Telangana govt's main objective is 'Developed Healthy Telangana' state: CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, July 8
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy affirmed that the youngest state of Telangana would be promoted as the 'Developed Healthy Telangana' State by introducing a slew of welfare and nutritious food distribution schemes for students and the women's community.
Addressing a meeting after inaugurating a new Balamrutham plant in the city on Tuesday, the Chief Minister remembered that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the initiative of setting up Balamrutham plants to support pregnant women in Mahabubnagar district, and now it has grown into an industry, according to a release.
Stating that the new Balamrutham plant will provide nutritious food to pregnant women, the CM said that the state government introduced many initiatives to build a healthy and developed Telangana. "We introduced the breakfast scheme in government schools to ensure that the children of the poor do not go hungry and also launched a breakfast and lunch scheme for teachers alongside the students," he said.
The government was taking all measures to strengthen the government schools on par with the corporate educational institutions. "Our goal is to provide quality education to students, as the government is considering spending on education as an investment. We are not introducing such schemes for a vote bank, but for the better future of the students," the CM said.
CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the women empowerment schemes introduced by his government, aiming to promote one crore women as ' Millionaires' by 2034.
"We have provided free RTC bus travel facilities to over two crore women. We allotted 'Indiramma' houses in the names of women, providing 200 units of free electricity, supplying fine-quality rice to 3.28 crore people in the state, set a target to build one lakh houses to support the poor in urban areas, made women the owners of 1000 RTC buses and entrusted a 1,000-megawatt solar power generation projects to women," he said.
"We are moving forward to empower women financially", the CM said, adding that Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi to Minister Seethakka, have proven that they can excel in politics.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Balamrutham plant revival is a big deal. Pregnant women and new mothers need proper nutrition. Happy to see Telangana focusing on women's health and empowerment. Still, 2034 is far away for millionaire women target. Let's see quarterly reports and mid-term review! 💪
While I appreciate the welfare schemes, the CM should also focus on job creation. Handouts are fine but we need sustainable employment. However, Indiramma houses and free bus travel for women is a very good step. Let's hope Telangana truly becomes 'Developed Healthy' and not just on paper.
CM Revanth Reddy mentioning Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi shows the Congress legacy in welfare. The breakfast scheme in government schools is brilliant - my sister is a teacher in Telangana and she says kids are coming regular now. Education investment is the best investment. National level pe bhi aise schemes honi chahiye. 🇮🇳
Nice to see the government investing in both nutrition and education. The 1000 MW solar for women is forward thinking. But we need to ensure teachers are also well trained and infrastructure is there. Currently government school quality is poor. Good direction but execution is key. 👍
Kya baat hai! CM saying they are not doing vote bank politics and genuinely want better future for students. But honestly, the proof is in the results. I hope in 10 years we see Telangana's health indices improve significantly. Especially the nutrition programs for women and children - that's the foundation. Let's see transparent data on outcomes. 🌟
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