Welfare of All Sections is Government’s Priority: Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha
Sangareddy, April 2: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha stated that the state government is committed to the welfare of all sections of society and is effectively implementing various schemes aimed at the upliftment of the poor.
The Minister was addressing a Gram Sabha held on Thursday at Almayipet village in Andole mandal as part of the “Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika” programme. He attended the meeting as the chief guest.
The Gram Sabha began with the Telangana state song, followed by the reading of a message from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to the villagers. Officials from various departments explained the development activities and welfare schemes being implemented in the village, along with beneficiary details.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary. He emphasized the importance of women’s health and stated that 30 types of medical tests are being conducted for women and members of Self-Help Groups in every village, urging them to utilize these services.
He informed that loans worth ₹3.50 crore have been provided to 28 Self-Help Groups in the village, along with an interest subsidy of ₹2.50 lakh. He also highlighted key welfare initiatives such as Indiramma housing, interest-free loans, insurance schemes, Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, free bus travel for women, and free electricity up to 200 units.
The Minister assured that if residents come forward to establish a new colony in Survey No. 513 of Almayipet village, the government will provide all basic infrastructure including roads, underground drainage, water tanks, electricity, and housing facilities.
He further announced that steps will be taken to resolve local issues, including the construction of a BT road from the highway to Almayipet–Konyal, underground drainage systems, and CC roads.
Referring to the sanctioned Indiramma houses, the Minister noted that only 4 out of 7 houses have been constructed so far and urged the remaining beneficiaries to complete construction at the earliest. He assured financial and personal support, and added that new houses would also be sanctioned for those willing to build.
He also stated that educational infrastructure has been strengthened in the region and encouraged students to excel. A pharmacy college will soon be established in Andole constituency, and 2–3 industries are expected to come up near Sangupet hill, boosting local employment.
On the issue of nearly 40 acres of assigned land belonging to the poor being wrongly registered, the Minister directed the RDO to cancel such registrations and restore the land to the rightful beneficiaries.
District Collector Praveenya, speaking at the event, urged people to actively participate in programmes being conducted by 10 departments over the next two months under the initiative. She highlighted that ₹800 crore has been provided under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme to empower women financially. Additionally, four lakh Indiramma sarees have been distributed and 50,000 new ration cards issued.
She further announced that the government will soon implement new initiatives such as a nutritious ragi-based breakfast scheme for children, a mid-day meal scheme for intermediate students, and the Indiramma family life insurance scheme.
The programme concluded with the Minister and Collector laying the foundation stones for three Indiramma houses by performing traditional rituals.
The event was attended by Additional Collector Pandu, local sarpanch and deputy sarpanch, public representatives, officials from various departments, and villagers.
The Minister was addressing a Gram Sabha held on Thursday at Almayipet village in Andole mandal as part of the “Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika” programme. He attended the meeting as the chief guest.
The Gram Sabha began with the Telangana state song, followed by the reading of a message from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to the villagers. Officials from various departments explained the development activities and welfare schemes being implemented in the village, along with beneficiary details.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary. He emphasized the importance of women’s health and stated that 30 types of medical tests are being conducted for women and members of Self-Help Groups in every village, urging them to utilize these services.
He informed that loans worth ₹3.50 crore have been provided to 28 Self-Help Groups in the village, along with an interest subsidy of ₹2.50 lakh. He also highlighted key welfare initiatives such as Indiramma housing, interest-free loans, insurance schemes, Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, free bus travel for women, and free electricity up to 200 units.
The Minister assured that if residents come forward to establish a new colony in Survey No. 513 of Almayipet village, the government will provide all basic infrastructure including roads, underground drainage, water tanks, electricity, and housing facilities.
He further announced that steps will be taken to resolve local issues, including the construction of a BT road from the highway to Almayipet–Konyal, underground drainage systems, and CC roads.
Referring to the sanctioned Indiramma houses, the Minister noted that only 4 out of 7 houses have been constructed so far and urged the remaining beneficiaries to complete construction at the earliest. He assured financial and personal support, and added that new houses would also be sanctioned for those willing to build.
He also stated that educational infrastructure has been strengthened in the region and encouraged students to excel. A pharmacy college will soon be established in Andole constituency, and 2–3 industries are expected to come up near Sangupet hill, boosting local employment.
On the issue of nearly 40 acres of assigned land belonging to the poor being wrongly registered, the Minister directed the RDO to cancel such registrations and restore the land to the rightful beneficiaries.
District Collector Praveenya, speaking at the event, urged people to actively participate in programmes being conducted by 10 departments over the next two months under the initiative. She highlighted that ₹800 crore has been provided under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme to empower women financially. Additionally, four lakh Indiramma sarees have been distributed and 50,000 new ration cards issued.
She further announced that the government will soon implement new initiatives such as a nutritious ragi-based breakfast scheme for children, a mid-day meal scheme for intermediate students, and the Indiramma family life insurance scheme.
The programme concluded with the Minister and Collector laying the foundation stones for three Indiramma houses by performing traditional rituals.
The event was attended by Additional Collector Pandu, local sarpanch and deputy sarpanch, public representatives, officials from various departments, and villagers.
