I Convey Independence Day Greetings to entire people of Telangana State. This is the occasion of Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Indian Independence. This is a unique event in history of nation. On this occasion, the entire nation is reminiscing magnificent events in the struggle for achieving the independence and the glorious sacrifices of freedom fighters. I whole heartedly render tributes to the great personalities who sacrificed their livesfor the freedom of our country.
On
this occasion we should discern the darker and lighter phases of 75-year-old
independent India. What we have
achieved? We should evaluate once what should be achieved. On one hand, country
had achieved progress in many sectors to some extent. At the same time, till
today there is pitiable situation where people are still struggling for basic
amenities in many states. There is necessity to still apply the great words of
Mahakavi Sri Sri stating that, “it is not enough to feel happy and convene
meetings that we got independence and it is also a mistake if we feel satisfied
with what we achieved and thinking that it is a success”.
I
am wishing that the people of India should rededicate themselves for building
the future of the country with more commitment, honesty, harmony and equality.
Taking
the idealness in the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and his non-violent national
movement, we achieved success fighting for achieving Telangana State. From the
advent of achieving the own state, the Government of Telangana is striving
forward focusing on solving the problems of the people and with an aim of
developing the state comprehensively and in planned manner. It evolved plans and is implementing them for
the development of all sectors and for the welfare of all communities.
In
the way of leading the state progressively, many hurdles, problems, challenges,
and many adverse situations were encountered, but with the blessings of people
of the state we overcame all these difficulties and marching forward. It is well known fact that there is no
comparison between the situations prior to the formation of Telangana State in
all the sectors and after the formation of Telangana State. We were able to unleash development
qualitatively and quantitatively in all the sectors. People are enjoying the fruits of
progress. We resolved permanently the
power crisis, drinking water problem and irrigation problems and today
Telangana State stands proudly as an ideal to the country in these sectors.
With
the foresight planning and due to stringent financial disciplinein
administration, within the short span of seven years Telangana carved into a
wealthy state with sustainable financial development. When Telangana was formed in 2013-2014, the
State Gross Domestic Product is Rs.4,51,580 Crores. Even though the Covid pandemic had created
severe hurdles for financial growth, in 2020-2021 our State Gross Domestic
Product is recorded as Rs.9,80,407 Crores.
Likewise,
when the state was formed in 2013-2014 financial year our State Per Capita
Income was Rs.1,12,216, whereas now the Telangana State Per Capita Income
reached to Rs.2,37,632.Presently, our country Per Capita Income is recorded as
Rs.1,28,829. It is to be noticed that
the Telangana State Per Capita Income is more than that of the country Per
Capita Income. As per the statistics
revealed by the Central Government, I am feeling proud to say that our state is
at first place in Per Capita Income when we compare our state with the big
states having more than 10 Parliamentary seats.
Telangana
made history as the state that overcame the power crisis. TRS Government has strengthened the power sector
to that extent. Our Telangana state is
one and only state to supply uninterrupted 24 hours quality power to all
sectors and free electricity to all the farmers. When Telangana state was formed, the
Installed Power Capacity was 7788MW only.
Due to unprecedented efforts of Telangana Government, the Installed
Power Capacity increased to 16,425 MW today.
When Telangana state was formed only 71MW Solar Power was generated
under the aegis of Government. Presently, our state is having 400MW Solar
Power Capacity. I am proudly saying that
our Telangana stands second in country in the production of Solar Power
Generation. In the early days of
formation of Telangana State, State Per Capita Power Utilization was 1356
units. Due to extraordinary development
in Power Sector, the State Per Capita Power Utilization at present is increased
to 2012 units. When we compare with
National Per Capita Power Utilization, our State Per Capita Utilization is 73%
more. I am humbly saying that Telangana
stood at first place among the big states in the country in Per Capita
Utilization.Yadadri Thermal Power Plant which is being constructed with 4000 MW
generation capacity in our Nalgonda district is the first very huge Ultra Mega
Thermal Power Plant which is being constructed in Government sector. I am
feeling very happy to say that Telangana will emerge as Surplus Power State
after this plant commences its operation.
