The final draft of the Telangana Education Policy (TEP) is in its last stage and is likely to be presented to the state government in the first week of December. The expert committee and multiple sub-committees are currently giving final shape to the document.
As per the committee members, the TEP is designed to become a future-focused blueprint that enhances learning outcomes, reduces educational inequality, encourages lifelong learning, drives collaboration and ensures systematic execution — all benchmarked with the National Education Policy (NEP).
The policy goes a step further by including critical gaps not covered in NEP-2020, with the objective of creating a world-class, inclusive and sustainable education ecosystem, positioning Telangana as a leader in Indian education by 2047.
Formed in August under the vision of Telangana Rising 2047, the TEP committee is supported by 11 specialised sub-committees, each tasked with analysing a specific domain — including infrastructure readiness, joyful learning environments, curriculum reform and pedagogical innovation — to develop a holistic, technology-driven education model.
In addition to broader structural reforms, the final draft proposes significant measures such as introducing legislation to regulate private school fees and strengthening English-medium education in government schools. The overall policy aligns with the state’s economic aspiration of a $3 trillion economy by 2035.
Despite ongoing investments, Telangana continues to grapple with issues like uneven digital access, inadequate integration of technology in pedagogy and weak data governance — all of which restrict EdTech from delivering reliable improvements in equity, employability and learning outcomes.
Digital Education Blueprint to Be Rolled Out by December
TGCHE Chairman and TEP committee member Balakista Reddy highlighted a four-pillar digital transformation framework within the policy:
- Telangana Digital Shala — transforming schools through integrated digital learning
- Universal Access and Digital Literacy for students across all socio-economic backgrounds
- Teachers as Digital Innovators through training and micro-certifications
- Data-Driven Governance & Personalised Support for students
The draft divides execution into three rollout phases:
- Phase I (0–18 months): Launch of EdTech Roadmap 2035, Digital Learning Hubs and teacher micro-certifications
- Phase II (1–3 years): Establishment of SEDEX, implementation of the Data Governance Policy, Digital Learner Record Wallets and AI dashboards
- Phase III (3–7 years): Formation of the Digital Education Mission Delivery Unit, EMIS upgrades, PPP models and outcome-linked financing
“We are collating final inputs and will submit the policy as a working document to the government in early December,” Reddy confirmed.
Further highlighting structural reforms, Vishweshwar Rao, member of the Telangana Education Commission, noted that a Private School Fee Regulation Bill has also been drafted, with schools classified across segments including budget schools. Additional recommendations include strengthening communication skills and integrating intermediate education within the school education framework. He said the policy is built to ensure holistic educational outcomes for every learner in the state.
