With reference to the education initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The DSC 2.0 notification is related to recruitment for District School Councils. 2. The state plans to identify 175 schools for the LEAP Schools initiative. 3. The government aims to establish 250 autism centres across the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AP HRD Minister orders DSC 2.0 notification and ‘Zero Dropout Mission’ within a month

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Education policy· Prelims· 1 October 2026

Education policy and human capital development: a GS2 case study on state-led interventions for inclusive education.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh directed the issuance of the DSC 2.0 notification and the launch of a ‘Zero Dropout Mission’ to address school dropouts and faculty vacancies.

Background

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to identify 175 schools for LEAP Schools and fill 1,523 vacant faculty posts. The state also aims to establish 125 autism centres and conduct APPSC examinations in December 2026.

Facts for Prelims

FactDSC 2.0: A recruitment notification for District School Councils in Andhra Pradesh.
FactLEAP Schools: A state initiative involving 175 identified schools.
FactAutism Centres: The state plans to establish 125 such centres.
BodyAPPSC: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, tasked with conducting examinations in December.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the education initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The DSC 2.0 notification is related to recruitment for District School Councils.
The state plans to identify 175 schools for the LEAP Schools initiative.
The government aims to establish 250 autism centres across the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 2 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The state plans to establish 125 such centres.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of community-led initiatives and state-level interventions in achieving universal education and reducing school dropout rates in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Community engagement: Leveraging local leadership to identify and mitigate socio-economic barriers to school retention
Infrastructure gap: Addressing the shortage of specialized facilities like autism centres in rural education
Human resource deficit: Impact of high faculty vacancy rates on the quality of primary and secondary education

Keywords: Universal Education · Human Capital · Community Participation · Inclusive Education · Public Service Commission

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