The Secretary HRDD, Mr C.S. Rao  apprised about the State literacy rate which is 82.2%. He expressed that there are 778 numbers of Schools in the state out of which 427 are primary and 194 are junior High Schools who are continuously being provided with Mid Day Meal. He also highlighted on the major achievements like enrolment of girl child more than boys, schools existing in the walking distance of a child, re-introduction of pre-primary schools, timely distribution of text books, uniforms, school bags, shoes, orientation  programme for teachers and students etc.