As I am the Home Minister, I would like to first mention about Law and Order and policing in the State. Before formation of Telangana State …. Rumors were spread that there would be severe law and order problem if Telangana is formed. Cooked up stories were spread that the extremism/naxalism would increase and there would be communal problems. The then Chief Minister of AP Kiran Kumar Reddy stated several times that there would be naxal-raj if separate Telangana state was formed. These were all proved to be wrong by our Government under the able leadership of Hon’ble KCR sahib.
Law and Order is being maintained effectively in Telangana State. Naxalism has been effectively checked. There were no communal riots or problems. Effective steps have been taken for betterpolicing and bringing the services of the Police to the door steps of the people by implementing friendly policing etc.
Several festivals like Ganesh Immersion, Batukamma, Bonalu, Ramzan, Christmas etc. which were also observed as official festivals by Government of Telangana were celebrated peacefully without even a stray incident. Government have implemented various programmes in Police Department for modernization and brought various reforms
For the first time in the country with International standards an Integrated Command and Control Center is being established in Hyderabad with an estimated cost of 300 crores. Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri KCR sahib laid foundation stonefor this prestigious Police Twin Towersduring the year 2015. It will also serve as Hyderabad Police Commissionerate headquarters. It will have twin towers with G+16 floors with helipad facility and all other advanced facilities.
Construction of this center is nearing completion soon. This center has several facilities. District Police Command and Control Centers will be connected to this integrated command and control center. This center will be useful to other departments like GHMC, Revenue etc. in case of natural calamities etc. It will be an iconic building for Hyderabad City.
Lakhs of CCTVs Cameras are being installed for effective vigilance and also maintenance of traffic. To prevent crime and to safeguard law and order ‘NenuSaitam’ programme has been taken up in twin cities for installation of CCTV cameras under community policing. During 2017 itself, nearly 90% cases could be established through CCTVs. In order to make it more vibrant it is proposed to expand the same to villages also. Till now about 3.5 lakhs CCTV Cameras have been installed under Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda Commissionerate Areas. It is proposed to set up one lakh cameras in all other Districts. Till now, 50 thousands CCTV Cameras were installed in the districts.
Government of Telangana is committed to safe and secured Hyderabad City for women. Government is maintaining zero tolerance policy towards women safety. She Teams were formed to keep identified places such as Women College premises, bus-stops, railway stations; religious gatherings etc. where eve teasing is prominent and plotted these places under surveillance with She-Teams. Cases of Eve-teasing and harassment of women have drastically decreased by this action. She teams have been extended to other cities and places in all districts of Telangana State.She Teams are also playing major part in not only reducing in crime against women but they are also contributing towards prevention of crime against women. There is 7% reduction in crime against women in 2018.
To prevent commission of crime by repeated offenders and other notorious offenders PD Act is being strictly initiated.to take stringent action against those involved in supply of spurious seeds, pesticides, milk, chilli powder, oils, smugglers, peddlers, sexual attacks, cyber crimes, gaming and gambling, our Government have made amendments to PD Act.
There is major reduction noticed in professional crime. Murder cases reduced by 4%, property crime reduced by 8%, 43% Drastic Reduction has been there Chain Snatching. Crime against SC/STs reduced under various heads of crime such as murders by 21%, Rapes by 13%, Hurt Cases by 12%. There is overall reduction in crime by 5% during 2018.
To prevent accidents Drunken-Driving is checked strictly. There have been 3 lakh 18 thousand cases booked under Drunken-Driving and about 2 lakh 32 thousand accused were convicted during the last 4 years.
Government has procured new vehicles to improve mobility and visibility of Police. Totally 540 heavy and medium vehicles, 4092 light motor vehicles (innovas, tatasumos, boleros etc) ad 1073 motor cycles were procured by incurring 707 crores. Police Department has also been provided with all required equipment and gadgets for effective policing.
Hon’ble Chief Minister increased the remuneration given to the Home Guards to 20,250/- per month. And they are allowed 1000/- increment every year. The exgratia to the victims of terrorist and extremist violence has been tremendously increased. The package announced and implemented in Telangana State is best in the entire country. Home Guards have also been included in this package. There have been many other programmes implemented in police and Home Departments.
