Hyderabad: Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said Gram Sabhas act as local legislatures and help bring visible change in people’s lives.
She attended a Gram Sabha at Chalvai village in Govindaraopet mandal under the 99-day Praja Palana programme. Secretary Anita Ramachandran and Collector Divakar T.S. also joined the programme.
Officials screened videos highlighting government achievements and welfare schemes over the past two years and three months.
Seethakka highlights the role of Gram Sabhas in governance
Seethakka said the government launched the 99-day action plan to resolve village-level issues and speed up rural development. Therefore, she stressed the role of Gram Sabha resolutions in driving implementation.
She said the government will extend benefits to all eligible beneficiaries. She added that the Indiramma housing scheme is ongoing, and applicants can reapply through Gram Sabhas.
She noted that the government introduced free bus travel for women soon after assuming office. It also enhanced Aarogyasri coverage to ₹10 lakh and started distributing fine rice.
The Minister said the government is promoting women’s empowerment through interest-free loans. She also asked officials to identify beneficiaries for the second phase of Indiramma housing.
Officials detail welfare schemes and development works
Secretary Anita Ramachandran said authorities issued new ration cards in the village and sanctioned 73 Indiramma houses. She added that women across the State saved nearly ₹10,000 crore under the free bus travel scheme.
Collector Divakar T.S. explained development works and progress achieved in the district. He said the government is implementing schemes like Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima and Indira Mahila Shakti.
He also highlighted LPG cylinders at ₹500 and the distribution of new ration cards. In addition, he said the government plans to introduce breakfast schemes for students and Indira Bima.
Seethakka and the Collector later distributed Kalyana Lakshmi cheques to 21 beneficiaries from Tadvai mandal. They also laid the foundation stone for a Women’s Federation building to be constructed with ₹10 lakh.