The Students' Federation of India (SFI) has demanded the immediate revocation of G.O. 97, which seeks to merge polytechnic colleges with Young India Skill University (YISU). Police detained several SFI leaders during a protest in Hyderabad, and the group warned of statewide strikes if the order is not withdrawn.

  • SFI demands immediate withdrawal of G.O. 97.
  • Polytechnics should remain under SBTET, not YISU.
  • Police arrested multiple SFI leaders during the protest.

Hyderabad – The Students' Federation of India (SFI) staged a vigorous protest against Telangana’s G.O. 97, which proposes merging polytechnic institutions with Young India Skill University (YISU). The federation insists that polytechnic education stay under the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) and has called for the order’s immediate withdrawal.

On Monday, SFI leaders gathered near Indira Park, questioning the lack of clear guidelines on lateral entry, Engineering Common Entrance Test (ECET) eligibility, and job placement. They emphasized that SBTET recognition and AICTE approvals are mandatory for students seeking ECET or lateral entry into engineering courses.

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During the demonstration, police detained senior SFI figures such as S. Rajinikanth and T. Nagaraju, transporting them to Domalguda police station. The organization warned that if the government does not retract the order, statewide protests will be organized.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the merger could set a precedent for centralising technical education under private universities, potentially jeopardising the autonomy of state‑run polytechnics and affecting thousands of students’ career pathways.

"Ensuring that polytechnic students retain state‑board accreditation is essential for their future employability," said an education policy expert.
Did You Know?: Only 12 Indian states have attempted to merge polytechnics with private universities so far.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary aim of G.O. 97? The order seeks to combine polytechnic colleges with YISU to create a unified technical education platform.
  2. What actions has SFI taken so far? It organized a protest, challenged police denial of permission, and announced potential statewide strikes.