24 hour un-interrupted power supply
There was a misconception that once Telangana state is formed there will be acute power crisis. All are very well aware even the then Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, also commented that people of Telangana have to live in darkness if separate statehood is given to Telangana.
As a jolt to these misconceptions spread by political leaders and others, within a very short time after formation of our government, a solution has been given to the Severe Current Crisis and 24 hour un-interrupted power supply has been given by our visionary leader and hon’ble Chief Minister KCR sir. There are no power holidays that were existed earlier. It was achieved with great hardwork. It has given a great satisfaction and benefited to all sections of the society.
After formation of Telangana state, power supply has been tremendously improved making impossible things possible and paving way towards a power surplus state with the vision of CM KCR. Prior to formation of the state if power resumes it was news. But now power supply interruption became anews. Our government brought such transformation.
In the process, agriculture sector, industrial sector, domestic and commercial establishments are also provided with 24 hours uninterrupted power. As a result, all said sectors are benefitted to a maximum extent. No states in the country are providing free power for 24 hours to farmers. Telangana is the only state providing 24 hours power at free of cost to farmers.
Revenue/Economy Growth
We achieved 17.17% (seventeen point one seven percent) annual average revenue growth rate during the last 4 years. This growth was 29.93 percent by the end of last November. This could be achieved due to great commitment and hard-work and fiscal discipline.
Lands Records Purification
We are the owners of our lands’ was the main slogan during separate Telangana movement and the same has been achieved now in reality. Due to non-availability of proper land documents Telangana farmers faced several hardships. Today under self administration land issues could be resolved. With the bold decision of Hon’ble Chief Minister, land records have been purified and land could be distributed to the genuine owner. The 100-day land records purification process under Part– ‘A’ has been successful. With this one-time land record purification, the investment support scheme for agriculture could be implemented smoothly without any dispute. During Part – ‘B’ of land record purification process litigation lands, court cases, other discrepancies and disputes will be attempted.
It is a great work. Across584 mandals in the state in all the 10,892 Revenue Villages survey has been conducted. 1.78 crores survey numbers were verified. After 87 years in 2018 Telangana land records purification has been taken up creating a history in the country.
‘Dharani’ Web Site
To bring in transparency all the information post purification of land records is proposed to be put on-line and the entire process would be operated like the Core Banking system on the Dharaniweb site. With this a transparent and corrupt-free land reforms-based registration policy would begin at the Mandal offices. Right from Mandal office to state level from any place the details can be downloaded. Even people residing abroad can view details
RythuBandhu Programme
The prestigious programmes of RythuBandhu and RythuBheema have given much satisfaction. These schemes have been started and implemented to benefit the farmers and their family members. These schemes have got national and international reputation to Telangana State. These programmes have got appreciation of United Nations. Several other states are implementing these schemes by taking our state as a Model.
Health and Education
Our government has brought various reforms in the Education and Medical Departments. Many Residential Schools have been established. There were only 293 Residential Schools existed in the State. Our Government has started 584 new Residential Schools and 206 Minority Residential Institutions. Facilities in Government Hospitals have been improved. All are aware that KCR Kits introduced in Government Maternity Hospitals is a big hit. It has given tremendous results. The deliveries rate in Government Hospitals has increased rapidly. Basthi Dawakhanas established in several areas in the City for the poor people have brought the medical facilities to their door steps. Number of Basthi Dawakhanas will be increased in near future. Another scheme, Kanti Velugu which was introduced recently has been under way and lakhs of people are benefitted by this scheme. This scheme is being adopted by other states too.
Irrigation
As regards irrigation water, the allocated 1330 TMC irrigation water has been utilized properly. Under mission Kakatiya many tanks have been restored. Several Projects are being constructed to achieve the targeted provision of irrigation water to 1 crore acres in the state. The prestigious Kaleshwaram Project construction work is in full swing. 77,777 crores have been spent for the water projects till now. By the end of March, 2019 it will be around 1 lakh crores and in the coming 5 years the estimated expenditure on these projects would be another 1 lakh crores. We are committed to give irrigation water to 1 crore acres. It is a gift from our government under the dynamic leadership of our beloved chief minister hon’ble KCR sahib to the Telangana People.
