Talliki Vandanam Scheme to Begin from the Upcoming Academic Year: MP Kesineni Sivanath

Distribution of Sports Kits with Personal Funds

Sports kits distributed to government schools in Vijayawada and Tiruvuru divisions

Distribution program held at KBN College

Soon to be extended to Jaggayyapeta and Nandigama constituencies

Vijayawada: Ever since Nara Lokesh assumed office as the Minister for Education, he has initiated revolutionary changes in the education sector. The NDA alliance government is extending full support to help government school students excel in sports. Additionally, starting from the upcoming academic year, under the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme, ₹15,000 will be provided to every student. MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) announced that the NDA alliance government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, will implement this scheme from May onwards.

‘Kreedavikasan’ – Sports Kits Distributed with Personal Funds

MP Kesineni Sivanath is distributing sports kits under the initiative ‘Kreedavikasan’ to 147 government schools in NTR district using his personal funds. These kits include equipment for eight different sports. On Nara Lokesh’s birthday, the Education Minister launched this initiative and distributed sports kits to five government schools in the Vijayawada West constituency.

On Wednesday, at KBN College, sports kits were distributed to 67 government schools across the Vijayawada East, Vijayawada Central, Mylavaram, and Tiruvuru constituencies:

Vijayawada East – 5 schools

Vijayawada Central – 10 schools

Tiruvuru – 27 schools

Mylavaram – 25 schools

These sports kits include volleyball nets, volleyballs, throwball nets, throwballs, Tennikoit nets, Tennikoits, handballs, shuttle nets, skipping ropes, chess boards and coins, kho-kho poles, ball badminton kits, high jump stands, and take-off boards.

MP Kesineni Sivanath’s Efforts for Government Schools

Speaking on the occasion, MP Kesineni Sivanath highlighted that due to the negligence of the previous government, playgrounds in government schools were in a terrible state, depriving students of sports opportunities. To address this, he has personally funded the development of playgrounds in 147 government schools, including the installation of long jump pits. He also emphasized that sports kits are being supplied to all these schools.

He further announced that the sports kit distribution program will soon be extended to Jaggayyapeta and Nandigama constituencies.

Praise for Nara Lokesh’s Leadership

“One of the leaders I admire the most is Nara Lokesh. Ever since he took charge as the Education Minister, he has introduced transformational reforms in the education system. He organized the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting as a grand festival, making government schools on par with private institutions. He also introduced the midday meal scheme for college students to ease their struggles. His efforts in ensuring quality education and creating job opportunities for youth are commendable,” said MP Kesineni Sivanath.

“Government schools must be on par with private schools – that is the goal of our people’s government. Minister Nara Lokesh is relentlessly working toward this vision. Sports are as important as academics for students. That’s why, even while in the opposition, he set up two sports centers,” he added.

Vision for a Developed Andhra Pradesh by 2047

“Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is leading the state toward progress under the ‘Viksit Andhra Pradesh 2047’ vision. Strengthening the education system is crucial for achieving this goal, and Nara Lokesh is taking key decisions as the Education Minister to make it happen,” he stated.

District Sports Meet and Summer Camps

A ‘District Sports Meet’ is being planned for government school students in NTR district, announced MP Kesineni Sivanath.

This sports competition will be held between Christmas and Sankranti festivals.

Summer camps will also be organized to help students develop sports skills.

“If government school teachers have any concerns, they should bring them to my attention. I will provide all necessary support,” he assured.

DEO Subbarao’s Appreciation

DEO Subbarao, who presided over the event, expressed gratitude to MP Kesineni Sivanath for improving government school playgrounds and distributing sports kits. He remarked, “It is rare to find leaders who take up development work using their personal funds instead of government funds. MP Kesineni Sivanath stands out as one such leader.”Dignitaries Present at the Event