necessary measures to help students learn Telugu. Some of the key initiatives include:
- Regular examinations to assess students’ proficiency.
- Strict supervision by education department officials.
- Introduction of ‘Vennela’ – A Simple Telugu Textbook for Classes 9 and 10.
The Vennela book is designed to make learning Telugu easier, especially for students whose mother tongue is not Telugu.
CM Revanth Reddy’s Commitment to Telangana Schools
On Tuesday, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took a significant step by approving the use of ‘Vennela’ as a syllabus for conducting exams for CBSE and other board students.
According to Dr. Yogita Rana, Secretary of the School Education Department, an official memo was issued on Tuesday to implement this change. The goal is to empower students to read and write in Telugu fluently.
Telangana’s Push for Telugu in English-Medium Schools
Currently, over one-third of schools in Telangana follow an English-medium curriculum. However, the state government is keen on ensuring that **all students, regardless of