Uttam Credits Congress Government for Promoting Inclusive Growth

 Hyderabad: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday outlined the achievements of the Congress government in its first year of governance in Telangana, highlighting significant milestones across various sectors.

The minister described the year as historic, with the government setting numerous records that reflect its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable development, and efficient governance.

Speaking to media persons in Kodad during the inaugurating several developmental projects on Monday, the minister stated that the Congress government implemented the highest-ever farmer loan waiver in independent India, filled the highest number of government jobs in any state in Indian history in the shortest possible time, and provided the highest bonus for fine rice to farmers while achieving the highest paddy production since 1947.

“Efforts in environmental restoration included reclaiming lakes by halting encroachments for the first time in 40 years and initiating the rejuvenation of the Musi River after over five decades of neglect. Hyderabad became the first Indian city to undertake a complete structural overhaul to address climate crisis challenges, ensuring sustainable growth for the next 50 years," Uttam Kumar Reddy said.

Uttam Kumar Reddy also highlighted that the Congress government laid the foundation to establish India's first comprehensive, industry-led skill university and South India's largest sports university.

He said lakhs of women benefited from schemes that saved them nearly Rs 10,000 monthly, including free bus services, subsidised Rs 500 LPG cylinders, and free electricity for households consuming under 200 units. In a major transportation initiative, over 3,000 electric buses would replace petrol and diesel buses in Hyderabad. Farmers were provided free 24x7 electricity, he said.