Telangana is one and only state to supply safe drinking water through
taps to every household with Mission Bhagiratha Scheme.
If
we continue to speak likewise, our state is better than other states in the
country in many sectors and in many aspects. Many states are approaching us to
follow and implement our policies. They
are studying our schemes and our programmes.
TRS Government unleashed the miracle of transforming the newly carved
State into an ideal State to other states within a short span.
Unprecedented development in Agricultural
Sector:
Agricultural
sector collapsed in combined state.
Farmers committed suicides due to not getting irrigation water, no
electricity, no crops and due to not clearing debts taken for investment.
Telangana
was stricken with continual tragic events.
Due to discrimination and sedition of erstwhile combined rulers,
Telanganasuffered severe destruction of lifestyle.
But
today the scenario changed. In our own
state with the magnificent efforts of Telangana Government, unprecedented
development is recorded in Agricultural sector. Once Telangana state was synonym for drought
and distress. Presently, same Telangana
State in 2020-21 agricultural year, achieved yield of 3,40,00,000 total tonnage
of all agricultural produce and stood at the pinnacle of entire country.
Agricultural sector contributes about 20% of State GDP. This is an ample proof that Government
transformed Agriculture as a festivity which was earlier considered a
waste. Telangana carved itself as crops
growing state with achieved agricultural prosperity. In combined state, for our
necessities and for supply of ration rice for the poor, rice was imported from
Punjab and other states. They were not
useful even to eat. But, today the
farmers of Telangana are feeding not only Telangana but also the people of
entire country. Telangana was carved as
“RICE BOWL OF INDIA”.
It
is needless to mention that this kind of revolutionary change will occur with
sheer magic and enchantment. I humbly
plead that this unprecedented development is a consequence of continual
intellectual acumen and effective planning. Through restoration of tanks through Mission
Kakatiya, construction of irrigation projects at swift pace, 24 hours free
power, strengthening of Agricultural department, formation of Agricultural
clusters, Rythubandhu, Rythubhima schemes, Rythuvedikalu, construction of threshing
floors near agricultural fields, improvement in Godowns facility, timely supply
of fertilizers and seeds and other programs, Government has created new zeal in
Agricultural sector. Farmers were given confidence and assurance that
Government is with them. TRS Government
laid strong foundation for substantial increase in agricultural produce in the
state.
Telangana Government
achieved unprecedented progress in yield and purchase of food grains.
In the year
2013-14, the rice crop was cultivated in 49 lakh acres in Telangana whereas in
the financial year 2020-21, the rice crop was cultivated in one crore six lakh
acres. The cotton crop was cultivated in
an area of 60.54 lakh acres. 31 lakh 60
thousand bales of cotton were produced. In cotton
cultivation, Telangana stood in the second place in the country after the state
of Maharashtra. Telangana cotton is known to be of the highest quality in the
country and it is noteworthy to say that there is a high demand in the market.
Telangana, which was the second largest purchaser of grain in the
country last year, is now leading towards number one position.
In last year Yasangi, our state was able to provide 56 percent of
total grain procured by the food corporation of India nationwide.
The State Government has setup purchasing centres in every village and
is procuring even last grain from farmers for
remunerative prices.
Loan waiver to farmers :
As per the assurance
given during elections, the
Government has already waived the crop loan up to 25 thousand of rupees to three lakh farmers.
From tomorrow onwards,
crop loans upto 50 thousand rupees are being waived for six lakh farmers in the
state.
This process will be
completed by the end of this month. With
this, total of 9 lakh farmers will be relieved from loan burden. The Government is also implementing this
loanwaiver scheme in a phased manner for the remaining farmers.
With the aim of getting
more remunerative price for the crops grown by the farmers and for providing
addition benefits to them, the Government is taking steps to establish rice
mills, other food processing industries within the premise of erstwhile nine
districts except Hyderabad
It is the ambition of
TRS Government to get a better price for the agricultural produce grown by the
farmers and to enrich the livelihood of the farmers.
