New State Crossed Many A Challenge Under KCR Stewardship: Governor

Hyderabad, Jan. 26 (Maxim News): Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said she was extremely happy for taking part in Republic Day celebrations as its First Lady for first time. She said she would cherish the moment throughout her life.

The Governor hoisted the national flag on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day celebrations and delivered Republic Day speech at Public Gardens. She said, “Let me tell you all that I will cherish this moment throughout my life. My happiness and joy have been doubled as I am celebrating such an important event amid Telangana people, who are well known for their love and affection and progressive outlook,” she said.

She said though Telangana was a newly formed State, it had successfully overcome innumerable challenges under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao. “Within a short period, the State had achieved great successes in several sectors and became a role model for the entire country. The State had also built strong foundations during its course of achievement of the goals in the last six years. The Telangana State is marching ahead on the path of development with lots of positive attitudes and renewed confidence,” she noted.

The Governor also said besides making transitions within, the Telangana State was also standing as a trailblazer and pioneer for bringing in several qualitative changes in the democratic-republic of India. The State is treading on the new paths in Governance by implementing revolutionary administrative reforms, she noted. Noting that the success of the program or scheme is achieved only if it reaches the final person for whom it is planned, the Governor said.

To reach out every citizen of Telangana with the slogan “Swarashtramlo Suparipalana” (Good Governance in our own State), the State Government has implemented several administrative reforms. “As part of this, the Government had initially constituted several new administrative units. As many as 23 new districts were formed taking the total number of districts in the state to 33. The total number of Revenue Divisions has been increased from 43 to 69, and the total number of mandals has also gone up to 584 mandals from 459 mandals. The government has also increased the total number of municipalities from the existing 68 Municipalities to 142 municipalities. Seven new municipal corporations have been created by the government. With this, the total number of corporations has gone up from the existing 6 to 13,” she said while noting that the Tribal Thandas, Adivasi Gudems and remote habitations were made into separate Gram Panchayats taking their total number from 8,690 to 12,751 villages in the state. She said that With the administrative units becoming small, the administration had come closer to the people of the State and added that, there was no doubt that the effective and efficient implementation of development and welfare schemes in the state became possible.

Talking about the Residential Schools of the State, she said Education was the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. She said the State Government was of a firm view that only education with the highest standards will ensure a bright future to children from the downtrodden in the society. “Taking inspiration from Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Jyothirao Phule, the State Government was running 959 Residential Schools in the State. Students from BC, SC, ST and Minority Communities, who are studying in these great institutions, have won many laurels and accolades at the national and international levels bringing name and fame to the State,” she added.(Maxim News)