Gowtham Model School (GMS), promoted by Sri M. Venkatanarayana and managed by Sri Gowtham Academy of
General & Technical Education, is one of the biggest names in the educational services sector in
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
GMS has been ranked as one of the largest group in terms of number of schools and students. The academy
currently has 77 schools with a combined student population of approximately 50,000. The founder chairman,
Mr. Venkatanarayana is a post graduate in Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. With a teaching
experience of 30 years at various levels, he is at the helm of operations at Gowtham. With his vast
experience in primary, high school and junior college segment, he initiated quality education at an
affordable price by starting a Junior College in Vijayawada in 1984. With a positive response from the
students' and parents' community, the group expanded in Hyderabad in 1998 and to other parts of Andhra
Pradesh and Telangana. With 77 schools having 50,000 students, Mr. Venkatanarayana has been the crucial
member of the growth plan, envisioned.