The Telangana
Government is a Government of farmers.
It has understood the root causes of the problems being faced by the
farmers and took remedial steps. New
land administration policy has been introduced to change the situations leading
to many land disputes over generations together. It removed the VRO system which is an impediment to progress. Three
years of hardwork helped to unleash Dharani portal that brought
transparency in maintaining land records.
With this, every inch
of land in the state is recorded in Government records. From now, Farmers can lead relaxed life. No one has the power to revoke the land
rights recorded in Dharani.
Welfare of the people :
The State of Telangana
is creating a golden era in welfare.
There is no exaggeration to say that not a single home was not been
included in Government scheme. The previous
Governments had supported with only two hundred rupees of Aasara Pensions but Telangana Government is really extending support
with Rs.2016/-.
The eligibility of age
has been reduced from 65 to 57 years to receive the old age pension in order to
provide welfare benefits to wider range of people due to which, more distress
people will get the Aasara support.
The Telangana
Government is extending the Aasara pension scheme to beedi workers, single
women, handloom weavers, AIDS patients and victims of Elephantiasis, earlier
this was limited only to the senior citizens widows and disabled persons.
KalyanaLakshmi, Shaadi
Mubarak schemes has been introduced with an intention that the marriage of poor
girls should not be a burden to their parents.
The scheme which was
started with Rs. 51,000/- is
at present giving one lakh one hundred sixteen. All these were not promised during
elections. There are the schemes being
implemented with the concept of humanity as the Government is aware of the
hardships of the poor.
Insurance to the handloom weavers :
The Telangana
Government has designed several schemes to support the handloom weavers and is
providing Aasara pensions to the handloom weavers also and is already providing yarn, chemicals, colors with 50 percent subsidy to the handloom weavers which is not present in
any other state in the country.
In order to extent more
support to the families of handloom weavers, I am privileged to inform that the
handloom insurance scheme will be implemented shortly on par with the RythuBhima
which is being implemented for the farmers in the State.
Unfortunately, if any
handloom weavers die, an insurance amount of five lakh rupees will be
deposited, in his family account under this scheme. TRS Government is going to introduce. Special
Corpus Fund support the handloom sector.
Government is fulfilling the dream of own house of poor who are
exposed to sun & rain and also constructing double bed room houses in order
to provide decent housing for the poor.
Telangana Government
unleashed at various places in state the splendid scenario where the poor are
provided housing premises on par with gated community where rich will be
living. This is a continuous process. This scheme will be implemented till it
reaches the last beneficiary.
At present the process
of sanctioning of new ration cards in the state is still continuing. The Government has sanctioned over a three
lakh new ration cards.
Medical, Health :
Since December, 2019
the hardships of Corona are beyond comprehension.
The Government has strived hard to overcome them, to protect the health
of the people and save their lives.
Knowing that many people are dying with fear of disease, rather than
disease, I myself visited Hyderabad, Warangal hospitals and greeted the Corona patients who are being treated there and tried to give
confidence to them. I alerted the medical
staff. At present in our state as there
are 27,996 beds available in Government Covid health centres, in those beds,
17,114 beds were developed by the Government as Oxygen beds. Shortly all beds will be changed as oxygen
beds. The effort made by our doctors and medical staff in providing medical
services to Corona patients
is highly commendable.
For bringing better
medical services to every poor person in the state, Telangana Government has
taken up many programmes. It
hadImproved the facilities in Hospitals, provided
dialysis like medical services, essential medicines and equipments. Now it
resolved to undertake constructions of new hospitals with state of art
facilities and to increase beds. It is providing diagnostic centres in all
district centres.
Presently these centres started
functioning in some districts. In these
centres more than 50 tests will be done freely.
