Topic: Speaker Pocharam

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.

Banswada (Kamareddy): Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy stated that Telangana is leading the country in the implementation of development and welfare programs. The government approves a large amount of funds for the development and basic amenities in the villages. As part of the state formation day celebrations, the Palli Pragathi Dinotsavam was organized in Kollur village of Banswada rural mandal. In this program, the Speaker honored the cleanliness staff and addressed them.

From 2004 to 2014, the previous governments spent Rs. 12,000 crores for basic needs in villages, whereas the Telangana government has spent Rs. 58,000 crores in just three years. They also mentioned that Rs. 36,000 crores were spent for providing drinking water to households. The construction of bridges cost Rs. 9,797 crores and CC roads cost Rs. 2,310 crores. He also announced that tractors and water tankers would be provided to every village. With the establishment of Palli Davakhans (primary health centers), CM KCR has taken healthcare to the next level.

The Speaker explained the unique schemes introduced by the Telangana government, such as Kalyana Laxmi and Shaadi Mubarak, which provide financial assistance for weddings. He mentioned that the government is working with utmost sincerity for the welfare of all sections of society. He also stated that if Gujarat can charge meters for motors, then even Telangana can implement metering for motors as suggested by the Centre. He appreciated the Assembly for unanimously passing the resolution regarding not allowing euthanasia.

He informed that water from Godavari through the Kaleshwaram project is being supplied to the Nizamsagar project. The Speaker inaugurated the construction of additional classrooms in Kollur village. They also inaugurated the construction of CC roads, drainage systems, Gram Panchayat building in Nagaram village, and Mudiraj Association building. The program was attended by Collector Jithender V Patil, District President of Rythu Bandhu, Raja Goud, DSP Jaganath Reddy, Mandal President Doda Niranjan Reddy, public representatives, officials, and leaders.