Revanth wants students to have a say in school uniform design | Hyderabad News

Chief minister A Revanth Reddy at a review meet on student uniforms

Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to seek students’ feedback on the colours and designs of uniforms supplied in govt schools, residential schools and hostels, saying their preferences should be considered while planning future procurements.Reviewing the distribution of uniforms and student kits across various departments, the chief minister noted that the quality of uniforms had improved significantly this year, with more appealing colours and designs than in the past.He instructed officials to collect feedback from students, particularly on uniform colours and designs, and to give preference to the choices favoured by the majority while finalising future supplies.Officials informed the chief minister that distribution of uniforms, ties, belts, identity cards, shoes, socks, school bags, mats, plates, glasses and bowls was nearing completion. They said delivery of items handled by one or two agencies had crossed 95%, with only a small portion remaining.Revanth directed officials to complete the pending distribution without delay and ensure that all students receive the remaining supplies at the earliest.The chief minister also called for a standard operating procedure for procurement and distribution of uniforms and student kits from the next academic year. He stressed the need for a time-bound schedule covering every stage, from finalisation of requirements and tendering to procurement and distribution.Emphasising timely delivery, Revanth instructed officials to prepare an action plan to ensure that uniforms and all essential student kits are made available on the very day schools reopen, eliminating delays witnessed in previous years.