With an intention to bring medical treatment at doorsteps of poor
people living in Basthis, Telangana Government had started 224 Basthi
Davakhanas. These centres which are in
Basthis, provide free medical tests and treatment. It will also provide necessary
medicines. As these centres are nearby
their residences, the distress of financial burden due to going to corporate
Hospitals will be gone.
The poor people are happy that Basthi Hospitals
have become a boon to them. With the spirit of Basthi hospitals, the TRS Government is setting up “Rural Dispensaries” in
rural areas. Doing for the first time in the country, the Telangana Government
has embarked on an effort. So far nurses
are only available in rural sub-medical centres. The Telangana Government has decided to make
available the doctors. For this the
Government have taken up recruitment process of doctors on a large scale.
The
Government has been very proactive in the
matter of maternity for women.
Government established maternity ICUs for the first time in the
country. In many places, special Health
centres have been set up exclusively for women’s maternity. 102 AmmaOdi vehicles has been provided to
transport pregnant ladies to hospitals for delivery even from remote villages.
KCR kits program was started and financial assistance of Rs. 12,000/- was provided if
delivered in Government Hospitals and if girl child is born Rs.13000/-
assistance is being extended. It is
distributing health kits with a value of Rs. 2000/-.
With these measures, the institutional
deliveries increased substantially.
Telangana
stood at first position in different indices of National Family Health
Survey. Telangana stood at first place
in curbing Infant mortality, maternal mortality, deaths of below five-year-old
infants.
Government
embarked on preparing Telangana State Citizens Digital Health Profile. On pilot basis, the procurement of details
was started in Mulugu, Siricilla constituencies.
Construction of new Super Speciality Hospitals
In
sixty years of combined state history, only five Government Medical Colleges
were established in Telangana.
In
the first phase after the formation of Telangana state, TRS Government
sanctioned 4 new colleges immediately at Nalgonda, Suryapet, Siddipet, Mahaboobnagar.
Medical Education teaching is going on successfully in these colleges. Recently, another 8 new Medical Colleges were
sanctioned by the Government and measures are being taken to start these
colleges from the ensuing educational year.
Construction of buildings is taken up on brisk pace.
With
the addition of newly sanctioned Medical Colleges, the total Medical Colleges
in the state reached to 17. Government is striving forward with an aim to
establish one Medical College per district in days to come.
Government
decided to undertake the construction of Multi-Speciality Hospitals with the
name of “Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS)” for extending the
medical services on four sides of the city.
Presently, first TIMS hospital is established and is extending services
at Gachibowli in the city. Measures are
taken to establish another three Multi Speciality Hospitals at L.B.Nagar, Alwal
and Sanathnagar.
Land
acquisition for these works is completed.
Government is constructing one Multi Speciality Hospital at Ramagundum
in Singareni area and another at Patencheru Industrial belt. Shortly,
Government is laying foundation stone for the construction of these
Hospitals. Measures are already taken
for construction of Super Speciality Hospital with state of art facilities at
Warangal city. Recently, I had laid the
foundation stone. All kinds of Super
Speciality Medical Services will be brought under one roof.
Administrative Reforms
In
order to remove the unnecessary delay in the administration, with a resolve to
bring administration accessible to the people, Government embarked on
Administrative Reforms.
Government
undertook the District Reorganisation for effective implementation of
developmental and welfare programs.
Earlier, people faced many difficulties due to far away district
centres. As per the aspirations and
requisitions of the people, Telangana Government had Reorganised state into 33
districts. It increased the Revenue
divisions from 43 to 74 and Mandals from 459 to 594. It increased the number of
Municipalities from 68 to 129. Newly 7
Municipal Corporations were carved out.
At present, the total Municipal Corporations increased to 13.
Government
changed GirijanThandas, Tribal hamlets, far plunged Thandas into special Village
Panchayats. In the past when there are 8,690 Grama Panchayats now, this number
has been increased to 12,769. By the results reshuffling of administrative
departments the Government systems have come to closer of public. Due to small
administrative departments, administrative feasibility of officers’ has been
increased. Their work style tremendously
improved.
