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- Revanth Reddy said that change in society can only come through employment and skill development, and the Chief Minister called on everyone to work together beyond politics to overcome the oppression of SCs and…
- A high-level monitoring and oversight committee meeting was held at the Dr.
Shri A. Revanth Reddy said that change in society can only come through employment and skill development, and the Chief Minister called on everyone to work together beyond politics to overcome the oppression of SCs and STs. A high-level monitoring and oversight committee meeting was held at the Dr. BR Ambedkar State Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister on the implementation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in the state. This state-level meeting was held on February 11, 2013 under the chairmanship of the then Chief Minister in the united Andhra Pradesh state. This is the first time that this meeting is being held again after the formation of Telangana state. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhattivikramarka, Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, Government Advisor Shabbir Ali, MPs Mallu Ravi, Balaram Nayak, Kadiyam Kavya, MLC Gorati Venkanna, MLAs Thota Laxmikantharao, Medipalli Satyam, Kavampalli Satyanarayana, Vemula Veeresham, Maddila Samel, Matta Ragamai, Vedma Bojju, Murali Nayak participated in this meeting. Government Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, DGP CV Anand, State SC Commission Chairman Bakki Venkatayya, National SC Commission Director Sunil Babu, SC Commission members and senior officials participated in the meeting. The review discussed the implementation of the law in the state, registered cases, investigation, trial, resolution of cases, assistance and rehabilitation provided to the victims at length. Awareness programs on the law, the functioning of special courts set up for the trial of cases and mobile courts were analyzed. Officials explained that atrocity cases against SCs and STs have gradually decreased in the state in the past five years. It was reported that more cases are being registered in some districts, mainly in 73 villages. He said that the police department needs to pay special attention there. The Chief Minister directed the officials to ensure that meetings of the district level vigilance committees are held regularly. The Chief Minister said that the government is responding to rape incidents from a humanitarian perspective. He wanted to ensure that victims in such incidents receive timely compensation and assistance and rehabilitation. On this occasion, the Chief Minister instructed the officials to release the cases on the green channel without linking them with the budget in supporting the victims. The Chief Minister specifically mentioned the recent Shabad murder case and the murder of a nurse in Thukkuguda and instructed the officials to provide speedy justice to the victim families. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister made it clear that the government is working sincerely for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections. Stating that those sections have not forgotten former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who showed love like her own mother, he said that the credit of providing assigned pattas for 25 lakh acres of land belongs to Indira Gandhi. He explained that the people’s government is working with the inspiration of Mrs. Indira Gandhi and that funds are being allocated in proportion to the population in the budget. While the SC population in the state is about 16 percent, 31 percent of the beneficiaries of the Indiramma House allotment are SCs, while the ST population is 10 percent, 17 percent of the houses have been sanctioned to them. He said that breakfast is being provided to 27.5 lakh students from nursery to 12th class in the state, which will greatly benefit those sections. He said that by distributing rice to 3.48 crore people in the state, they are able to provide good food to the Dalit and tribal communities. The Chief Minister emphasized that along with welfare schemes, education alone can change everyone’s lives. He said that problems will not be solved if the lower classes are not led towards education.
Reminded. He asked children to be encouraged towards education and sports. He called for working beyond politics for the development of Dalits, tribals and adivasis. He said that the government is ready for that.
