Hyderabad: Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy launched Khammam welfare works by inaugurating PACS godowns and distributing financial assistance to beneficiaries in Kusumanchi mandal.
He inaugurated PACS godowns built at a cost of ₹1.52 crore in Chegomma village on Friday. Subsequently, he distributed cheques worth ₹58.58 lakh to 191 beneficiaries in the mandal.
The minister said the government prioritised support for poor families and farmer welfare. He added that authorities procure every grain produced by farmers and credit payments directly to their accounts within a week.
He highlighted that the government waived crop loans worth ₹20,670 crore within four months. Therefore, he described it as a major relief measure for farmers.
Khammam welfare works focus on farmers and housing support
He said farmers receive ₹12,000 per acre annually as financial assistance. In addition, the government provides a ₹500 bonus for fine paddy to improve returns.
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said authorities issued 3.80 lakh new passbooks to farmers across the state. He added that these measures aim to streamline land records and benefits.
Later, he attended a housewarming ceremony under the Indiramma housing scheme in Venkatapuram. He said the government remained committed to providing houses to all eligible poor families.
District officials, public representatives, and department staff attended the programmes. Meanwhile, authorities said such Khammam welfare works would continue across districts.