Revanth Reddy assures focus on tribal development in Telangana

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the government will prioritise Tribal development with a focus on improving infrastructure and resolving key issues in agency areas.

A delegation of tribal MLAs, led by Minister Seethakka, met the Chief Minister at his Jubilee Hills residence and submitted a representation highlighting development concerns.

Responding to the delegation, Revanth Reddy said the government will remove obstacles affecting development works. He added that officials will strengthen basic infrastructure in tribal regions.

Tribal development to focus on infrastructure and water needs

The Chief Minister said the government plans to construct check dams in agency areas to meet drinking and irrigation needs. Moreover, he assured that officials will speed up permissions for these works.

He also said the government will address issues related to Forest Department clearances to ensure smooth execution of projects, including road construction.

On requests from MLAs, the Chief Minister responded positively to allowing borewell drilling in lands cultivated by tribal farmers. In addition, he directed officials to clear delays in road repairs and approvals.

The government will also consider increasing the quota of Indiramma housing in tribal areas. At the same time, it plans to strengthen Integrated Tribal Development Agencies.

MLAs Vedma Bojju, Payam Venkateswarlu and Dr Murali Naik attended the meeting.