Telangana to open several of 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools by next year
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Educational equity and infrastructure investment: a GS2 case study on rural social mobility.
Why in news
The Telangana government announced plans to open several of 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools by the next academic year to provide English-medium education.
Background
The Telangana government sanctioned 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore each. These schools will provide English-medium education and semi-residential facilities across various assembly constituencies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal number of Young India Integrated Residential Schools sanctioned: 105
- FactEstimated cost per school: ₹200 crore
- FactSchool model: English-medium education with semi-residential facilities
- PlaceLocation: Telangana
Prelims practice question
What is the estimated cost sanctioned by the Telangana government for each Young India Integrated Residential School?
- (a)₹500 crore
- (b)₹200 crore
- (c)₹150 crore
- (d)₹100 crore
Show answer
Answer: (b) ₹200 crore — The note states that the Telangana government sanctioned 105 schools at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore each.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of integrated residential schools can bridge the educational divide in rural and semi-urban regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: High per-unit cost of ₹200 crore vs. scalability across all assembly constituencies
- Pedagogical shift: Transition to English-medium education as a tool for social mobility and employability
Keywords: Educational equity · Semi-residential model · Infrastructure investment · Social mobility
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