1. Viksit Bharat @2047: PM Modi Launches Youth Empowerment Initiative in Hyderabad
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth” initiative in Hyderabad, aiming to engage and empower youth in building a developed India by 2047.
- Workshops will be conducted across Telangana and the country to gather youth ideas and translate them into concrete action plans.
- This initiative is expected to boost innovation, create a skilled workforce, and promote social progress in India.
2. Telangana’s CM KCR Doubles Coverage under Aarogyasri Scheme to ₹10 Lakh
- Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced the doubling of coverage under the Aarogyasri scheme, a health insurance program, from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
- This move will benefit millions of people in Telangana by providing access to better healthcare facilities and treatment.
- The government has allocated ₹1,200 crore for the scheme in the upcoming budget.
3. Telangana Launches ‘Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme’ for School Children
- The Telangana government launched a new scheme to provide free breakfast to around 23 lakh students in government schools across the state.
- The scheme aims to improve the health and nutrition of children, leading to better learning outcomes.
- This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to providing quality education to all children in Telangana.
4. ‘Revanth Reddy Fulfills Promise’: Iron Barricades Removed from CM’s Office
- In a symbolic gesture, Telangana’s new Chief Minister T. Revanth Reddy removed the iron barricades placed in front of the Chief Minister’s Office.
- This move signifies the new government’s commitment to transparency and accessibility for the people.
- The barricades were erected during the previous government’s tenure.
5. HC Orders Passport Officials to Reconsider Man’s Application
- The Telangana High Court directed passport authorities to reconsider a man’s application, which was earlier rejected due to alleged discrepancies in his documents.
- The court observed that the authorities did not provide sufficient opportunity for the applicant to explain the discrepancies.
- This case highlights the need for transparent and fair decision-making by government agencies.
Other noteworthy developments:
- Telangana witnesses 41 new COVID-19 cases and 49 recoveries.
- BJP delegation meets Telangana Governor over Akbaruddin Owaisi’s appointment as Pro-tem Speaker.
- Colleges facing criticism for not returning original certificates to medical students.
Stay tuned for further updates on the latest news from Telangana.