Topic: Initiative

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.

Egg-Ragi Java | The Department of School Education has announced that students in schools across the state will be provided with a nutritious meal of boiled eggs for three days and ragi java for another three days. It has been informed that fortified ragi java is being used for this purpose. The Director of School Education Department, Sri Devasena, has issued instructions to the District Education Officers (DEOs) on Thursday, suggesting that the distribution of ragi java should start from the 20th of this month and be made available in all 28,606 schools in the state by 1st July.

It has been decided to take action to provide ragi java to five students in each district on the 20th of this month. It was ordered by the DEOs to procure ragi java and wheat flour separately, and to distribute them to the schools from the districts. Each student will be provided with 10 grams of ragi powder and 10 grams of jaggery for three days to make ragi java. Boiled eggs will be distributed on alternate days along with the provision of ragi java. This meal is being prepared by the mid-day meal cooks with the help of kitchen assistants.

The initiative to provide a nutritious meal to students in government schools is expected to improve their health and overall well-being. By incorporating eggs and ragi java into their diet, they will receive essential nutrients necessary for their growth and development. This program aims to address malnutrition among students and promote healthy eating habits. The Department of School Education is working towards ensuring the successful implementation of this initiative in all schools across the state, starting from this month.