Rangareddy: The State Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy chaired a district meeting in Madgul mandal’s Chittampally DPRC Bhavan. During the meeting, she issued a directive to take strict legal action against those selling counterfeit seeds and cancel the licenses of shops involved in such activities. The meeting, attended by district officials, public representatives, and various department officials, discussed important agricultural and educational issues.
Sabitha Indra Reddy emphasized the need to ensure that farmers have access to quality seeds. She urged officials to regularly inspect fertilizer shops and create awareness among farmers about cultivating soybean crops. She advised officials to organize meetings at farmers’ venues to provide guidance on crop cultivation.
She also discussed the Dalit Bandhu scheme and informed that the selection process for the second phase had been carried out according to government instructions. She urged officials to prioritize sanitation work during the rainy season to prevent the spread of seasonal diseases. She emphasized the importance of repairing pipe leakages promptly to prevent water pollution.
Regarding meal quality in schools, Sabitha Indra Reddy instructed the District Education Officer (DEO) to remove agencies that fail to provide nutritious meals as part of the meal scheme. She expressed concern over the decreasing number of students in government schools and called for collaborative efforts to increase enrollment.
Zilla Parishad Chairperson, P Sunita Mahender Reddy, also shared her insights during the meeting. She stressed the need to educate farmers about alternative crops and provide them with technical knowledge to overcome rainfall deficit and late cultivation. She encouraged the use of government-provided resources and highlighted the profitability of beekeeping and the importance of promoting organic vegetable farming among farmers.
