Hyderabad: Advisor to the Telangana Government Mohammed Ali Shabbir claimed that Telangana has emerged as a leading state in agriculture, education, infrastructure, and social welfare.
He was addressing after unfurling the national flag and taking the ceremonial salute at the Adilabad district headquarters on Monday, where he led the official celebration of the 12th Formation Day.
Paying tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the formation of Telangana, Shabbir Ali acknowledged their invaluable contribution and said that Telangana was built on their sacrifices. He emphasised that the government, under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is implementing the “Telangana-2047” vision to ensure the state emerges as a model of comprehensive development.
Shabbir Ali outlined the state’s achievements and key welfare measures. Under the “Telangana-2047” vision, the state aims to achieve sustainable growth across all sectors, including agriculture, education, health, infrastructure, and social justice.
In the agriculture sector, he said that the government had waived farm loans amounting to Rs.20,617 crore for 25 lakh farmers. During the last agricultural season, 2.90 crore tonnes of paddy were procured from farmers. The government is also providing compensation of Rs.10,000 per acre to farmers who suffered crop losses.
Additionally, farmers are receiving a bonus of Rs.500 per quintal for fine paddy. Agricultural labourers are being given Rs.12,000 annually in financial assistance.
For women’s welfare, the government is ensuring dignity and support through initiatives such as free bus travel, Rs.500 subsidy on cooking gas refills, and 200 units of free electricity. He said that 600 buses had been sanctioned for women’s self-help groups, of which 150 had already been distributed. The government is also promoting women’s empowerment through the “Indira Mahila Shakti” scheme.