Topic: KT Rama Rao

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.

WEF | The World Economic Forum (WEF) has praised the use of PPP methods in other countries and states. It has released a recommendation for the utilization of technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in accordance with local conditions. With controlled environments, new product tests and services such as certification have been introduced. This has encouraged farmers to have confidence and has promoted the adoption of new discoveries.

The Telangana government has established the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) as a platform for agricultural data exchange. Data providers and users can directly exchange information, providing digital services to farmers and creating an ecosystem in Telangana.

Hyderabad, June 16 (Namaste Telangana): The World Economic Forum (WEF) has praised Telangana as a global leader in the adoption of 'agritech' technology in agriculture. With the implementation of 'agritech', along with the complete transformation of the agricultural sector, Telangana has been able to provide valuable lessons to others. The government has highlighted the need for assistance from governments for the expansion of 'agritech'. They have also emphasized the need for proper methods and the establishment of an ecosystem in Telangana. The WEF has released a recent plea stating that Telangana is following the best practices in agricultural methods.

In this regard, the Center for Nature and Climate Change at the WEF, along with IT Minister KT Rama Rao, have released this plea.

Four Pillars

Telangana, being a progressive state in the country, has presented modern technology as a solution for rural areas. It has introduced PPP methods to promote digital agriculture, provide good solutions to farmers, and develop digital infrastructure. The WEF has mentioned four pillars as part of 'agritech': value chain transformation, agritech sandbox, agricultural data exchange, and agricultural data management framework.

Recommendations in the plea

The plea clearly explains the methods that governments should adopt to provide assistance to farmers. It states that India has a large number of small and marginal farmers. The country is making great progress in agricultural production. However, due to environmental challenges and the influence of small farmers, 'agritech' expansion is facing obstacles. Telangana has been recognized as a global leader in providing solutions to increase farmers' income. The plea also highlights the need for proper agreements to be made to support farmers, establish good policies, implement them effectively, provide subsidies, and improve digital infrastructure. Other governments have been recommended to learn from the "Telangana Model" and implement similar policies.

Conclusion

Telangana, being one of the most advanced states in the country, has shown the best ways to introduce modern technology to rural areas. The government has implemented the PPP method and, with the help of WEF, has developed proper methods for the adoption of digital agriculture. The benefits of 'agritech' have been extended to farmers through various services such as soil testing and prioritizing production. The state government is planning to reach one lakh farmers by 2025 through this program.

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.

The incredible system for resolving civic issues is now in operation. Ward administration, which will take care of the city council's responsibilities, has started today. A total of 1500 officials will be available to the public on a daily basis in the 150 wards with 10 members each. They will address the citizens' problems and provide solutions on the spot. The time required for resolving issues will be indicated through a grievance cell. The Citizen Charter has been implemented. On Friday, Minister KTR inaugurated the ward office in Kachiguda. Similarly, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav in Amberpet, Minister KT Rama Rao in Khairatabad, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav in Goshmahal Begumbazar, Municipal Commissioner Bonthu Rammohan in Himayathnagar Melkote Park, Lingojiguda and Ramantapur Viveknagar, and Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari in Amirpet BK Guda inaugurated the ward offices.

City Bureau, June 15 (Namaste Telangana): Ward administration has commenced in the city from Friday. Ward offices have started functioning from 8:30 am. The GHMC administration has once again restructured the ward administration system. In order to further improve services to the citizens, the administration has decided to streamline ward administration as a part of decentralization. In addition to the ward officer, a total of 1500 officials will be available on a daily basis for the citizens in the ward centers with 10 members in each ward. They will address the citizens' problems and provide solutions on the spot. The Citizen Charter has been implemented to indicate the time required for resolving issues. The ward office in Kachiguda was inaugurated by Minister KT Rama Rao, Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav inaugurated the ward offices in Monda Market Regimental Bazaar, Kavadiguda Circle Basti, and Goshmahal Begumbazar, while Minister Shrinivas Yadav inaugurated the ward offices in Banjara Hills CNTES, Himayathnagar Melkote Park, LB Nagar, Lingojiguda, and Ramantapur Viveknagar. Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari inaugurated the ward office in Amirpet BK Guda.

The following are the responsibilities of the Ward Officer:

- They should address all aspects related to ward administration. They should cooperate with officials from various departments and follow specific guidelines in emergency situations. Complaints should be resolved promptly. They should register grievances through the ATMA (Any Time Municipal Administration) system for immediate resolution.

Ward Engineer:

- They should inspect roads, footpaths, and catch pits without any issues. Road lighting issues should be reported to the concerned authorities.

Ward Town Planner:

- They should ensure that unauthorized constructions and encroachments do not take place. They should verify complaints and send them online to higher officials for action.

Ward Environmental Officer:

- They should ensure that garbage is collected regularly. They should also educate the public about waste segregation.

Community Organizers:

- They should interact with women from poor families and encourage them to become members of self-help groups. They should ensure that they have access to loans from banks and avail benefits from government welfare programs. They should issue ID cards to senior citizens and establish daycare centers for them.

Sanitary Workers:

- They should attend to their duties on time and ensure that cleanliness programs are conducted regularly. They should collect solid waste from every house. They should clean open spaces and remove debris. Complaints should be addressed through various mediums.

UBD Super Visor:

- They should listen to complaints from the public and forward them for appropriate action. They should conduct programs for greenery in parks and other areas. They should encourage public participation in maintaining cleanliness.

This is how the ward administration system will function. The officials will work towards resolving the citizens' issues and providing efficient services.