Hyderabad, Aug.15 (NSS): Irrigation & Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Congress government in Telangana has been working for the welfare of all sections of society during the last eight months in Telangana.
Leading the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Suryapet District Headquarters on Thursday, Uttam Kumar Reddy unfurled the national flag, took salute at the Guard of Honour, and paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the freedom movement. In his address, he outlined the Congress government’s targeted initiatives, emphasising that this administration is not just about rhetoric but action. He spotlighted the Indiramma Housing Scheme and the Mahalakshmi Gas Subsidy Scheme as flagship programs that reflect the government’s commitment to uplift the economically disadvantaged.
Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised that the government’s commitment to welfare is evident in its targeted interventions, such as the Gruha Jyoti Scheme, which provides free electricity to consumers using up to 200 units. He highlighted the Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme, now offering corporate-level healthcare to the poor with increased coverage from Rs 500,000 to Rs 10 lakh. He announced an ambitious plan to create an additional 30 lakh acres of ayacut across Telangana over the next five years, with Rs 10,820 crore allocated this year to create a new ayacut of about 6 to 6.5 lakh acres.
He criticised the previous BRS regime for its wasteful spending in the name of redesigning and restructuring of projects, emphasising that the Congress government is committed to result-oriented work. He also emphasised the government’s focus on infrastructure development, including the modernisation of irrigation systems and construction of check dams. He hailed the waiver of crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh as a historic achievement, noting that no other government in the country has accomplished this within just eight months of coming to power.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the Congress government has implemented a robust system of monitoring and accountability, Uttam Kumar Reddy said, ensuring that the benefits of all schemes reach the intended recipients. He highlighted the Praja Vani initiative, which allows citizens to file grievances and track their resolution, as a testament to the government’s transparency and dedication to serving the people.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that all eligible beneficiaries receive ration cards without hassle. “We are leaving no one behind. Every deserving individual will be brought under the safety net of our welfare programs,” he assured. In addressing the needs of the youth, he highlighted the government’s rapid fulfilment of over 30,000 government vacancies within eight months and the release of a job calendar for further recruitment.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said “Our government is steering the State towards a future where every citizen has the opportunity to prosper. He also provided a detailed account of various schemes being implemented in Suryapet district, underscoring the Congress government’s relentless commitment to development at every level.