When there were only two Police Commissionerate’s,
the Telangana Government now established 7 new Police Commissionerate’s.
Presently total of 9 Police Commissionerate’s in the State are efficiently
supervising law and order in the state.
The Government in 25 districts has taken up
construction of extensive and wide spread Integrated Collectorate buildings
with modern facilities. Out of these, 4 buildings are inaugurated and
construction of 12 more buildings is completed. The construction works of
remaining buildings is near completion. Similarly, construction works of new
Police Commissionerate buildings are also almost completed.
The PallePragathi, PattanaPragathi plans, which are introduced by the
Telangana government, have given tremendous results. Due to these programmes,
the Government has provided minimum basic facilities in the Villages and Towns.
“Dirtiness is indication of uncivilization, the God is residing in cleanliness only” said by
Mahatma Gandhi. By realizing the
aspirations of India’s Father of Nation, the TRS Government in the State has
been endeavouring for cleanliness and greenery of Villages and Towns. As part
of development of basic facilities in rural areas numerous constructions have
taken place. To bid respectable farewell to people who died, the Government is
constructing VaikuntaDhamams in every Villages.
For Garbage disposal a dump yard is established in every Village and a
Nursery is provided for nurturing plants in every Village.
In the past, where there were only total 84
tractors available in the Gram Panchayats.
Today, the Telangana Government provided 12,769 tractors in the state. I
am proudly announcing that today in every Gram Panchayat has tractor, trolley
and tankers. By making surroundings clean, the Government improved public
health. Awareness improved in the public. At every step green trees,
cleanliness around, uninterrupted power supply, Villages and Towns are looking
illuminated and resplendent.
Encouragement to caste-based
professions – Village Economic Development:
After formation of Telangana State, the
Government has been implementing several programmes for economic and social
development of the people who are living on caste professions. The caste
professions, which are profitable were destroyed in the erstwhile united state
ruling, are now being given breath and life by the Telangana Government. It is
giving financial and cordial support to the people who are dependent on these
professions. B.C. communities are more dependent on these professions. The
development and welfare schemes which are being implemented by the Government
are supporting their lives.
The Government is distributing free fish
seedlings to the fisher community. Aqua culture is being promoted where ever
water resources are available in the State. After construction of Kaleshwaram
and other projects, the ponds and water bodies along with reservoirs etc. are
filled with full tank level. With this, enormous opportunities are increased
for Aqua culture.
With the production of fisheries in the state,
income of fishing community has increased many folds. With this, joy and
happiness is filled in their lives. Today, the Telangana state has reached to
the position of exporting fish produce to others states.
The TRS Government with tune of 11 thousand
crore rupees has taken up a tremendous program for distribution of sheeps at a
big level for the GollaKurmas. This distribution process is going on smoothly.
With the efforts of the Government, today in the state, the numberof sheep are
increased to highest level. Shepherds’ income also highly increased.
With statistics of the central government, the
Telangana State is on the top position among other states in the country with
highest number of sheep.
The Government is implementing various schemes
for the development of Gouds, who are living on toddy tapping,
NayeeBrahmahnana, Rajaka and other professional communities.
The Government has introduced 250 units of
free power supply scheme to the NayeeBrahmahnas, washermen. Funds are provided
for establishment of modern Dhobi Ghats for washermen and modern saloons for
NayeeBrahmahns.
Spearheading industrial and IT sector:
Today the Telangana Government in the country
is at forefront in industrial progress. The government has introduced TSiPass
policy in 2015 November to felicitate to establish industries. This policy has
attracted attention of the Whole world towards Telangana state. The people who
want to establishment industries can apply online, for which, the government
will give all permissions within 15 days for them. From the introduction of
this policy the state received investment to the tune of Rs. 2.2 lakh crores.
With this, lakhs of people got employment. In the last 7 years 16 thousand 671
industries have come to the state.
By these industries 15 lakh 86 thousand 500
jobs are created. The IT sector in the state is moving forward with remarkable
speed.
