Dharmendra Pradhan meets Andhra Education Minister Nara Lokesh; appreciates his effort to "transform learning landscape" in state

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan on Wednesday met with Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Information Technology and Education, Nara Lokesh, and appreciated his efforts to transform the learning landscape in the state.
Union Minister Pradhan said that Nara Lokesh also briefed him about the Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh (LEAP) initiative by the state government.
Taking to X, Pradhan wrote, "Delighted to meet Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Lokesh in my office today. He briefed me about the LEAP initiative launched by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Appreciated him for the vigorous efforts he is undertaking for transforming the learning landscape in Andhra Pradesh,"

Delighted to meet Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Lokesh in my office today.

He briefed me about the LEAP initiative launched by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Appreciated him for the vigorous efforts he is undertaking for transforming the learning landscape… pic.twitter.com/Ie70SN4w4N

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 18, 2025

Dharmendra Pradhan also suggested Ministry of Education to study Andhra Pradesh's model of education and identify their best practices.
"Also suggested the Ministry of Education to study the AP govt's model in detail for identifying best practices," he said.
Pradhan also assured the Andhra Pradesh Minister that the NDA government is committed to "strengthen" the education landscape in the state under the leadership of PM Modi.
"Future-proofing our children is a collective responsibility. Assured Hon'ble Minister that the NDA govt. under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji is committed to strengthen the educational landscape in Andhra Pradesh in line with NEP 2020, extend all possible support towards building a world-class educational ecosystem and transform the State as a leading hub of education, research, and innovation," Pradhan said.
Nara Lokesh is on a two-day visit to Delhi, starting today, to meet with various union ministers and discuss issues regarding the state, among other things.
Along with Dharmendra Pradhan, Nara Lokesh also called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to discuss various topics related to Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)