With reference to the school infrastructure initiative in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The state aims to upgrade 1,000 schools to five-star status by 2029. 2. Labs in 7,000 high schools will be established using the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. 3. The initiative includes the development of 500 LEAP schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Nara Lokesh orders 1,000 Andhra Pradesh schools to reach five-star status by 2029

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Education policy· Prelims· 5 October 2026

Infrastructure-led educational reforms and skill development: a GS2 Social Justice and Education case study.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh directed officials to upgrade 1,000 schools to five-star status by 2029 and develop 175 LEAP schools.

Background

The initiative aims to upgrade all Andhra Pradesh schools to at least four-star status by 2029. It includes upgrading zero and one-star schools within a year and establishing labs in 7,000 high schools using the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

Facts for Prelims

SchemePradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Scheme used to establish labs in 7,000 high schools in Andhra Pradesh
FactTarget: 1,000 schools to reach five-star status by 2029
FactTarget: All Andhra Pradesh schools to reach four-star status by 2029
FactTarget: 175 LEAP schools to be developed

Prelims practice question

With reference to the school infrastructure initiative in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The state aims to upgrade 1,000 schools to five-star status by 2029.
Labs in 7,000 high schools will be established using the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
The initiative includes the development of 500 LEAP schools.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The target is 175 LEAP schools.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of infrastructure and skill-based laboratory integration in improving the quality of public education in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure disparity: Addressing the gap between zero-star and five-star school facilities
Skill-centric pedagogy: Integrating Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to bridge the vocational training gap

Keywords: Educational Infrastructure · Skill Development · Public Policy · Quality Assurance · Vocational Training

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