• To improve students’ educational experience and employability, the government has launched several initiatives, including Sector Skills Programs, Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programs, faculty training, and community engagement initiatives like “Pillala Kosam.” The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) has significantly contributed to enhancing infrastructure and quality in higher education. Additionally, Degree Online Services, Telangana (DOST) has streamlined the admissions process, and the Plantation Programme promotes environmental consciousness among students. These efforts highlight the state’s commitment to raising higher education standards and fostering inclusive development.

Technical Education

• The Department of Technical Education in Telangana is dedicated to improving technical education at both the degree and diploma levels. It collaborates with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to manage the establishment of engineering, MBA/MCA colleges, and polytechnics, as well as to increase sanctioned intakes and introduce new courses. The department oversees 56 government polytechnics, providing diploma-level education to around 12,000 students annually, mainly from rural areas.
• The department’s vision is to develop skilled engineers and technicians with a strong work culture to enhance efficiency and productivity. Key objectives include training job-ready technicians and engineers, updating curricula to align with industry needs, equipping labs and workshops with modern technology, and promoting industry-institute linkages for training and placement.

Achievements in Technical Education

• In the 2023-24 academic year, the Department of Technical Education accredited 57 diploma courses across 28 government polytechnics and introduced an open book system in some courses. They trained 60 faculty members in green technologies, with a focus on electric vehicles for engineering courses. The department regularized the services of 390 contract lecturers and 129 contract workshop attendants. The Telangana Public Service Commission published merit lists for recruiting 247 lecturers and 31 librarians.
• Notable achievements since December 2023 include upgrading the government Polytechnic in Kosgi to a government Engineering College, revising the diploma curriculum for 2024-25, developing the EASY app for addressing employee grievances, preparing a roadmap for skill universities, and conducting industry-institute interaction workshops with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE).

Best Practices and Innovations

• The department has also implemented best practices to improve education quality and efficiency. A six-month industrial training program for final-year diploma students provides practical experience and skill development. The introduction of a continuous evaluation scheme and grading system helps reduce student pressure and misclassification. The annual state-level Srujana Tech-Fest fosters creativity and problem-solving skills among diploma students. Furthermore, establishing an e-office for online file processing enhances administrative transparency and efficiency, while implementing an Aadhaar-Based Biometric Attendance System (ABAS) in all polytechnics ensures discipline among staff and students.