Minister calls for steps to support farmers

Minister for Women & Child Welfare and Tribal Welfare Gummadi Sandhya Rani has underscored the urgent need to address farmers’ seed requests and enhance district development efforts. Following a detailed review meeting with district officials upon assuming office, Minister Rani has swiftly mandated immediate actions. These include the timely provision of seeds and fertilizers to farmers, alongside stringent measures to combat the distribution of counterfeit agricultural products.
Highlighting transparency and accountability, Minister Rani has called for comprehensive records on crop loss compensation over the past five years, emphasizing the prompt resolution of pending cases. Moreover, she has directed the District Agriculture Officer to issue guidelines for subsidizing agricultural equipment and filling vacancies in Rythu Bharosa Kendras.
In parallel efforts to support farming communities, Minister Rani has emphasized the necessity of prompt payments at crop purchase centres, echoing the Chief Minister’s commitment to agricultural welfare. Additionally, she has prioritized the distribution of government-issued graduate passbooks and ensured a consistent water supply to farmlands, essential for sustainable agricultural practices.
Turning her attention to healthcare, Minister Rani has ordered urgent repairs for ambulances and stressed the importance of tackling prevalent health issues such as malaria. She has underlined the need for vigilant road maintenance and ensured the availability of essential medicines and regular medical check-ups. The Minister has proposed the introduction of feeder ambulances for tribal villages and the organization of blood donation camps under district hospitals to enhance medical accessibility.
Furthering her agenda, Minister Rani has tasked APEPDCL engineers with ensuring uninterrupted power supply in hospitals, crucial for uninterrupted healthcare services. She has also outlined plans to improve the quality of food and milk supplies to Anganwadi, including initiatives to restart the Gorumudda program and accelerate Anganwadi worker recruitment. Measures to combat child marriages and child labour have been reinforced, with Anganwadi meetings streamlined to enhance effectiveness.
Addressing the welfare of tribal communities, Minister Rani has directed provisions for essential items in tribal welfare ashram dormitories, emphasizing nutritional standards through random inspections. She has also stressed the importance of maintaining academic excellence and ensuring safety in girls’ schools to prevent incidents.
In her comprehensive approach to rural development, Minister Rani has emphasized the crucial need for every village, particularly remote villages, to receive drinking water through a dedicated initiative to prevent waterborne diseases. She has called for detailed reports on the construction, quality, and layout of houses to ensure sustainable living conditions.
District Collector Nishant Kumar has collaborated closely with Minister Rani, providing insights into ongoing district activities and identifying key priorities within Rythu Bharosa Kendras. He has mandated urgent ambulance repairs, proposed the establishment of five primary health centres, and advocated for malaria testing kits in primary health centres (PHCs).
Additionally, initiatives to construct Anganwadi buildings, alongside sanitation drives and water quality tests, have been prioritized to enhance community welfare.