Key Takeaways:
- Nellore school upgrades announced by Minister P. Narayana will modernise 15 government schools on the VRC model.
- Plans include a new fully equipped school on five acres of Wakf Board land and free study material for foundation course students.
- Minister inspected flood-prone areas in Vaikunthapuram slum; 22 houses identified for early remedial measures.
- About 6,500 students attend government schools in the city, with 1,500 showing interest in foundation courses.
Nellore is set to receive a substantial boost to its public education infrastructure after the state education minister, P. Narayana, announced that 15 government schools in the city will be upgraded on the VRC model. The announcement came during a visit to V.R. High School, where the minister reviewed academic standards and inspected ongoing construction work.
Nellore school upgrades to modern learning centres
At V.R. High School, Narayana met students enrolled in foundation courses, observed teaching practices and discussed ways to strengthen academic delivery with education officials. He inspected the work on a new dining hall and presented prizes to 15 students who had distinguished themselves at a recent science fair. The encouraging outcomes at V.R. High School were cited as a catalyst for the wider upgrade programme.
Officials say the upgrades will bring modern facilities and improved learning environments to 15 schools across the city. In addition to physical improvements, the government will supply Narayana study material free of charge to all students taking foundation courses. The minister reported that around 6,500 pupils are currently enrolled in government schools across Nellore and that roughly 1,500 have expressed interest in foundation programmes.
Mr Narayana also announced plans to construct a fully equipped new school on five acres of Wakf Board land in Mansoor Nagar. The new site is expected to provide additional capacity and facilities targeted at children from economically weaker backgrounds, reinforcing the government’s stated aim of equal educational opportunities for all.
Slum inspection and early flood mitigation
Later in the day the minister returned to Vaikunthapuram slum to inspect flood-affected areas, keeping a promise to residents that he would return within a week. Officials identified 22 houses prone to repeated flooding during the monsoon season and were instructed to start remedial work promptly. Residents expressed gratitude for the swift action and the minister’s attention to local concerns.
Mr Narayana emphasised that improving slum conditions remains a priority. He pointed to a recent example in Visakhapatnam where a 20-storey residential complex was built under a public-private partnership to house 170 families in Lakshmipuram slum. The minister said similar models and targeted interventions will be considered to address urban housing and drainage challenges in Nellore.
The visit was attended by Commissioner Nandan, in-charge mayor Roop Kumar Yadav and former municipal chairperson Anuradha. Education officials and civic administrators took part in discussions on timelines and the practical steps required to implement the school upgrades alongside slum improvement measures.
The package of measures announced in Nellore combines building works, educational resources and local flood mitigation. Authorities expect the upgrades and accompanying social interventions to improve learning outcomes and living conditions for the city’s most vulnerable residents.
