Ensure welfare schemes reach all eligible citizens, says Minister Ponnam Prabhakar

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Hyderabad welfare schemes

Hyderabad: Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar directed officials to ensure that every eligible citizen in Hyderabad receives the full benefits of government welfare schemes. He issued the instructions during a district-level review meeting chaired by Collector Harichandana at the Hyderabad Collectorate.

The Minister emphasised that departments must work with coordination and commitment to keep Hyderabad at the forefront of welfare delivery. Given the city’s rapid urban growth, migration trends, and service-led economy, he called for targeted planning across sectors like education, health, housing, transport, and public safety.

City-wide review covers housing, transport, health, education

Minister Ponnam reviewed a broad range of schemes including pensions, welfare for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, 2BHK housing, ration cards, and fine rice distribution. He also assessed implementation of education schemes like residential schools, hostels, Mid-Day Meals, and Anganwadis.

Other welfare programmes under review included Shaadi Mubarak, Kalyana Lakshmi, Aarogyasri, Basti Dawakhanas, and public health services. He examined urban transport, RTC connectivity, and the Mahalaxmi scheme for free bus travel for women. The agenda also featured EV infrastructure, skill development, SHG support, sports promotion, pollution control, groundwater management, and power subsidy for households.

He urged departments to work as a unified team and adopt a citizen-first approach in delivering services efficiently. The session concluded with officials taking a Road Safety Pledge, reinforcing their shared responsibility in preventing accidents.

 

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