Dy CM tells babus to make inspections calendar of hostels, resi. schools
He instructed that every officer's visit must be properly documented with timely reports on the aspects they inspected. The visit programme should be continuous, and ministers as well as local MLAs should be invited to participate in these inspections.
Highlighting the pro-student approach of the Praja Government, the Deputy CM noted that soon after coming to power, they increased the diet charges by 40% and cosmetic charges by 200%. A scientifically prepared menu was finalized based on doctors' recommendations, and he ordered that prominent banners displaying the menu be placed in all welfare hostels and Gurukuls.
The Deputy CM also directed officials to prepare detailed reports on the amenities available in hostels, particularly those operating from rented buildings, including building conditions and landlord details.
For the health card initiative, he asked that district collectors and medical & health officers coordinate to complete the task quickly. He also mentioned that corporate hospitals are ready to offer free online medical services in case any student falls ill, and advised officials to make use of such services. Additionally, the Deputy CM instructed the planning of solar panel installations on all residential school buildings to meet their power needs. The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the 'Best Available Schools' scheme and progress of 'Centers of Excellence' across different societies.
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Dy CM tells babus to make inspections calendar of hostels, resi. schools
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the welfare department officials to prepare a detailed calendar for visits and inspections of welfare hostels and residential schools (Gurukuls). The instructions were given during a review meeting held on Tuesday at Praja Bhavan, in the presence of Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar. He instructed that every officer's visit must be properly documented with timely reports on the aspects they inspected. The visit programme should be continuous, and ministers as well as local MLAs should be invited to participate in these inspections. Highlighting the pro-student approach of the Praja Government, the Deputy CM noted that soon after coming to power, they increased the diet charges by 40% and cosmetic charges by 200%. A scientifically prepared menu was finalized based on doctors' recommendations, and he ordered that prominent banners displaying the menu be placed in all welfare hostels and Gurukuls. The Deputy CM also directed officials to prepare detailed reports on the amenities available in hostels, particularly those operating from rented buildings, including building conditions and landlord details. For the health card initiative, he asked that district collectors and medical & health officers coordinate to complete the task quickly. He also mentioned that corporate hospitals are ready to offer free online medical services in case any student falls ill, and advised officials to make use of such services. Additionally, the Deputy CM instructed the planning of solar panel installations on all residential school buildings to meet their power needs. The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the 'Best Available Schools' scheme and progress of 'Centers of Excellence' across different societies.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Prepare calendar for hostel visits, students' health records and regular review of facilities: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday directed officials in the Welfare department to prepare a calendar for visits and inspections of welfare hostels and residential schools in the State. 'Every officer's visit to these hostels must be properly documented with timely reports on the aspects they inspected. The visit programme should be continuous, and Ministers and local MLAs should also participate in these inspections,' he said. Mr. Vikramarka observed these instructions during a review with Minister for Social Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar, Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania, and Secretaries from SC, ST, BC and Minorities gurukuls, and other top officials. He noted the pro-student approach of the government and reminded that several initiatives were taken such as a 40% hike in diet charges and 200% hike in cosmetic charges. A scientifically-prepared menu was also finalised based on expert recommendations. The common diet menu should be placed prominently in all the welfare hostels and gurukuls, he said, and instructed officials to prepare detailed reports on the various amenities available in hostels, particularly those operating from rented buildings, including building conditions and landlord details. In the high-level review on welfare hostels and gurukuls, Mr. Vikramarka also stressed the need for installing mosquito nets in all hostels, ensuring uninterrupted running water supply, conducting medical check-ups and issuing individual health cards with the coordination of district collectors and medical and health officers. He suggested that free online medical services by corporate hospitals can also be availed. Mr. Vikramarka also shared that there were plans to install solar rooftop panels for all residential school buildings to meet their own power needs. The review also included implementation of 'Best Available Schools' scheme and the progress of 'Centres of Excellence' in various societies.
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