Telangana Launches ‘Telangana Darshini’

In September, 2024, the Telangana government introduced the 'Telangana Darshini' scheme, offering students immersive learning experiences through educational tours across the state.

The program, under the Youth Advancement, Tourism, and Culture Department, focuses on exposing students to heritage sites, monuments, urban landscapes, and scientific institutions.
It caters to students from class 2 up to graduation, with tours structured to suit the educational needs of different age groups.
Younger students from classes 2 to 4 will go on local day trips within their village or mandal, focusing on cultural and natural history.
Students of classes 5 to 8 will embark on slightly longer trips, traveling within a 20-30 km radius of their schools.
For class 9 to intermediate students, the tours will span two days and cover distances of 50-70 km.
University students will participate in four-day tours, traveling outside their home district for a more in-depth experience.
The government has allocated ₹12.10 crore to cover costs, with one-day trips costing ₹300 per student and four-day tours costing ₹4,000 per university student.
The initiative aims to reach 100,000 students this year, with funding from multiple government departments, including those focused on education, tribal welfare, and tourism.
The program emphasizes inclusivity, particularly for students from residential schools and Yuva Tourism Clubs.