Khalid Saifullah marks Rahul Gandhi birthday with welfare programmes in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Congress Committee President Syed Khalid Saifullah marked Rahul Gandhi birthday celebrations on Friday by participating in a series of welfare and public service programmes across the city.
As part of the observance, Khalid Saifullah visited the Urban Community Health Centre at Jangammet in Falaknuma and distributed fruits to patients. He also interacted with attendants and conveyed birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi.
The Congress leader said Rahul Gandhi’s commitment to democratic values, social justice and the welfare of marginalised communities continued to inspire party workers across the country.
Rahul Gandhi birthday programme includes Anganwadi inauguration
Later, Khalid Saifullah attended the inauguration of a Model Anganwadi-cum-Crèche Centre at Arundhati Nagar in Chandrayangutta constituency.
Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Dansari Anasuya Seethakka inaugurated the facility along with Principal Secretary Anita Ramachandran under the SBIF Muskaan project. SBI Foundation and Mobile Crèches are supporting the initiative.
During the visit, Seethakka inspected educational facilities, nutrition sections, health monitoring units, rest areas, play spaces and learning resources established at the centre.
She also reviewed demonstrations conducted by crèche staff and children enrolled in the programme.
Rahul Gandhi birthday event highlights childcare initiatives
Addressing the gathering, Seethakka said the centres would benefit urban and working-class families, particularly women employed in the unorganised sector.
She noted that many women miss employment opportunities because of childcare responsibilities. Therefore, the new centres would provide safe and accessible childcare services. The Minister said children between seven months and three years could enrol in the facilities and continue receiving developmental support through the Anganwadi system.
Furthermore, she stressed that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life remain critical for physical, mental and intellectual development. She urged parents to utilise the services and ensure eligible children receive proper care and nutrition.
Seethakka also said the state government had extended nearly ₹61,000 crore in interest-free loans to women’s self-help groups and encouraged women to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities.
Officials informed the gathering that Hyderabad district would have five Anganwadi-cum-Crèche centres under Mission Shakti with support from Mobile Crèches and SBI Foundation. The centres are located at Balkampet-2, Arogyanagar, Chilakalaguda, ACS Nagar and Arundhati Nagar-2.
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Saifullah said Rahul Gandhi’s vision of inclusive development, constitutional values and social justice had strengthened public confidence, particularly among youth, women and disadvantaged communities.