Telangana govt to establish special degree colleges for minorities in 10 districts

The article notes that the 10 districts in Telangana during undivided Andhra Pradesh were reorganised into 33 districts during the previous BRS regime.

As part of the Musi Rejuvenation project, officials were directed to undertake the construction of a mosque, church and Gurudwara, alongside a temple, designed to facilitate the study of respective religious cultures and showcase the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb of Telangana.

The Chief Minister directed that land would be allocated for 'Khabarstans' in areas where land is available.

Officials were ordered to ensure the regular and timely release of honorariums to Imams and Mouzams.

Officials were directed to identify interested minority candidates selected for Group-1, Group-2, and Group-3 services and assign them responsibilities within the Department of Minority Welfare, mentoring them to gain a comprehensive understanding of all programmes and initiatives undertaken by the department.

The CM suggested extending incentives to minority students similar to those currently provided to meritorious BC, SC, and ST students, with a dedicated programme prepared specifically for this purpose.

The Chief Minister announced the establishment of special degree colleges for minorities in the headquarters of 10 districts. The colleges would be equipped with skill development and AI training, and emphasis would be placed on practical training to help students secure jobs rather than traditional courses.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held a meeting on minorities welfare on Friday. The official release notes that discussions included the proposed establishment of special degree colleges for minorities in the headquarters of 10 districts, with a focus on practical training and job-oriented curricula, including skill development and AI training.