In a significant step forward to enhance access to college education for girls belonging to disadvantaged groups, as many as 13 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) have been upgraded to XI and three KGBVs to XII level in the district during the current academic year. A total of 2,814 girl students from classes VI to X are enrolled in 14 KGBVs and 711 girl students are pursuing Intermediate courses in the upgraded KGBVs in the present (2019-2020) academic year. This apart, 118 girl students are continuing their educational pursuits in urban residential schools. Presiding over the meeting, Mr. Kamala Raju outlined the efforts to strengthen the KGBVs meant for providing quality residential education to girls belonging to weaker sections and underprivileged groups in the educationally backward blocks. Wyra MLA L. Ramulu Naik, Zilla Parishad CEO Priyanka, District Panchayat Officer K. Srinivas Reddy, District Rural Development Agency Project Director Indumathi, District Educational Officer Madanmohan and others were present.

Source: The Hindu January 23, 2020 15:33 UTC