Dispose of SC, ST Revenue Cases Within a Month: Panel Chief

Khammam: The SC/ST commission chairman, Bakki Venkataiah, on Tuesday, directed officials to take all measures to ensure the protection of the rights of SCs and STs.

Holding a review meeting with the officials in the district collectorate, he said revenue cases related to the lands of SCs and STs in the district should be disposed of within one month.

He directed officials to provide all facilities to SC and ST children in Anganwadi centers as a majority of the children coming to them belong to their communities. The state government has decided to allocate Rs 5 to Rs 10 crore for development of infrastructure in each Anganwadi center, he added.

He also underlined the need to provide own buildings to 300 Anganwadi centers which are running from rented houses. He promised to take it up with the state government if the district authorities send proposals in this regard.

Stating that the state government is committed to the welfare of poor students, he reminded that mess and cosmetic charges of hostel inmates were increased multiple times. He also instructed the police to act firm on the SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act.