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Andhra Pradesh Minister Reopens Nellore’s 150-Year-Old Municipal School and Enrolls Two Begging Boys

Mr. Lokesh pledged ongoing welfare support for the boys’ schooling at the renovated campus featuring digital classrooms, robotics and hydroponics labs along with a computer suite.

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Nara Lokesh adopts two underprivileged Andhra kids, vows to fund their education
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Overview

  • Seven-year-olds CH Penchalaiah and V Venkateshwarlu approached Nellore’s Municipal Commissioner on July 3 and were formally enrolled by Education Minister Nara Lokesh at the July 7 inauguration.
  • Lokesh announced he would adopt the boys and meet their educational needs while officials confirmed they will receive support under existing state welfare schemes.
  • The restored Venkatagiri Rajah Municipal Corporation High School now includes digital classrooms, a robotics lab, a hydroponics lab, a computer lab and a new playground.
  • The Andhra Pradesh Education Department will monitor the boys’ progress and schedule parent-teacher meetings twice annually to boost family engagement.
  • The school’s reopening forms part of a broader push to modernize 9,600 state schools with one teacher per class and integrate spiritual education materials.