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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Makes History with Harvard Leadership Program

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will attend the "Leadership: 21st Century" program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government from January 25-31. He will be part of a global class with participants from over 20 countries, studying under professors Tim O'Brien and Karen Morrissey. Upon completion, he will become the first sitting Chief Minister in Indian history to receive a course certification from Harvard. Separately, Reddy has emphasized foreign language training for nursing students to access job opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Germany.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Enrolls in Harvard Leadership Course

  • First sitting Indian CM at Harvard
  • Attends Kennedy School program
  • Program features global participants
  • Focus on foreign language skills for nurses
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy enrols for leadership program in Harvard University

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy becomes first sitting Indian CM to attend a Harvard University program, joining a global class at the Kennedy School.

"first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister has achieved such a distinction - Official Release"

Hyderabad, January 18

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will attend "Leadership: 21st Century" program at Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, becoming the first CM in Independent India to enrol for a program in the Ivy League.

According to the release, Reddy will attend classes in a Harvard program from January 25 to 31. The CM will be stationed on the Kennedy School campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a class featuring students from over 20 countries across five continents.

During the program, Reddy will attend classes and complete assignments, submit "homework," and participate in group projects alongside fellow global participants.

The release said that this programme is chaired by Prof. Tim O'Brien and directed by Prof. Karen Morrissey. The curriculum is designed to analyse case studies from various parts of the world and across different eras of history, with participant groups tasked with solving and presenting solutions in a classroom setting.

Upon completion, the Telangana CM will receive a program course certification from Harvard, marking the first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister has achieved such a distinction.

Earlier, the state CM Revanth Reddy emphasised on the importance of foreign language skills for students to compete in a globalised world and announced that the state government will develop facilities to teach Japanese, Korean and German languages to nursing students aspiring for overseas employment.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during an interaction with students of a nursing college in Khammam on Saturday, the Chief Minister said there is a high demand for nurses in countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Germany.

He said the state government would provide dedicated teaching facilities in Japanese, German and Korean to help nursing students access global job opportunities.

CM Reddy said that during his recent foreign visit, many people praised the services of Indian nurses, particularly those from Telangana. He added that students from Yedulapuram nursing colleges would also be included under the proposed foreign language training initiative.

Highlighting the government's focus on healthcare and education, Revanth Reddy said doctors are next to God and expressed confidence that nurses from Telangana would further enhance the state's prestige worldwide through their professional excellence.

- ANI

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Priya S
While learning is good, I hope this isn't just a foreign trip in the name of education. The real test will be if this translates into better governance and policies for the people of Telangana. The focus on language skills for nurses is praiseworthy though.
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Rohit P
First CM to do this! Makes us proud. But honestly, who is paying for this? If it's taxpayer money, I hope there's full transparency. The nursing initiative is spot on - creating global job opportunities is what a forward-thinking government should do.
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Sarah B
Interesting move. Harvard's Kennedy School has excellent programs. If he genuinely engages with the global cohort, it could provide valuable perspectives. The parallel focus on vocational training (nurses learning languages) shows a good balance between high-level leadership and grassroots skill development.
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Karthik V
Good step for personal growth, but I hope his office functions smoothly while he's away for a week. Governance shouldn't stop. The foreign language plan for nurses is brilliant! My sister is a nurse and such skills would make her more competitive abroad. 👏
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Michael C
With respect, I find this a bit symbolic. India has immense leadership wisdom in its own history and traditions. While external learning is fine, I hope our leaders also look inwards for solutions. The nursing initiative, however, is very practical and welcome.

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