Hyderabad: BRS MLC Dr. Sravan Dasoju said Telangana must treat education as an emergency, warning that continued neglect was pushing public education deeper into crisis.
Posting on X, Sravan Dasoju referred to a round table conference held in Hyderabad on Friday. The Child Rights Protection Forum and MV Foundation organised the meeting. Participants demanded a clear government education policy and sought allocation of 15 per cent of the state budget to address the growing challenges.
Speakers said successive governments had reduced budgetary support for public education. They pointed to poor infrastructure in government schools. They also flagged severe teacher shortages across districts. As a result, parents increasingly depend on private schools.
Experts urge 15% budget allocation for public education
Participants said rising private school fees were placing heavy financial pressure on families. Therefore, they stressed that strengthening government education was essential for equity and social justice. They said public schools remained the only option for lakhs of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Meanwhile, Sravan Dasoju urged the state government to honour the 15 per cent education budget promise made in the election manifesto. He said higher allocations would help improve school facilities and learning conditions. Moreover, speakers called for immediate investment in classrooms, sanitation, and basic amenities.
They warned that delays would worsen the crisis further. Finally, they called on the government to act without delay and prioritise education.
EDUCATION in Telangana
must be recognised as an EMERGENCY.A Round Table Conference organised by the Child Rights Protection Forum and MV Foundation today in Hyderabad demanded for a GOVT POLICY ON EDUCATION & 15% allocation of the State Budget to address the worsening crisis… pic.twitter.com/iYa4G2byfU
— Prof Dasoju Sravan Kumar (@sravandasoju) February 6, 2026