World Bank Team Visits Andhra Schools, Praises Education System
World Bank team during a visit to a school in Krishna district
Vijayawada: A delegation of World Bank representatives visited Sri Anne Seetharamaiah Zilla Parishad High School (PM SHRI) in Atkuru village in Unguturu mandal and the Model Foundation School in Davajigudem in Krishna district of Andhra Paradesh and praised the educational system followed for improving the teaching standards.
As part of the visit, the delegation reviewed educational policies, learning methodologies, creativity, and standards of education in the schools, along with the operations of the school management committees. The team interacted with the students, asking insightful questions and receiving impressive responses. The delegation also observed classroom environments and inquired about the teaching methods employed by the teachers. The World Bank representatives praised the efforts of State Education Department in enhancing educational quality, terming them commendable. The delegation included Cristelle Kouame Task Team Leader), Keiko Inoue (South Asia Representative), Junko Onishi (Lead Social Protection Specialist, Human Development Program Leader, India), DHC Aturupane (Lead Economist), Karthik Pentel (Senior Education Specialist), Tracy Wilichowski, Deepa Balakrishnan (Senior Environmental Specialist), Tanuj Mathur (Senior Financial Management Specialist), and Priyanka Sahu (Consultant).
From Samagra Shiksha and the Education Department, participants included Joint Director for Mana Badi Mana Bhavishyathu Muvva Ramalingam, Additional Director K Nageswara Rao, SCERT Director MV Krishna Reddy, APEPWIDC MD Diwan Reddy, Krishna District DEO Ramarao, as well as representatives from Sattva Kaivalya and Teach Tool.
Later the delegation visited the Model Foundation School in Davajigudem, Gannavaram mandal. Samagra Shiksha SPD B Srinivasa Rao held an interaction with the students engaging them with thought-provoking questions to understand their interests and perspectives.
