Telangana plans special minority degree colleges with AI and skill training

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the state government would establish special degree colleges for minorities in the headquarters of 10 districts.

The 10 districts in Telangana during undivided Andhra Pradesh were reorganised into 33 districts during the previous BRS regime.

Reddy, who chaired a meeting on minority welfare, said the proposed colleges would provide skill development and Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for students.

According to an official release, the chief minister stressed that the institutions should focus on practical training and help students secure jobs instead of offering only traditional courses.

The CM also suggested extending incentives to minority students on the lines of benefits currently provided to meritorious students from BC, SC and ST communities. He said a dedicated programme should be prepared specifically for this purpose.

Reddy directed officials to identify interested candidates from minority communities who have been selected for Group-1, Group-2 and Group-3 services.

He said they should be assigned responsibilities within the Department of Minority Welfare and mentored to gain a complete understanding of the department’s programmes and initiatives.

Officials were also instructed to ensure the regular and timely release of honorariums to Imams and Mouzams, the release said.

The chief minister further stated that land would be allocated for ‘Khabarstans’ (burial grounds) in areas where land is available.

As part of the Musi Rejuvenation project, Reddy directed officials to construct a mosque, church and Gurudwara alongside a temple, according to the release.

The chief minister said these structures should help facilitate the study of different religious cultures while reflecting the unique essence of India and the “Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb” (composite culture) of Telangana, the release added.