Telangana leads country in welfare initiatives: Tummala
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CM to visit Khammam on Dec 9; three devpt projects to be inaugurated
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Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao distributed pension sanction letters on Saturday
Khammam: “Telangana has emerged as a leading state in implementing welfare programmes for the poor, with the people’s government committed to ensuring social security and inclusive development,” State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Saturday.
Participating in a programme at Bhakta Ramadasu Kala Kshetram, the Minister distributed pension sanction letters to newly selected beneficiaries.
Addressing the gathering, Tummala announced that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would visit Khammam on December 9 to inaugurate three major development projects viz. the Velugumatla Model Colony, Munneru Cable Bridge, and Mirchi Market.
He said the state government had sanctioned pensions to an additional 4.5 lakh beneficiaries across Telangana, taking the total number of pension recipients to around 45 lakh under the Indiramma government.
“The Aasara and Cheyutha pension schemes were aimed at enabling elderly people and other eligible beneficiaries to lead dignified lives without depending on their family members,” he said.
The Minister said the government was implementing several welfare initiatives, including the distribution of fine-quality rice, free bus travel for women in RTC services and the construction of Indiramma houses, as part of its commitment to public welfare.
Referring to irrigation and drinking water issues, Tummala said the government was taking advance measures to prevent drinking water shortages in Khammam district despite inadequate water availability from the Nagarjuna Sagar project due to El Niño conditions.
He said the government had managed to protect nearly 1.5 lakh acres under the Nagarjuna Sagar ayacut by diverting Godavari water to the affected agricultural areas.
Expressing concern over crop losses caused by the recent Murasu cyclone, the Minister said farmers had suffered significant damage, with many losing crops that were ready for harvest. He described the losses caused by natural calamities as unfortunate and said farmers’ concerns remained a priority.
The Minister directed officials to ensure that footpaths in Khammam city remained free from encroachments so that pedestrians could use them without
inconvenience.
