Telangana Guv hails Sampoornata Abhiyaan, a targeted campaign by NITI Aayog
Health and Nutrition, Agriculture and Water Resources, Education, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development,and Basic Infrastructure.
In his keynote address at the Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samman Samaroh organized as part of NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programme, here, the Governor noted that the initiative builds upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (2018) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (2023), ensuring inclusive growth at the grassroots.
He appreciated the outstanding performance of districts such as Komaram Bheem-Asifabad, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, and blocks like Gundala, Mutharam (Mahadevapura), Palimela, Tiryani, and Narnoor, which achieved full saturation across all six indicators.
The Governor lauded the dedication of District Collectors, nodal officers, and frontline workers—Anganwadi staff, ASHAs, ANMs, teachers, and SHG leaders—for their tireless efforts.
He acknowledged the vital role of local institutions and elected representatives in delivering effective last-mile governance.
'Sampoornata is more than a milestone; it reflects a governance model rooted in inclusion, accountability, and empowerment,' he remarked.
He stressed the need to institutionalize these gains by integrating saturation goals into annual development plans.
The Governor also announced his intention to visit all Aspirational Blocks to gain firsthand insights and requested SRLM's coordination for the same.
Ten high-performing blocks and their respective District Collectors were felicitated with medals and appreciations cerificates for exemplary service, innovation, and leadership on the occasion.
The event was attended by Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Principal Secretary to Governor Dana Kishore, Dr.Jyothi Buddha Prakash, Secretary Planning SERP CEO Ms. Divya Devarajan, and NITI Aayog representative Dr. Salman Ahmad Siddiqui, along with Several district collectors, project officers of ITDAs and district and block-level officers. UNI KNR GNK
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