Some of the people expressed doubts and
apprehensions about IT sector during the formation of the Telangana state,
which are now washed away. The state government with stood from the impact of
the Covid which is shown negative impact on the economy and the IT sector in
the state has progressed.
After
formation of the state, 20 prestigious world known IT giants come to for
establishment their companies.
In 2013-14 IT exports were 57,258 crore rupees
in our state, where as in 2020-21 these exports have reached to 1,45,522 crore
rupees. Every year the Telangana growth rate is gradually increasing than India’s
IT sector gross development rate.
In employment generation also IT sector has
achieved significant progress. If compared with 2013-14 employees number today
the IT, IT based industries have been providing employment near double the
number.
When part of erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh
IT sector has provided at average only one employment in every 10 new posts of
Indian IT industry.
With the efforts of the Telangana Government,
in every new 10 jobs of Indian IT sector last year, it is significant note that
the three jobs are provided by the Telangana IT sector.
Vacancies in Government departments:
The Telangana Government has started to fill up
the vacancies in the various departments.
With the results of discussions and strenuous efforts put many months with
the central government the state got amendments in the Honourable President of
India orders to provide 95 percent jobs for the locals and implemented new
zonal system.
As
per the new zonal policy,for newly formed districts posts and division of
employees process is under progress. After the process is completed vacancies
fill up process will be taken by the Government.
Hyderabad as TreeCity:
With the result of “TelanganakuHaritha Haram”
program the greenery in the state has increase to 4 percent. The Hyderabad city
only has got recognition as Tree City. It is significant that, from the India
only Hyderabad is the city which got appreciation and laurels from 63 countries
in the world.
This
pride has not easily achieved. For plantation, nurturing, expansion of trees
the system which is guilt by the government is the main reason.
In
Telangana the greenery is grown up around 4 percent as per declaration of
forest survey of India survey. The Central Forest Minister has announced in the
Parliament that the Telangana is in forefrontin plantation of sapling and
growing of trees. And environmental experts of United NationOrganizationhave
praised our efforts. This spirit shall continue some more time.
To
achieve the aim of greenery it is humbly requested to all that everyone with
determination should plant the saplings and ensure their growth.
Hyderabad
has gained name and fame for accommodating and providing comfortable living for
every citizen of the different areas. In the process of making Hyderabad as
universal city, the traffic plights have gradually decreased by the
construction of flyovers at nearby near places. Yet, several flyovers, skyovers
are under constructions. By bringing beauty to the city the newly constructed
DurgamCheruvu Cable Bridge has created recorded as second largest cable bridge
in Asia.
The
DurgamCheruvu Bridge has reduced the distance plights of the city people and
useful as the center for people to relax in the evenings.
In
the backdrop of Hyderabad city which is growing widely the government has
proposed to construct regional ring road in addition to outer ring road.
PV our pride:
The
services of the dear son of Telangana, former Prime Minister of India P.V.
Narasimha Rao are great in nature.
The
Illustrious policies and reforms, which are evergreen, taken up by the former
Prime Minister PV has spread the pride of India worldwide. To remember his services by the present
generation the government has greatly conducted centenary Birth anniversary
celebrations of Sri. P.V.Narasimha Rao across the country and various
countries.
The
government has unveiled the statue of P.V. on the banks of Hussain Sagar and
the road is named after P.V. Narasimha Rao. The government has unanimously
adopted a resolution in the assembly and sent it to the centre to declare and
confer the BharathaRatna award to the P.V. Narasimha Rao
Ramappa ,Yadadri
It
is really proud moment to all of us that UNESCO recognised Ramappa temple, a
replica of Grandeur of Kakatiyas as World Heritage Site.
Behind
this recognition, there is a continuous effort of the Government. I am congratulating once again all the
Peoples Representatives and officials who are part of this great effort. Now the name of Ramappa is echoing worldwide
as the Historical Heritage Site which is recognised worldwide and which is the
first such site on this telugu land.
