Hyderabad(June, 16) : The State government is committed to the overall development and welfare of all sections of society, particularly marginalized communities. Special attention has been given to uplifting backward communities and implementing programs to ensure their socio-economic stability. Telangana CM K. Chandra Shekhar Rao has taken initiatives to address the challenges faced by Girijan families and has implemented transformative schemes to provide them with financial and social stability.
Since the formation of the state, the government has spent approximately Rs. 53,000 crores on the development and welfare of Girijans. This has led to significant improvements in their living conditions and socio-economic status. The government has converted 3,146 Girijan thandas into gram panchayats, constructed gram panchayats with a budget of Rs. 243.20 crores, and built 58 Girijan Bhavans across the state with a budget of Rs. 121.86 crores. Additionally, agricultural electricity facilities have been provided, ST Gurukula schools have been established to promote education, and the Chief Minister’s Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurship Initiative (CM-STEE) has been launched for the welfare of tribal youth.
There have also been notable changes in education and employment opportunities for Girijans, with an increase in ST reservation from 6% to 10%. Various financial schemes, such as Kalyan Laxmi, Rythu Bandhu, and Asara, have been implemented, providing financial assistance to beneficiaries. The Mission Bhagiratha scheme has facilitated the construction of pipelines and overhead tanks, ensuring access to clean drinking water for thousands of Girijan families. Additionally, KCR kits have been distributed to mothers, contributing to maternal and child well-being.
These efforts have brought about positive changes in the lives of Girijans, marking a golden era of development and welfare in remote regions. The state government remains committed to finding permanent solutions to the challenges faced by Girijans and promoting sustainable development in tribal communities
