Govt to set up 2k KPS, says Madhu

Mangaluru: The number of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) in the state will be increased from 300 to 2,000, said primary and secondary education minister Madhu Bangarappa.
He told reporters here on Sunday that the government has plans to set up one KPS for every two – three gram panchayats. At least three schools will be upgraded as KPS in each assembly constituency in a year, he said.
On other initiatives of the department, the minister said the practice of reading the preamble of the constitution has already been initiated in schools. Chikki is served to children upto class 10 twice a week. Three board examinations will be conducted for students of SSLC and II PU from 2023-24.
The government aims at increasing the infrastructure and thereby increasing the strength in government schools, he said, adding that the department is also planning to reduce the weight of schoolbags.
Further, he said a discussion has been held with the higher education department to introduce a bridge course for students, who have joined a college after passing supplementary exams. The government is committed to implementing the state education policy without inconveniencing children, he said.