Under mission bhageeratha, 23,968 habitations and 66 municipalities have been covered. All municipalities and habitations are getting bulk drinking water. Drinking water is supplied to 18,612 villages by giving connections to each and every household. 56 municipalities are getting drinking water. We will achieve 100% by this March. It is proposed to give water to Industries through Mission Bhagheeratha. This is a great project which has been lauded by entire country and several other states have sent their teams to study this project for implementation in their states. It is a matter of pride to the state.
Industrial development
Under industrial development, our government has given permissions and sanctions for establishing 8,858 industries through TS I-PASS. In order to increase the state revenue and also the employment opportunities, the Government have brought TS I-PASS Act for speedy industrial growth in the State of Telangana.
Welfare Schemes
Schemes have been launched basing on the growth of state income…like Kalyanalakshmi/Shadi Mubarak Schemes, As per revenue growth, we have also increased the benefit.The amount granted under this scheme has been raised twice during the last four years. One lakh one thousand one hundred and sixteen rupees are being given under his scheme at present. Government is committed to either raise the benefits given in various people welfare schemes or bring and implement new schemes basing on the people’s needs& welfare in future according to growth in revenue and state economy.
Under People’s Welfare, Telangana State is No.1 in the entire country. We have been implementing various welfare schemes for the people of the State spending around 40 thousand crores. Our Government announced several welfare schemes to those sections of the society who had been deprived and ignored for years earlier.
While granting pensions to Old Aged, Physically handicapped and Widows, we extended pensions to Single Woman, BeediLabours etc. After Kalyana Lakshmi/Shadi Mubarak Schemes, child marriages have been prevented.
Our government maintaining Ganga-JamunaTehajeeb. Spent 2 thousand crores for the welfare of minorities from the State Budget. Brought SC, ST Special Development Nidhi for overall development of SCs & STs. Various schemes for Shepherds, Gangaputhras, Barbers, Rajakas, Vishwakarma section people. Established MBC Corporation.
Another programme of the Government is Double Bed-Room Houses. It is a prestigious programme to boost up the self-esteem of the poor. It is decided to arrive at the number of double bed-room houses scientifically.
Our government is committed to implement every assurance given in TRS Manifesto.
Rapid urbanization, development, destruction of forests, trees, changed and rapid lifestyle has adversely affected the nature. We are unable to get pure water and fresh and clean air. We ourselves have created this kind of atmosphere by destructing trees, water bodies etc. There was a saying “Vikarabadkihawaa… hazaaronbeemaaronkaaaurlaakhonmareejonkaadawaa”. Our Telangana was with vast forests. To protect our nature and atmosphere, Hon’ble Chief Minister KalvakuntlaChandrashekar Rao launched Haritha Haram programme. It is one of the Telangana Flagship programmes to rejuvenate degraded forests, protecting these forests from threats such as smuggling, encroachment, fire and grazing. It adopted intensive soil and moisture conservation measures. In the areas outside the existing forest, massive planting activities were to be taken up in areas such as; road-side avenues, river and canal banks, institutional premises, religious places, housing colonies, community lands, municipalities and industrial parks. Stern action is being taken by the Government on the wood smugglers. There are about 1.5 lakh acres of forest blocks in and around Hyderabad. These forest blocks will be developed taking up plantation and Green Paradise will be created. Walker Clubs will be utilized to protect these forest lands.
HimayathSagar and Osman Sagars will be protected from being polluted. They will be connected with KondapochammaSagar. Musiriver will be cleansed under the programme of Musi River Front. Musa River was named after Prophet Moses. Over the years, it became Musi. Our government is committed to make Musi as beautiful and clean river.
Finally, I would like to mention that … apart from implementing the schemes listed in Party Manifesto with strong will, our Government have brought various schemes and programmes which were not in the Manifesto and implemented them in right spirit. Ours is a government which works for over all development of the state under the dynamic and able leadership of hon’ble Chief Minister KCR sir. Our Government is bringing programmes and schemes keeping the needs of the people and our agenda is peoples agenda. In the coming 5 years, we will bring and implement new developmental and welfare schemes in public interest under the guidance and vision of hon’ble Chief Minister and achieve Bangaru Telangana.
I thank the Hon’ble Chairman, Vice Chairman….and all the members of the house. …
Jai Telangana
