Shashidhar Sharma, principal of the Government Junior College in Chigurumamidi, Karimnagar district, told parents on Wednesday that children need close supervision at home, and that students must attend college regularly and focus seriously on their studies.

A meeting that put parents and faculty in one room

The Chigurumamidi Government Junior College held a meeting between its faculty and parents on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The session was not a routine formality. The principal used it to lay out what he expects from families and teachers if students are to succeed, and he made clear that the responsibility does not end at the college gate.

Parental supervision at home is mandatory, and students must pay special attention to their studies.

That message came directly from Sharma, who has led the government junior college in the Karimnagar district town. For parents, it was a sharp reminder that what happens between school hours matters just as much as what happens inside the classroom.

Mobile phones and discipline

Sharma asked parents to reduce mobile phone use among their children and to make sure students develop good discipline. He did not frame the request as a suggestion to be considered later. It was presented as a basic step in protecting a student’s focus and daily routine.

Phones have become a constant presence in many households, and the principal’s request puts the burden squarely on parents to set limits. The message was simple: a student who spends hours on a phone is a student who is not studying, and the home is where those habits are either checked or allowed to grow.

Keeping children away from bad company

Sharma also urged parents to take precautions at home so their children stay clear of bad friendships. In his account, a student’s company can shape everything from attendance to attitude, and families are in the best position to notice early warning signs.

He pressed the point that parents must know who their children spend time with. Supervision, in this framing, is not about strictness for its own sake. It is about staying close enough to a child’s life to step in before small problems become serious ones.

The goal: a 100% pass rate

The principal set a clear target for the current academic year. He asked everyone involved, including parents, faculty and students, to work together to achieve a 100% pass rate. The goal is ambitious, and Sharma made it a shared responsibility rather than a task for teachers alone.

He also stressed regular attendance. Students who keep coming to class, he said, are better placed to build the habits that lead to results. Attendance and home study were presented as two halves of the same effort.

Why this matters for Telangana families

The meeting took place in Chigurumamidi, a town in Karimnagar district, Telangana. For families in the region whose children are in government junior colleges, the principal’s message is a direct call to action. Students in such institutions often depend on steady support at home, and Sharma’s remarks signal that the college expects that support to be consistent throughout the year.

The local angle is clear. A meeting like this one shows how a single government college is trying to pull parents into the academic process, not just send report cards home at the end of the term.

Parents had their say

The meeting did not end with the principal speaking alone. Sharma sought the opinions and suggestions of parents, giving families a chance to raise their own concerns about their children’s education. Faculty members and parents attended the session together, which is itself a sign that the college wants a two-way relationship with the households it serves.

Whether parents’ suggestions will translate into changes at the college was not detailed in the meeting report. What is clear is that the college asked families for input and asked them to commit to supervision at home.

What parents should take away

The core instructions from the principal were direct. Attend college regularly. Give studies serious attention. Reduce mobile phone use. Build discipline. Keep children away from bad company. Work together with teachers. Each point is simple on its own, but together they describe a home environment that many parents may need to rethink.

For a student preparing for exams, the gap between a passing grade and a failing one can come down to daily habits. The principal’s message places those habits at the center of the conversation, and it puts parents in the position of the first line of defense.

The meeting also shows that the college is treating the home as part of its classroom. In Sharma’s words, the bright future of students depends on parents and teachers coordinating closely. That is the central point of the day, and it is one that families across Chigurumamidi and beyond are being asked to act on now.