more-in Improving the living standards of DWCRA women, numbering more than 45 lakhs in Andhra Pradesh, would help the State government improve its per capita income and education would be the key, said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Narayana here on Friday. Speaking to project directors of ‘Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas’ (MEPMA), Mr. Narayana said MEPMA was the right platform that could help the State government achieve its goal. Mr. Narayana said of the five crore population, nearly 3 crores belonged to the DWCRA segment that included women and their family members. Foundation course He said it was unfortunate that all the ranks and glory in entrance exams were being cornered by corporate schools, though the exams were conceived and conducted by the State government. “That is the reason we launched the foundation course in English in municipal schools. My aim is to see that more ranks come from these schools in 2019. While I am not demeaning the Telugu language, it is important to shift to English considering the job market conditions.” On suicides by students, the Minister said: “Several students who join professional courses are finding it difficult to cope with English leading to depression.” He appreciated those MEPMA officials who were visiting the colonies and exhorting parents to shift their wards from Telugu to English medium.

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