Topic: Development

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has introduced an incredible system to quickly resolve public issues. Inaugurating the ward offices at 150 wards on Friday, Minister K Tarakarama Rao, along with Minister for Urban Development KT Rama Rao and GHMC Commissioner M Dana Kishore, stated that the main goal is to provide better civic services to the people. They also mentioned that GHMC officials are given more authority to address public issues promptly, without just focusing on providing services, but also ensuring quick resolution of public problems. This system was implemented to eliminate the need for corporators and to empower the administrative machinery. They emphasized that this move is aimed at decentralization and making the public the center of governance. The ministers highlighted that with this initiative, citizens can expect faster civic services, complaint resolutions, and more efficient functioning of various departments.

The ward offices are managed by ten officials from different departments. These officials oversee programs related to road maintenance, sanitation, horticulture, town planning, electricity, water supply, and one computer operator. Additionally, in the future, they plan to include more officials from health and police departments to the ward offices. It was also announced that Ward Committees will be held accountable for the supervision of these programs. Zone Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Ward Committee members will be responsible for monitoring the activities in the ward offices.

Minister KTR stated that ward governance should be an example for the nation. He mentioned that this system can be implemented in all cities across the country. KTR expressed his confidence in this system and said that it will be executed efficiently. The ministers also emphasized the importance of political leaders working beyond politics and focusing on successful implementation of such programs. They concluded by stating that Telangana has set an example for the country and is now leading the way towards sustainable governance.

Minister Harish Rao has ordered to establish government medical colleges in 25 districts out of the total 33 districts in the state. He has directed the officials to submit proposals for the establishment of medical colleges in the remaining 8 districts. Chief Minister KCR has expressed his commitment to fulfill the resolution of CMRF to establish a medical college in each district. A meeting was held on Friday at the Secretariat with senior officials and the Minister reviewed the progress. It was decided to start the process of starting medical colleges in the eight districts. The aim is to start 21 colleges in a short period of time and create a record in the country.

Better healthcare services for the people

The Minister mentioned that all necessary measures are being taken by the government to provide better healthcare services to the people. The Health Department officials, authorities, and related departments have been instructed to provide services more efficiently and fulfill their responsibilities. According to the central government statistics, Telangana's healthcare system is remarkable and the state stands in a leading position. CM KCR has expressed his desire to make Telangana number one in the field of health. Health Secretary Rizvi, Commissioner of Family Welfare Shwetha Mahanti, DME Ramesh Reddy, DHS Srinivas Rao, TVVP Commissioner Ajay Kumar, Arogyasri CEO Vishalachchi, TSMIDC MD Chandrasekhar Reddy, and others were present at the review.

Screening completed in 24 districts

As part of the program, on Friday alone, examinations were conducted for 1.61 crore people in 99 working days. Among them, 40.59 lakh people were identified with visual problems and were provided with reading/prescription glasses. Screening has been completed in a total of 24 districts so far. The Minister expressed satisfaction with this development. CM KCR emphasized that no individual in the state should suffer from visual problems and launched the Kanti Velugu program. Many people are suffering from severe visual problems due to negligence and lack of awareness, he said. Therefore, CM KCR launched the second phase of the Kanti Velugu program. The Minister congratulated the successful conduct of the eye camps. He expressed gratitude to the cooperation of other departments and thanked the representatives.

Progress in Kanti Velugu in 99 days

Examinations conducted: 1.61 crore

People with visual problems: 40.59 lakh

Reading glasses provided: 22.51 lakh

Prescription glasses provided: 18.08 lakh

Bhimgal: State Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Vemula Prashant Reddy, stated that all types of development, including the improvement of state roads and building branches, have been achieved through the City Progress Program. The minister made this statement during the City Progress Day celebrations held in Bhimgal, Nizamabad district, on Friday.

In this context, the government has resolved to change the outlines of urban development by providing basic amenities to the people and by ensuring that the boundaries of municipal corporations are expanded. They have also explained that Rs 250 crore has been allocated for the development and welfare programs within the municipal limits of Bhimgal.

They have attributed this progress to the efforts made with national resources. They mentioned that Bhimgal's development had been hindered due to neglect from the government, despite representation from the commissioning agencies of the central government. However, they expressed their satisfaction with the approval of funds from the Central Finance Commission, which will now enable the state government to carry out development projects on par with other states. They also mentioned that the funds from the central finance commission will be used properly for the management of municipal finances and for achieving successful outcomes.

