Telangana Rakshana Sena chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha has strongly criticized the reported proposal to phase out the Intermediate education system, calling it a threat to student interests.

  • Kalvakuntla Kavitha asserted that the Intermediate Board is one of the best in India.
  • She criticized CM Revanth Reddy for making decisions without expert consultation.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the effectiveness of the existing Education Commission.

HYDERABAD: Kalvakuntla Kavitha, the chief of Telangana Rakshana Sena, has voiced strong opposition to the reported proposal to phase out the Intermediate education system in Telangana. Speaking at the ‘Save Intermediate Education - Jang Sairen’ meeting organized by the Telangana Intermediate Education JAC on Friday, she asserted that there is no necessity to tamper with a system that is already functioning effectively.

Highlighting the excellence of the current structure, Ms. Kavitha stated that the Intermediate Board ranks among the best in the country. She issued a stern warning, suggesting that scrapping the existing system would ultimately defeat the long-term interests of the student community and disrupt their academic progression.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that sudden shifts in foundational education structures can lead to widespread uncertainty among students and educators. In Telangana, the Intermediate system serves as a critical gateway to professional courses, and any disruption could have long-term regional implications for workforce readiness.

Scrapping a well-established educational framework without consensus is a direct blow to student welfare.

Taking a sharp political swipe at Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Ms. Kavitha alleged that the state government is making crucial policy decisions without adequate consultation with intellectuals and subject matter experts. She specifically criticized the Chief Minister's recent remarks questioning the relevance of engineering education and the proposed changes to ITI and polytechnic sectors.

Furthermore, the leader criticized the functioning of the State's Education Commission, claiming that three years have been wasted under its tenure. She labeled the commission's recommendations as "tested, trained and failed" ideas and questioned the rationale behind forming a new 'K.K. Commission' at this stage.

Did You Know?: The Intermediate system in many Indian states serves as the crucial bridge between secondary schooling and university-level specialization.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the Intermediate system being debated in Telangana?
There are reported government proposals to phase out the Intermediate system in favor of a different educational structure.

2. What was Kavitha's main criticism of the CM?
She criticized the CM for making major educational decisions without consulting subject experts and intellectuals.