IndiaThe Andhra Pradesh government announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at a residential school in Marikavalasa, Visakhapatnam, aimed at providing intensive coaching for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students preparing for competitive exams like NEET and IIT-JEE. The initiative seeks to increase the representation of ST students in prestigious educational institutions. The CoE, which includes 600 Intermediate students selected through a merit-based process and coached by Physics Wallah, has sparked controversy due to the relocation of students from the previous residential school. Students were moved in phases by bus under teacher supervision, with parents informed beforehand. Despite protests from tribal organizations and parents demanding the continuation of the residential school, officials emphasized that the shift was planned and orderly executed. The move was reportedly initiated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to improve educational outcomes for ST communities.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the government's initiative as a positive development aimed at improving educational opportunities for Scheduled Tribe students. It provides balanced reporting by including statements from officials such as APTWREIS Secretary M. Gowthami and Minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani, who re
