Implementation of Telugu as a Compulsory Subject in Telangana Schools

The Telangana government has made Telugu a mandatory subject for Class 9 students across all CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools starting from the 2025-26 academic year. The initiative will extend to Class 10 students from 2026-27. The decision aligns with the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, 2018, ensuring the preservation and promotion of the Telugu language. The simplified Telugu ‘Vennela’ textbook (089 code as per CBSE) will replace the standard ‘Singidi’ textbook to facilitate easier learning.

Key Highlights

Implementation Timeline

  • 2025-26: Telugu will be compulsory for Class 9 students.
  • 2026-27: The rule will apply to Class 10 students.

Applicable Schools

  • CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools in Telangana.

Textbook Update

  • ‘Singidi’ (standard Telugu) replaced with ‘Vennela’ (simple Telugu).
  • CBSE subject code: 089.

Legal Basis

  • Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, 2018.

Objective

  • Ensure Telugu is taught across all schools.
  • Preserve and promote the Telugu language.
  • Make learning easier for students from non-Telugu backgrounds.

Government’s Role

  • The previous government did not fully implement the law.
  • The new government, under CM A. Revanth Reddy, is enforcing the rule.
  • Encouraging interest in Telugu through simplified learning methods.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Implementation of Telugu as a Compulsory Subject in Telangana Schools
Policy Announcement February 2025
Implementation Start 2025-26 (Class 9), 2026-27 (Class 10)
Applicable Boards CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other boards in Telangana
Textbook Change ‘Singidi’ replaced with ‘Vennela’ (089 code – CBSE)
Legal Basis Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, 2018
Government Initiative Enforced by CM A. Revanth Reddy
Objective Preserve Telugu language, ensure implementation across schools, simplify learning for non-Telugu students
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