Sangareddy, May 19 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Labour and Mines Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy said the Telangana government is providing “Indiramma Houses” to the poor inspired by the vision of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
He stated that the Congress government is fulfilling Indira Gandhi’s “Garibi Hatao” slogan in true spirit.
The Minister said that 3,500 Indiramma houses have been sanctioned for each Assembly constituency and clarified that the houses are being allotted only to genuine beneficiaries.
He announced that the second phase distribution of Indiramma houses will commence from June 2.
Vivek Venkatswamy said the Congress government is fulfilling the dream of home ownership for poor families. Stating that the previous BRS government misled the people in the name of double-bedroom houses, he said that under the present Congress government, eligible beneficiaries are receiving houses.
He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for road works and several development projects worth around ₹8 crore in Bhanur village of Patancheru mandal in Sangareddy district.
During the programme, the Minister said ration cards are being issued to all eligible families, enabling them to avail benefits under various welfare schemes. He further stated that many deserving people are waiting for government pensions and announced that new pensions would be sanctioned from June 2 onwards.
The Minister also assured that steps would be taken to widen some of the narrow roads in the Patancheru area. He said discussions would be held with the Roads and Buildings Department Secretary and the road expansion works would be initiated soon.
Recalling the contribution of Indira Gandhi, he said that during her tenure as Medak Lok Sabha Member, the Visakha factory was established in Medak district. He added that several Central government institutions were set up in the region due to her initiative.
The Minister also remembered the services of veteran leaders such as Kaka Venkataswamy and T. Anjaiah, who actively worked in INTUC during that period.
On the occasion, Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy unveiled the portrait of former Chief Minister T. Anjaiah and paid floral tributes. The Minister also laid the foundation stone for BT road construction works from Patancheru to Bhanur village being taken up with an allocation of ₹8.30 crore.
