AP CM attends Pratibha Puraskarams Program

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sun, Oct 15, 2017, 06:42 PM

AP CM attends Pratibha Puraskarams Program

Vijayawada, Oct 15: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that his government will take all preventive measures to control student's suicide while attending 'Pratibha Puraskarams' in Vijayawada on Sunday.

"The government will take all steps to prevent student suicides," said Naidu.

The award function was organized at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada, on the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

He also expressed concern on the pressure that is being built up on children regarding education.

He said, "A pleasant, pressure-free and conducive atmosphere should be created so that it encourages student to study".

In the event, the Chief Minister also focused on the issues of strengthening government schools and hospitals in the state and said, "Measures are being taken to strengthen government schools, hospitals and to make education and medical expenses cheaper."

As many as 3,991 school children and another 2500 students of intermediate, polytechnic and other higher education were given 'Pratibha Puraskarams'.

Naidu further said 15 percent funds in the budget are allocated to education sector. He added that basic infrastructure in schools will be developed with an investment of Rs. 5000 crores.