GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT
Higher Education Dept - Educational Reforms for strengthening the
existing Educational system- Constitution of expert Committee- Orders
– Issued.
HIGHER EDUCATION (UE) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Rt.No.75 Dated:24.06.2019
Order:
With an endeavour to enable and invigorate educational eco-
system, Government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to bring a
paradigm shift in education system built on the foundational pillars of
access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability. Towards
achieving this vision, the Government realizes the dire need to introduce
path breaking reforms for strengthening the existing education system.
In this regard, the government has decided to set up an Expert
Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the current status of
education in the state and various programmes that are currently in
operation and develop an appropriate education policy and strategy to
improve the standard as well as the reach of all educational institutions in
the state of AP in line with the National Policy.
2. The Committee will comprise of the following experts:
I. Sri. N. Balakrishnan, Professor, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore –Chairman
II. Prof. Desai, Director, IIT, Hyderabad
III. Prof. Jandhyala B.G. Tilak, Former VC, National Institute of
Educational Planning.
IV. Prof. (Mrs.) Nalini Juneja, NIEP & A, New Delhi
V. Dr. R. Venkata Reddy, M.V. Foundation, Hyderabad
VI. Smt. Sudha Narayana Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys
Foundation
VII. Dr. N. Rajasekhar Reddy, Ex-VC, Higher Educational Council
VIII. Sri. S. Ramakrishnam Raju, Social Activist, Bhimavaram
IX. Sri. Aluri Sambasiva Reddy, Representative of Educational
Institutions
X. Secretary/Principal Secretary, Department of School
Education-Convener
XI. B.Eswaraiah, Enumulavaripalli Village, Rishi Valley
XII. D.V.R. K Prasad, Oakridge International School
3. The Terms-of-Reference of the Committee:
The primary objective of the Committee is to review and make
recommendations regarding Regulation of fees charged by private
educational institutions-both schools and colleges, monitor the standards
of education and service conditions of private teachers/lecturers so as to
develop State Education Policy. In this context, the committee will study
the present status of educational institutions in the State.
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4. The specific terms of reference of the committee are as follows:
I. Analyze the structural and functional dynamics of the existing
education system of the State-duly considering public, private and
government aided institutions-and recommend measures for
strengthening the entire education system in an inclusive and
equitable manner with due attention to increasing the quality of
education.
II. To review the existing regulatory framework for all levels of
education in the state and suggest measures for its improvement
with specific focus on fee regulation and teacher welfare.
III. Review the structure and function of various Departments under
the Ministry of Education and recommend an integrated
architecture that would ensure seamless synergistic management
of all departments and programmes through computerization and
e-governance with due attention to transparency and efficiency.
IV. Suggest measures to reform educational institutions at all levels
with specific focus on infrastructure, availability and quality of
human resource and develop a workable action plan for its
sustainable implementation.
V. Analyze the final report of Functional & Organizational Review
conducted by School Education Department as part of Badi
Parivartana.
VI. Suggest measures for implementation of K-12 system in School
Education in view of provision of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (MHRD,
Government of India) and Draft National Education Policy-2019.
VII. Review the existing system of vocational education in the state and
suggest measures for complete integration of vocational education
within mainstream education at all levels.
VIII. Suggest measures to create conditions for knowledge generation
through improved research and innovation facilities, quality and
quantum of academic content in universities and colleges with due
attention to employability of students in tune with the requirement
of the industry.
IX. Recommend measures to develop a comprehensive quality
assurance mechanism for continuous evaluation of school and
higher education with specific reference to accreditation.
X. Suggest measures for reforms in administration, strengthening
academic and administrative supervision, restructuring of SCERT
and other Teacher Education Institutes.
XI. Review the existing technology based initiatives such as MOOCs,
digital-virtual classrooms, etc. and suggest recommendations for
further integrations of technology in all levels of education.
XII. Review and identify the financing requirements for promoting
academic reforms, improving governance, infrastructure,
institutional restructuring and mobilizing resources.
XIII. Within six weeks of its establishment, the committee will identify
and provide a list of ‘Quick Impact Projects’ that could be grounded
promptly which would ensure visible quality improvement of the
education system within the academic year (2019- 2020).
XIV. The committee may undertake field visits, hold workshops, conduct
focus ground discussions and interact with cross section of the
stakeholders before finalizing the report.
XV. The Chairman in-consultation with its members may constitute
sub-committees/task force to study the specific requirements of
School Education and Higher Education to expedite the process
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The Committee will submit its report within four(4) months
from its first meeting, which will be convened by the Principal
Secretary/Special Chief Secretary to Government, Department of
School Education in consultation with the Chairperson. The
Committee shall decide the methodology for its work and co-opt
any specialist as deem appropriate. While the Chairman will enjoy
the status of Chief Secretary to Government, the Members will
have the status of Principal Secretary for the purposes of travel and
accommodation. The expenditure and Honorarium for the
committee will be borne by the Department of School Education
and Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. The
committee will have unfettered access to all
information/staff/facilities of the Department of Education.
5. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Dept vide their
U.O Note No.47/PFS/2019, Dated:24.6.2019.
( BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
J.S.V. PRASAD
SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Sri. N. Balakrishnan, Professor, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore –Chairman
Prof. Desai, Director, IIT, Hyderabad.
Prof. Jandhyala B.G. Tilak, Former VC, National Institute of
Educational Planning.
Prof. (Mrs.)Nalini Jeneja, NIEP & A, New Delhi.
Dr. R. Venkata Reddy, M.V. Foundation, Hyderabad.
Smt. Sudha Narayana Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation
Dr. N. Rajasekhar Reddy, Ex-VC, Higher Educational Council
Sri. S. Ramakrishnam Raju, Social Activist, Bhimavaram
Sri. Aluri Sambasiva Reddy, Representative of Educational Institutions
The Secretary/Principal Secretary,
Department of School Education-Convener.
B.Eswaraiah, Enumulavaripalli Village, Rishi Valley
D.V.R. K Prasad, Oakridge International School
Copy to:
The Finance Department,
The PS to Special Chief Secretary to Govt.
P.S to Chief Secretary,
P.S to Prl. Secretary to Govt, Education Dept.
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