Save Education Committee seeks debate on Telangana education commission report
Hyderabad: The Save Education Committee demanded that the Telangana government release the Telangana education commission report for public discussion before finalising the state’s new education policy.
Representatives of the Telangana Save Education Committee made the demand on Wednesday. They urged the government to place the report titled “Education Policy for Telangana – 2026” in the public domain.
According to the committee, draft reports of commissions and expert panels should be shared with the public before policy decisions are finalised. It said this practice has been a long-standing democratic tradition.
Earlier, the government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had appointed the Telangana Education Commission. The panel was tasked with preparing a comprehensive education policy for the state.
Recently, the Commission submitted its report titled “Education Policy for Telangana – 2026” to the Chief Minister for further action. However, the report has not yet been released for public review.
The committee leaders said the Telangana education commission report should remain in the public domain for at least three months. They argued that such a period would allow stakeholders to study the proposals and offer suggestions.
Prof. K. Chakradhhara Rao, Prof. G. Haragopal, and Prof. K. Laxminarayana, who serve as President and Secretaries of the Telangana Save Education Committee, issued the demand on behalf of the organisation.
Telangana education commission report should follow consultation precedent
The committee cited the example of the National Education Policy consultation process. At that time, a draft document titled “Challenges of Education” was released for nationwide debate.
Suggestions were invited from parents, teachers, lecturers, educationists, and students. Various sections of society also submitted their views during the consultation period.
The discussion process continued for nearly two years before the final policy was adopted. In addition, the Ministry published the opinions and suggestions received from associations and social groups in special booklets.
Therefore, the committee said the same democratic practice should apply to the Telangana education commission report.
The organisation urged the state government to share the report with the people of Telangana. It specifically called for consultation with parents, teachers, educators, and students.
According to the committee, the government should incorporate constructive suggestions and criticisms before finalising the education policy.
The committee also reiterated that the government must allow at least three months for public discussion of the Telangana education commission report before giving the policy its final shape.