Telangana on track to set up aviation University

20 Jul 2022 CW Team

Telangana is on track to establish the aviation university, according to KT Rama Rao (KTR), the state's minister for IT and industries.

In order to meet the expanding needs in the sphere of science and technology, KTR emphasised the necessity to create new paths. Since its founding, Telangana, according to the minister, has concentrated on raising educational standards to meet students' needs.

The government intends to establish a bone nursing institute in each district, the Sircilla MLA added.

The provision of improved medical facilities throughout Telangana is the main focus. KTR stated that K Chandrashekhar Rao, the state's chief minister, has ordered officials to set up an aviation university in the state while opening the Government Junior College at Qutbullapur.

KTR also stated that 1,052 junior colleges were renovated, 79 degree-granting colleges were founded, and two new law colleges.

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