Telangana is a role model for ensuring food security to people: Deputy CM Bhatti

Telangana has emerged as a role model in the country for ensuring food security for the poor, both in terms of the number of beneficiaries and quantity of fine rice (Sanna Biyyam) distributed, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. He added that ration cards are being issued not only to the poorest but also to economically backward middle-class families.

Addressing a public gathering organised at Bonakal mandal centre in Madhira constituency in the district on Monday during the distribution of new ration cards, the Deputy CM said, “Out of the 1.15 crore families in the State, 93 lakh families have been issued ration cards, and they are receiving subsidized fine rice under the public government’s welfare programmes. Each individual in a family is being provided 6 kg of fine rice per month — a record in the history of India,” he said.

Mr. Vikramarka mentioned that many newly married couples, and others who waited for over ten years for inclusion of names, additions and changes in ration cards, had been left disappointed during the previous regime. “But now, the long wait has finally ended. He proudly announced that in Madhira constituency alone, 13,767 new beneficiaries are being issued ration cards in a single day — a matter of great satisfaction,” he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister also emphasised that the government is not only focusing on welfare schemes but also implementing large-scale development programmes. Welfare and development are moving forward like the two wheels of a chariot, Mr. Vikramarka said.

The Deputy CM revealed that the Roads & Buildings department has taken up ₹20,000 crore worth of road development works across the State. To provide world-class education to students, Young India Residential Schools are being established and made accessible, he added.