Topic: journalists

Telangana Journalists | Warangal: The Minister of IT and Industries, KT Rama Rao, has clearly stated that suitable land will be provided to eligible journalists who do not have their own place of residence. He also mentioned that discussions are underway with the JNUSU Society to provide lands to journalists. The Minister's statement came in response to the concerns raised by journalists about their lack of residential spaces.

During his visit to Warangal district on Saturday, Minister KTR interacted with 143 leaders from the journalist community and discussed the issues they face regarding residential spaces.

In Hanamkonda district, journalists have been demanding immediate allocation of residential spaces. Responding to their demands, Minister KT Rama Rao instructed the authorities to provide suitable lands. He also informed the concerned officials to quickly provide account numbers for land registration and transfer of ownership for the lands allocated to journalists. In Warangal district, there are two housing societies for journalists, and the authorities have already allocated lands to them. In this regard, the Minister assured that if the account numbers for land registration are provided, they will release the funds accordingly.

In addition, 143 leaders from the journalist community, including Lenin, Anil Kumar Goud Kakkerla, Tumma Sridhar Reddy, Mendu Ravindar, Sudhakar Chilumula, Venkanna, Rajendra Prasad, and others, submitted a memorandum to Minister KT Rama Rao regarding the issue of residential spaces in the housing societies. The Minister assured them that two members from each housing society will be included in the final list and instructed Allam Narayana, Chairman of the Media Academy, to take necessary actions.

Furthermore, orders have been issued to the collectors present there to allocate lands for residential purposes as per the instructions of Minister KT Rama Rao. During the meeting with the Minister, Telangana Union of Working Journalists' General Secretary Sagara Maruthi and Vice Presidents Vishnuvardhan Reddy were also present.

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