Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on Tuesday, seeking significant central support for the state’s education initiatives. Reddy requested the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad and central funding of Rs 30,000 crore for new residential schools and college infrastructure upgrades across Telangana.
During his meetings, the Chief Minister also pressed for nine new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 16 new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVS) to address educational needs in the state’s expanded districts. State officials accompanied Reddy in the capital.
Rs 30,000 Crore Education Plan
Chief Minister Reddy presented Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with a comprehensive plan to construct 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS). Each school will be built in one assembly constituency, accommodating 2,560 students from classes 5 to 12. This initiative aims to directly benefit 2.70 lakh students.
The total estimated cost for constructing these 105 state-of-the-art schools, including facilities, laboratories, and stadiums, is Rs 21,000 crore . An additional Rs 9,000 crore is required for modernizing existing laboratories and infrastructure in junior colleges, degree colleges, and technical institutions across Telangana. The total funding request for education sector development stands at Rs 30,000 crore .
Reddy requested that loans secured through a Special Purpose Centre for the integrated schools be exempt from Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits. He emphasized that education expenditure represents an investment in human resource development. Minister Sitharaman acknowledged the initiative and requested further details on the proposed Special Purpose Centre.
IIM Hyderabad Proposal
In a separate meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Chief Minister Reddy made a strong appeal for an IIM in Hyderabad. He highlighted Hyderabad’s rapid growth across key sectors, including technology, life sciences, aerospace, defense, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. Reddy noted that Telangana currently lacks an IIM, despite the Union government establishing 21 IIMs in 19 states and one Union Territory.
The state has already identified 200 acres at the University of Hyderabad campus for the IIM. A transit campus is also ready for immediate class commencement. Reddy affirmed the state government’s commitment to grant necessary permissions and provide all required facilities for the institution.
New Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Reddy also requested the establishment of nine new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 16 new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVS). This request aligns with Telangana’s increased number of districts, aiming to expand access to quality education. The state government has offered to provide the necessary land and facilities for all these institutions.
Proposed Kendriya Vidyalayas
| District |
|---|
| Komaram Bheem Asifabad |
| Jayashankar Bhupalpally |
| Kamareddy |
| Jogulamba Gadwal |
| Narayanpet |
| Nagarkurnool |
| Suryapet |
| Vikarabad |
| Nirmal |
Proposed Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
| District |
|---|
| Hanamkonda |
| Jangaon |
| Jayashankar Bhupalpally |
| Jogulamba Gadwal |
| Mahabubabad |
| Medchal Malkajgiri |
| Medak |
| Mulugu |
| Narayanpet |
| Peddapalli |
| Rajanna Sircilla |
| Vikarabad |
| Wanaparthy |
| Yadadri Bhuvanagiri |
| Nirmal |
| Adilabad |
Other Engagements
Earlier, Chief Minister Reddy met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. He briefed her on the two-day Telangana Rising Global Summit-2025, held on December 8-9 at Future City. Reddy also presented Gandhi with a copy of the “Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Document.” Gandhi expressed appreciation for the state government’s performance.
Meeting Attendees
Telangana MPs Mallu Ravi, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Mandadi Anil Kumar, and the state government’s Special Representative in Delhi, AP Jitender Reddy, were present during these crucial meetings.