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Bhimgal: Minister Vemula Prashant Reddy announced that through the City Development Program, state roads and building department will promote the development of all types of municipal towns. He made this statement during the city progress festival held on Friday in Bhimgal in the Nizamabad district.

In this context, he expressed the government's commitment to change the outline of urban areas by providing basic amenities to the people and ensuring proper maintenance of public assets. The Bhimgal municipality has allocated Rs. 250 crore for the development and welfare programs within its jurisdiction.

He also mentioned that this progress was made possible through self-sustaining resources. Bhimgal city has progressed in terms of development due to the representation and efforts of the administrative class from the united state. They have been successful in obtaining funds from the Central Finance Commission, which has approved state funds on par with other states, to carry out developmental activities. Additionally, they have efficiently managed the funds for municipal administration and achievement of goals.

The efforts of the government to ensure development and welfare programs are commendable. It is crucial to continue these efforts for the overall progress and improvement of living conditions in Bhimgal.

Banswada (Kamareddy): Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy announced that the government has given more priority to the healthcare sector with the resolution to provide improved medical services to the people in the state. As part of the Telangana Formation Day celebrations, Speaker Pocharam conducted the Pattana Pragathi event at Professor Jayashankar Mini Stadium in Banswada town on Friday. The Speaker attended the event as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, the Speaker spoke about the government's special focus on public health. He mentioned that the government has increased the number of deliveries through the KCR Kit scheme in government hospitals. It was also highlighted that pregnant women are being provided with nutritious food and nutrition kits through Anganwadi centers. The Speaker also emphasized that efforts are being made to provide quality healthcare services to the people by equipping hospitals with modern medical equipment.

Explaining the progress made in the town in recent years, it was announced that the Pattana Pragathi event aims to inform people about the development works carried out in the town. It was stated that from 60 to 70 deliveries a month, the number has now increased to 400 to 500. After delivery, the mothers and babies are being transported to their homes free of cost through 102 ambulances. The Amma Odi program is also being implemented in the town, which is benefiting the people. The progress made in Banswada town was explained during the event. The Speaker had lunch with municipal employees.

KTR | Hyderabad: State IT and Municipal Administration Minister KTR announced that the state government is allocating Rs. 71 crore for the implementation of Swachh Bharat in all municipal corporations in the state. He stated that the program includes awareness campaigns for the youth about waste segregation, compost preparation, and various methods to maintain cleanliness. KTR attended the Telangana State Formation Day celebrations held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre as the chief guest, where he spoke about the progress made by the city under the Telangana State Development Programs.

After the formation of Telangana state, Chief Minister KCR has initiated numerous revolutionary programs, said KTR. We will continue to work like the TS-iPASS and TS-BPASS initiatives. We have provided opportunities for building construction through self-certification. We have achieved comprehensive, integrated, equal, and inclusive development in nine years. We are even surpassing Bangalore in the IT sector. The IT industry is booming in Hyderabad. We have achieved progress in every aspect, including agriculture and urban development, said KTR.

KTR expressed his satisfaction with the simultaneous inauguration of 150 ward offices within the GHMC limits. He emphasized that this will lead to great success. Municipal officials working in the Greater Hyderabad area are working diligently with utmost sincerity and dedication. We follow the principles of Telangana and also adhere to the country's guidelines, he added. We are focusing on improving schools and providing basic amenities, said KTR.

KTR highlighted that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's surprise over the TS-BPASS Act. He mentioned that we also implement it here. For nine years, our ministers and officials have not indulged in any corrupt activities, he clarified. We are working with transparency and achieving progress in all sectors, said KTR.

KTR expressed his happiness and said that we have achieved a lot, but there is still more to do. He praised Rajnikanth for appreciating the development in Hyderabad. He called him a person who returned the lost pride to the country. He said that when he visits some areas in Hyderabad, it feels like being in New York. This is a great achievement for our TRS party and engineers. Despite the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, our officials and engineers have worked tirelessly to construct roads and flyovers at a rapid pace. We congratulate them for their dedication and commitment, said KTR.

KTR also informed that 22 sanitation workers are working day and night to maintain cleanliness in Hyderabad city. They have made the city clean and sanitized during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful to them for their hard work. The sanitation workers in India receive the highest salary, and we appreciate their efforts. KTR appealed to the public to cooperate with the sanitation workers and provide them with support.

Overall, the article discusses the allocation of funds for the Swachh Bharat program in municipal corporations, the progress made under Telangana State Development Programs, the inauguration of ward offices, transparency in governance, and the efforts of sanitation workers in maintaining cleanliness in Hyderabad city.