Hyderabad: BC welfare schemes came under review, with officials receiving deadlines to speed up applications, procurement and welfare measures. The review covered women’s financial self-reliance, education, scholarships, infrastructure and support for BC communities.
The Kutthu Missions scheme received particular attention during the review. The government is implementing the scheme to promote financial self-reliance and employment opportunities for women.
So far, officials have received 1,80,170 applications under the scheme. Meanwhile, applications will continue to be accepted until September 15.
Officials were instructed to complete the procurement process by September 7. They will subsequently conduct pre-bid meetings as part of the tender process.
The department also directed officials to conduct extensive awareness programmes in constituencies that have received fewer than 1,000 applications. The aim is to ensure eligible women understand the scheme and make effective use of it.
A special review with collectors from all districts will be held before the application process ends. This review will assess progress and address gaps before the September 15 deadline.
Officials were also directed to speed up the provision of offices and basic infrastructure for chairpersons of newly elected BC caste associations corporations. In addition, the review examined construction progress on BC self-respect buildings.
The department reviewed 327 Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Gurukul Schools across the state. Discussions covered their performance, infrastructure, buildings and issues faced by students.
Currently, only 22 of the 327 Gurukul Schools have their own buildings. Therefore, officials were asked to submit a comprehensive report by the 15th of this month on land and building requirements for the remaining schools.
A four-member committee of senior officials was constituted to accelerate land acquisition wherever necessary. The committee will focus on resolving land-related issues affecting construction of the required school buildings.
BC welfare schemes focus on education and beneficiary support
Officials were instructed to monitor the availability of uniforms, shoes and other basic facilities for students in Gurukuls and BC welfare hostels. They were also directed to resolve pending rent and bill-related issues.
The review also examined pending overseas scholarship applications. Officials were told to process eligible students’ applications quickly and ensure they faced no inconvenience.
Following the High Court’s lifting of the stay, officials were directed to process Kalyana Lakshmi applications swiftly. They were instructed to avoid pendency and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance.
Suggestions were also made to modernise BC study circles in line with changing requirements. Officials were asked to prepare a comprehensive policy covering quality training for groups and police jobs, other competitive examinations and skill development.
The review also covered the distribution of Katamayya protective gear for the safety of Git labourers. Officials were instructed to ensure protective kits reach all Git labourers who have completed the required training.
In addition, the department directed officials to maintain at least 10 protective kits in every village. The measure was intended to improve access to protective equipment for Git labourers.
Officials were also given deadlines for two projects. Retendering for Neera Cafe must be completed by September 7, while retendering for the Nandanam project must be completed by September 15.
The department is preparing an action plan to establish one modern dhobhighat in every constituency. Husnabad, Huzurabad, Choppadandi and Vemulawada constituencies have been identified for the first phase.
Officials were finally asked to maintain continuous field-level monitoring of BC Welfare Department schemes and programmes. The review stressed the need to ensure that every eligible beneficiary receives the intended support effectively.
