Akunuri Murali Resigns as Telangana Education Commission Chairperson
Telangana education commission head resigns
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Akunuri Murali, chairperson of the Telangana Education Commission, has resigned four months before his term ends, citing the completion of a report on education reforms. His recommendations, including school fee regulations and merging educational boards, remain unimplemented by the state government.
- 01Akunuri Murali resigned on May 22, 2024, after completing a comprehensive report on education reforms.
- 02The Telangana Education Commission recommended regulating school fees, suggesting a 10% to 15% increase every three years.
- 03Schools in Telangana continue to raise fees arbitrarily by 20% to 50% annually despite the TEC's recommendations.
- 04Other key recommendations include merging the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Intermediate boards and increasing minimum pass marks from 35 to 45.
- 05Murali has over 40 years of experience in government administration, having held various significant positions in Telangana.
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Akunuri Murali, the chairperson of the Telangana Education Commission (TEC), has resigned from his position four months before the conclusion of his term, which was set to end in September 2024. In his resignation letter dated May 22, 2024, addressed to the chief secretary, Murali stated that he was stepping down following the completion of a comprehensive report on education reforms. Sources indicate that he is eager for the state government to implement key recommendations from his report, particularly regarding the regulation of school fees. The TEC had proposed that school fees be increased by 10% to 15% every three years, but the government has yet to enforce this regulation. Meanwhile, schools continue to raise fees arbitrarily, often by 20% to 50% annually. Other notable recommendations from the TEC include merging the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Intermediate boards, as well as increasing the minimum pass marks from 35 to 45. Murali's extensive experience includes serving as a district collector and in various leadership roles within the Telangana government.
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The resignation of Murali may delay the implementation of crucial educational reforms in Telangana, affecting students and parents due to ongoing arbitrary fee hikes.
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