State
Government is endeavouring to bring the historicity of self-rule in Telangana
and grandeur of spirituality. Yadadri
Temple Reconstruction is a part in this effort.
Famous
personalities who visited temple opined that the Yadadri construction is
magnificent and will find a place in the annals of history. With an intention to protect the ancient
arts, heritage, culture and tradition; the devotees and visitors expressed the
happiness at reconstruction of this great temple with spiritual bliss. Government is embarked to complete the
reconstruction of Yadadri Temple as soon as possible.
Dalit Bandhu as a Movement
It
is a naked truth that in our country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, we witness
that Dalits are in abject poverty. Our
state is not an exception to this.
Entire
Dalit community is suffering not only from poverty but it is also suffering
from social discrimination from generations together. Even after 75 years of Independence, we
should all accept the harsh truth that darkness looms large over lives of
Dalits.
If
some part of the body is chopped off, then the entire body will collapse. Likewise, we all should understand that, if
we curb the largest community in the country, that country will also collapse.
The entire administrative machinery of the country should understand the
seriousness in the words of BabasahebAmbedkar the architect of Indian
Constitution that, ‘’Democracy is equality. We have to eradicate the financial
and social inequalities in this country as early as possible and the
development of Dalits should be the first step.”
From
the time of formation of Telangana, Government strived hard for the development
of downtrodden castes. With a resolve to
bring educational development in Dalits, Telangana Government established
Residential Schools on a large scale. At
the time of formation of Telangana in 2014, there were only 134 Residential
Schools for Dalit students. After TRS
came to power, in these seven years, it established 104 schools. Today, the Residential Schools established
for Dalit Students in the state increased to 238. In these seven years, Government established
30 Degree colleges for SC women.
If any funds allotted
under the SC progress fund in a financial year are not fully spent, the policy
brought by the TRS Government of transferring the unspent funds to the next
financial year is ideal for the country.
For Dalit students to
study abroad, the Telangana Government is the only Government to provide a
maximum of Rs. 20 lakh as scholarship through Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship
Scheme.
Supporting
the Dalits with special interest is the main
responsibility of the civilized society.
That is the basic duty of the democratic governments. The true patriotism is to strive for the upliftment of the downtrodden
Dalit community. This is real service of God. The Mahatma Gandhi once said that “Service to
human is service to God”. The whole
society should support the efforts to be done in this direction. There should
be no place for jealousy and envy and all should stand united.Confidence should be given to Dalit community and iron walls, narrow mindsets built in the name of caste, must be knocked down.
Whatever happened so
far for the comprehensive
development of Dalit community is at one side and what is
going to be happen now is another side with this view point the Telangana Government is initiating the Dalit movement.
I humbly plead to
people of state that Telangana Dalit Bandhu Movement is implementation form of
great resolve of living with own strength and empowerment of downtrodden dalit
people.
I myself designed the DalithaBandhu Scheme with the aim of financially
empowering the dalits and thereby freeing them from social discrimination. I declare with full confidence that the
dalitbandhu designed in the light of ideas of great personalities Mahatma
Jyothi Rao Phule, Bharat RatnaB.R.Ambedkar, will bring a new light in the lives
of dalits.
The Government has
sanctioned funds for the implementation of Dalit Bandhu in the budget this
year. This project will be fully
implemented on pilot basis at Huzurabad constituency of our state from tomorrow
onwards.
The project will be
implemented partially in other constituencies of the state. Dalits were not satisfied with limited
supports like small loans, subsidies.
provided to them by the erstwhile Governments. There is no significant change in their
situation. Hence, the Government decided
to give 10 lakh rupees of financial motivation to the family to set up a unit
under Dalit Bandhu.
The Government will
deposit the DalithaBandhu financial assistance directly into the account of the
name of the beneficiary. Government is
providing Rs.10,00,000/- grant without any connection with the banks and
without any burden of repayment.
