Telangana Governor Urges Teachers to Promote English Proficiency While Preserving Mother Tongues
Hyderabad, June 19 (TNT): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday called upon teachers to enhance English language proficiency among students while ensuring the preservation of their mother tongues and cultural heritage.
Interacting with participants of the two-week English Language Proficiency Programme (ELPP) organised for teachers working in Tribal Welfare Educational Institutions, the Governor presented certificates to teachers who successfully completed the training programme at Lok Bhavan.
The programme, conducted by English and Foreign Languages University, was aimed at strengthening the English language teaching skills of educators serving in Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions across Telangana.
As part of its support for teacher capacity-building initiatives, Lok Bhavan sanctioned ₹12.80 lakh from the Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the programme.
A total of 50 teachers and five faculty members from EFLU participated in the training.
Addressing the gathering, Shukla appreciated the efforts of EFLU and the Tribal Welfare Department in improving the communication and teaching capabilities of educators working in remote tribal areas.
He said enhanced English proficiency among teachers would help improve students’ confidence and communication skills while expanding their access to higher education and employment opportunities.
The Governor observed that teachers play a vital role in shaping the future of students and noted that such capacity-building programmes would help bridge educational gaps and contribute to the holistic development of children in tribal regions.
Referring to the financial assistance extended through Lok Bhavan, he reiterated Raj Bhavan’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at the welfare and advancement of tribal communities.
Expressing confidence in the trained teachers, Shukla urged them to provide quality education and serve as role models for their students.
“We must work together to bring positive change in the lives of tribal students through quality education. Lok Bhavan will always extend support to initiatives related to tribal welfare,” he said.
The Governor stressed that while students should be equipped with skills necessary to compete in an increasingly globalised world, equal importance must be given to preserving their mother tongues and the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities.
Congratulating the participants on successfully completing the programme, he urged them to effectively utilise the knowledge and skills gained during the training for the benefit of their students.
Special Chief Secretary to Governor M. Dana Kishore, EFLU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nagaraju, Joint Secretary to Governor K. Shashikirana Chary and Associate Professor Dr. Raja Ram were present on the occasion.
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