Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has categorically ruled out the privatisation of government polytechnic colleges in the state. He said the institutions would continue to remain under government control, while ongoing reforms are aimed at modernising technical education and creating stronger links between students and industries.
Speaking in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government’s proposed integration of polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skills University is intended to improve the quality of technical education and align academic courses with the changing requirements of industries.
The government has also entered into a partnership with the Tata Group to upgrade polytechnic institutions across Telangana. According to the report, the group has committed around ₹4,000 crore, with the partnership already showing results through the transformation of outdated Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs).
Revanth Reddy said the polytechnics would continue under government management and that bringing them under the Skills University was aimed at strengthening industry linkages rather than privatising the institutions.
The government plans to introduce modern laboratories, upgraded equipment and improved training facilities while expanding internships, apprenticeships and practical learning opportunities. Courses are also expected to be updated to meet the growing demand in emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing.
The Chief Minister further said infrastructure and faculty capabilities would be strengthened through coordination between the Technical Education and Skills Development departments. The reforms are expected to focus on improving employability and providing students with better access to industry-oriented skills.
The announcement is significant for students and parents concerned about the future of government polytechnic education in Telangana. The government has maintained that the reforms are designed to improve educational standards while keeping the institutions accessible to students.
