Overview
- Education minister Nara Lokesh ordered officials to draft guidelines to launch Kalalaku Rekkalu from the next academic year.
- The scheme will provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing higher education in India or overseas.
- A five-member committee headed by Sri Padmavati Mahila University vice-chancellor Uma will recommend measures to curb student suicides and uphold Supreme Court norms.
- The government committed to clearing roughly ₹4,200 crore in fee reimbursement arrears in phases and warned private colleges against pressuring students over dues.
- Officials reported ongoing talks with Australian universities for collaborations alongside plans for an EduCity in Visakhapatnam and new aviation education facilities.