Eluru Collector Vetriselvi Turns Teacher, Blending Governance and Compassion

Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi, IAS , is earning widespread appreciation for blending administrative leadership with compassion and grassroots engagement. During her visit to a government school on February 17, 2026 , to distribute tablets as part of National Deworming Day , she transformed a routine programme into an inspiring learning session.

Interacting warmly with students, she stepped in as a teacher and explained mathematics concepts on the blackboard using simple techniques, making complex problems easy to understand. Her interactive style energized students and impressed teachers, turning the visit into a memorable educational experience. Addressing the gathering, she described the teaching profession as sacred and vital to nation-building , urging educators to encourage curiosity and conceptual learning instead of rote memorization, while advising students to go beyond textbooks and develop analytical thinking.

Her commitment to education extends beyond symbolic visits. On February 11 , she inspected the Itukalakota Tribal Welfare School in Polavaram mandal, personally tasting the mid-day meal to assess quality and hygiene, reviewing attendance, and calling parents of absent children to stress regular schooling.

The gesture strengthened accountability and community trust, particularly in tribal areas where residential schools are crucial for social mobility . Earlier, during the December 2024 Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting , she showed a deeply compassionate approach toward Bal Sadan children, ensuring they felt supported and even transporting them to school in her official vehicle. Through such humane interventions and responsive governance, the Collector has strengthened public confidence and reinforced the importance of student welfare , motivation, and inclusive development across Eluru district.