Hyderabad: BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan questioned whether the Young India Skills University Board had formally approved the YISU technical education takeover announced through GO 97.
In an open letter to YISU Board of Governors Chairman Anand Mahindra, Sravan sought clarity over the decision-making process. He alleged that the Telangana government had proceeded without adequate consultation, due diligence or public debate.
GO 97, dated June 16, 2026, covered the State’s technical education ecosystem, according to Sravan. He claimed the order effectively brought more than one lakh technical education seats under YISU.
These included seats in government and private Industrial Training Institutes, polytechnics and Advanced Technology Centres.
YISU technical education takeover raises capacity questions
Sravan questioned whether YISU had the capacity to handle the proposed expansion. He said the university currently catered to around 1,000 students from a temporary campus. Meanwhile, its permanent campus, spread over 58 acres, remained under construction, he said.
Sravan described the difference between the existing capacity and proposed responsibility as a major mismatch. He also sought clarity about the academic future of students affected by the decision.
His questions covered ECET eligibility and opportunities for lateral entry into B.Tech programmes. Additionally, Sravan sought information about diploma certification, fee structures, scholarships and reservation policies.
He asked the government to clarify the service conditions of teaching and non-teaching employees affected by the changes.
YISU technical education takeover faces scrutiny demand
Sravan also questioned the government over a proposed Rs 3,000-crore technical education modernisation programme. According to him, that programme had proposed advanced courses covering semiconductor technology and advanced manufacturing.
Aircraft maintenance and robotics were also among the proposed areas, he said. The BRS leader questioned why the government had moved away from that modernisation plan. Sravan also condemned the reported police action against Polytechnic students who protested in Mahabubabad.
He demanded greater transparency surrounding the YISU technical education takeover and sought disclosure of records connected with the decision. Specifically, he sought the YISU Board meeting minutes, attendance records and resolutions.
He also demanded the release of due-diligence reports, financial plans and infrastructure audits. Sravan argued that reforms affecting thousands of students required broader institutional and democratic scrutiny.
He said such decisions should undergo legislative scrutiny and consultation with relevant institutions. According to the BRS MLC, major changes should also face public debate rather than being implemented solely through executive orders.
His questions and claims regarding GO 97 and the decision-making process were contained in the open letter. No response from YISU or the State government was included in the supplied material.