This will ensure that
the beneficiary does not have to worry about how to pay the instalments. Beneficiary will able to continue his livelihood with peace of
mind. The beneficiary has full freedom
to choose the employment, business with the investment money provided by the
Government. If beneficiary feels that he
was the flexibility and expertise in any field, The Government assists to select livelihood in the same field. If any of the beneficiaries is in dilemma in choosing employment himself and request Government,
for suggestions, Government will respond immediately and guide them
accordingly. The Government is also giving the opportunity to beneficiaries to
form a group and to establish big unit.
The Government is not
limited to giving only financial inspiration.
The Government is going to implement special reservations for Dalits to
promote them in various business sectors.
For the fertilizer shops established by getting licence from Government,
Medical Shops, Hospitals, Hostels, Contracts that supply commodities, other
contracts available through Government, for license to establish of wine, Bar
shops, Government is embarking to implement special reservations to dalits.
Dalit Protection Fund as Protection
If the family which
benefited from Dalit Bandhu will face any hardship overtime, there is a risk
that the family’s situation will turn upside down. Hence, the government contemplated
DalithaBandhu scheme to protect the dalit family as a protection shield at the time of risk and “Dalit Protection fund” has been introduced for the first time in the
country itself. Out of 10 lakh rupees
given by the Government to every beneficiary, 10 thousand rupees will be
deposited under the share of beneficiary and other 10 thousand rupees will be
added by the Government and
will be preservedas Dalitprotection fund.
The Government is
preparing to give financial support to
them who are at any risk from Dalith protection fund.
DalithBandhuSamithies will be established in village, mandal, constituency,
district and state level. The fund will
be managed by these samithies. District
collectors will play a crucial role in the implementation of
Dalit Bandhu and supervision of the Dalit protection fund.
In the past, the Governments after extending support to Dalits, did
not supervise the results.
A special comprehensive
policy has been introduced by the Telangana Government for monitoring the
results received by the farmers
through DalitBandhu.
The Govt. gives an
identity card to the beneficiaries who are benefitted from with DalitBandhu. A special chip will be
installed results are monitored with the help of this chip. All other schemes provided by the Government
to the beneficiaries of Dalit Bandhu Scheme will continue as it is. The Government will continue to provide rice, pensions and other facilities through ration card.
On this occasion, I declare with full confidence that Dalit Bandhu
scheme will show a way to the country and thus will create a history as a
brilliant scheme to change the lives of Dalits.
I assure that the Government will 100% fulfil the goal of Dalit Bandhu
that will enable the Dalits who have been discriminated, can grow up as
businessmen and industrialists and live with self-respect in society.This will
show the world that Dalits are next to none and if opportunities are provided, they
will prove themselves.
Government with firm
resolve is striving forward to make Telangana Dalit Bandhu Scheme a movement.
Seeing the commitment shown by the Government,
many Dalit Intellectuals and Dalit societies leaders are appreciating
the Government. The Government is
privileged that there is a good discussion regarding Telangana DalitBandhu in Dalit families of the state. The TRS Government is creating new standards by Telangana DalitBandhu in the pursuit of values of
equality enshrined in the constitution.
The Telangana Government is moving
ahead with a broad vision of doing justice to every community in the state in a
planned manner.
At present, Corona is controlled in
the state. Nevertheless, the Government is fully prepared to deal with the
situation in the wake of medical experts warning about the third phase.
At the same time, I urge the people of
the state to be extra cautious and to be more vigilant along with the
precautionary measures to be taken by the Government
to strictly abide by the Covid rules.
The people of the state are expressing
satisfaction over the various schemes being implemented by the Government. The state of Telangana will create many more
wonders in the future and will scale many high peaks. In order to reach the desired destination,
one must have purity of speech, integrity and purity of purpose. Assuring the people of the state that the
Telangana Government will move forward on the path of advancement with the
combination of these three, and I once again extend my best wishes for the Independence
Day of platinum jubilee celebrations to all the people of the state.
Jai Hind, Jai Telangana
-Press note
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