CM Revanth Reddy to launch Rs 12,500 cr Indira Solar Giri scheme for tribals in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the Indira Solar Giri Water Development Scheme and sanction additional Indiramma houses for tribals at a public event in Chenchu Colony of Achampet in
Nagarkurnool
district, on May 18.The Rs 12,500-crore scheme aims to empower
tribal farmers
by providing
solar-powered motors
, sprinklers, and free plants like avocado and palm oil.
It is targeted at tribals with land titles under the Forest Rights Act (RoFR) to facilitate sustainable agriculture.Deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, addressing a public meeting in Yellandu on Tuesday, said, "Over 3.5 lakh tribal families were granted pattas during YS Rajasekhar Reddy's tenure. But under the previous BRS govt, tribal farmers were harassed, and in some instances, women were tied to trees and beaten when they tried to cultivate their lands.
"The scheme is part of the Congress-led Indiramma model of governance, focusing on restoring the confidence of tribals and ensuring a steady income every three months through coordinated efforts with the horticulture department.Bhatti also came down heavily on the BRS govt for its failures. "In 10 years, they couldn't deliver a single double-bedroom house, didn't give 3 acres to Dalits, or one job per household. KG to PG schools promised in every mandal never saw the light of day," he said.Despite inheriting a debt-ridden state with Rs 7 lakh crore liability, Bhatti said, "The Congress govt is implementing welfare schemes without burdening the public. More initiatives are on the way."
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