Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan; seeks 11.56 lakh PMAY houses
Hyderabad, July 28
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan to request the allocation of 11.56 lakh houses to the state under PMAY 2.0, stating that rural housing construction was neglected during the previous government.
Additionally, he appealed to include Indiramma Housing construction under MGNREGS to enable beneficiaries to receive 90 days of employment while building their homes.
In view of the El Nino situation, the Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to include additional works under MGNREGS and requested the addition of 10 new categories of work to improve farmers' livelihoods.
He sought approval for specific works such as vegetable trellises, fodder plots, mulberry plantations, and silkworm-rearing sheds, alongside requesting that farmers be allowed to undertake land development, water conservation, and the restoration of land damaged by natural disasters under the scheme.
Earlier this month, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the State Government is considering ways to support local farmers in areas where centralised kitchens have been established and is ready to encourage them to cultivate organic crops so that vegetables, rice and other necessary supplies can be procured directly from them.
Representatives from the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation, Divi's Laboratories Limited and Aurobindo Pharma Limited met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad.
During the meeting, Divi's Laboratories Limited and Aurobindo Pharma Limited handed over Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation for the breakfast scheme in government schools in the presence of the Chief Minister.
According to the Telangana Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Aurobindo Pharma Limited contributed Rs 10 crore, while Divi's Laboratories Limited contributed Rs 12.18 crore towards the initiative.
During his interaction with the representatives, the Chief Minister said the State Government is examining measures to support local farmers in regions where centralised kitchens are functioning. He said the government is prepared to encourage farmers to cultivate organic crops so that vegetables, rice and other essential supplies required for the centralised kitchens can be procured directly from them.
The Chief Minister also stated that the government is taking steps to provide farmers with quality seeds that would not only promote crop diversification but also ensure better profitability for farmers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some action on rural housing! The previous government really neglected this, especially in villages. Linking Indiramma Housing with MGNREGS for 90 days of employment is a smart move - it gives people both a home and a livelihood.
The CSR contributions for the breakfast scheme are impressive - Rs 22.18 crore from Aurobindo and Divi's Labs! But I hope the govt ensures transparency in using these funds for school meals. Organic farming push for centralised kitchens is a good idea too, but needs proper implementation.
Interesting to see the focus on vegetable trellises, fodder plots, and mulberry plantations under MGNREGS. This could really boost farmers' incomes if done right. But the El Nino situation means we need urgent action on water conservation too.
I appreciate the CM's efforts, but why only meet now? The housing backlog in Telangana is massive. Also, quality seeds and organic farming are long-term goals - what about immediate relief for farmers hit by erratic weather? 🙏
The breakfast scheme in govt schools is a noble initiative, and tying it to local organic farmers is a win-win. But we need to ensure the farmers are paid fairly and on time. Also, the 10 new MGNREGS work categories should focus on climate resilience.
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