Telangana govt plans grand formation day celebrations

The Telangana Congress govt is set to celebrate the state's formation day on Monday with large-scale official events. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lead the commemorations at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad, while ministers will participate in events across all districts.These include paying tribute to Telangana martyrs, providing financial support to individuals who played a leading role in the statehood movement, offering welfare schemes and other benefits, and unveiling the Telangana Talli statue in the Palakurti constituency.As part of the festivities, a Japanese delegation led by Kitakyushu City Mayor Kazuhisa Takechi will be attending celebrations as special guests. Telangana and Kitakyushu City are expected to sign a cooperation agreement after the celebrations.During a meeting with ministers and officials at the command control centre, the CM said: "The cabinet will consider delaying the final announcement of beneficiaries for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam self-employment scheme until all applications have been thoroughly screened." He added that not a single ineligible person should benefit from the scheme.CABINET MEETING ON JUNE 5In the meeting, CM Revanth said that a cabinet meeting will be held on 5 June to discuss the demands of govt employees.This meeting is expected to be crucial, as it will address two major issues concerning young people and govt employees, who were instrumental in bringing the Congress party to power in Telangana.The cabinet will discuss the report submitted by the cabinet subcommittee on govt employees' demands. Ministers also informed the CM about reports from their recent district visits on May 29 and 30, during which they assessed preparations for major schemes such as finalising the Indiramma housing scheme beneficiary list, the Revenue Sadassulu programme, and monsoon season cultivation readiness.The meeting discussed all issues relating to the impact of the upcoming rainy season on people, the drinking water situation, and city traffic in detail.The ministers praised the civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, for his proactive efforts in streamlining grain procurement operations, ensuring minimal disruption to farmers, and achieving record paddy procurement.