Fri Jun 13 15:19:28 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh is threatening legal action against YSR Congress Party leaders who alleged corruption within the Talliki Vandanam scheme. He denies that part of the funds went into his personal account and demands they either delete the allegation or prove it. He also provided updates on teacher recruitment and transfers, stating the government aims to improve government schools to attract more students without regulating private school fees. He criticized the previous government’s actions in the education sector and expressed optimism that “Andhra Model Education” will serve as a model for other states.

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**HRD Minister Nara Lokesh Threatens Legal Action Over Corruption Allegations in Talliki Vandanam Scheme**

VIJAYAWADA, June 13, 2025 – Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh has vowed to take legal action against YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders for their claims of corruption within the Talliki Vandanam scheme. Speaking at a press conference in Undavalli near Vijayawada on Friday, Lokesh vehemently denied allegations that ₹2,000 out of the ₹13,000 disbursed under the scheme went into his personal account.

“They must either retract their statements and delete the social media posts making these accusations, or provide concrete evidence to support their claims,” Lokesh stated firmly. “If they fail to do so, the law will take its course, and they will face the consequences.”

Lokesh demanded a public apology from the YSRCP leaders, emphasizing that he would not tolerate such baseless accusations. He also addressed the Mega DSC recruitment process, announcing that it would be completed by July, with newly recruited teachers expected to be in schools by September. Teacher transfers are slated for completion by Monday.

Addressing concerns about fee regulation in private schools, Lokesh stated his belief in a free market. He emphasized the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in government schools, inviting parents to consider enrolling their children in public institutions. He noted that the Talliki Vandanam scheme, under the current coalition government, benefits 67.27 lakh students compared to the 42 lakh beneficiaries of the previous Amma Vodi scheme.

Lokesh criticized the previous government’s policies on fee regulation, claiming they had caused significant damage to the education sector, including declining enrollment in postgraduate courses and a reduction in patents. He emphasized the current government’s commitment to restoring the education system and its goal of improving the quality of education in public institutions. “Our ‘Andhra Model Education’ will become a role model for all other States in the country,” he concluded.

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