– Collector Sumit Kumar emphasized parental duty in shaping children’s academics and personal development.
– Highlighted State government’s spending of ₹5,000/month per student to provide quality education-credited to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of corporate-level education for economically weaker backgrounds.
– Urged parents to monitor children’s academic progress and protect them from excessive use of mobile phones and social media; mentioned drug menace as a societal threat despite enforcement efforts.
– SP stressed avoiding electronic gadget addiction and encouraging minors to focus on physical activity over motorcycles or mobiles.
– Students Rishitha, Bharat Kumar Naidu, and Veena Vani received ‘Shining Star’ awards from the officials.
– Plantation drive launched at the school campus; interactive session held with students.
The Mega PTM showcased an evolving strategy towards holistic academic engagement in Andhra Pradesh’s public schools. The emphasis on both government investment in education (₹5,000/student monthly funding) and community collaboration underscores a shared accountability model among stakeholders-parents, teachers, enforcement authorities.
While advocating for reduced electronic gadget usage among youth aligns with broader concerns about digital distractions and health issues like sedentary lifestyles, practical measures will need implementation at household levels beyond awareness drives. Additionally, the recognition awards (“Shining Star”) serve as morale boosters that commend student achievements while instilling values within peers.
Overall strides toward quality education under government policy demonstrate proactive leadership but highlight recurring challenges such as drug abuse awareness needing synergetic efforts across sectors-parents remain pivotal facilitators here.
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