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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Slot booking for SADAREM certificates begins on July 3
To facilitate the issuance of disability certification to eligible individuals, District Hospital Services Coordinator Paul Satish announced that slot booking for SADAREM certificates will commence on July 3 across the Eluru district. In a press release issued on Wednesday (July 2), Dr. Satish said slot bookings for the next three months—July to September 2025—can be made either at the nearest Mee Seva centres or at the village/ward secretariats. He added that SADAREM certification camps will be conducted at various government hospitals across the district. At the Eluru Government General Hospital, certificates will be issued on Tuesdays for individuals with physical, mental, hearing and visual impairments. At the Area Hospital in Nuzvid, certificates will be issued on Tuesdays for individuals with physical and visual disabilities. At the CHC in Kaikaluru, services will be provided on Mondays for those with physical disabilities, and at the Area Hospital in Jangareddygudem, certification will be issued for physical and visual impairments. Eligible applicants are encouraged to book their slots in advance to avoid delays and ensure smooth processing, he added.
Hans India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Food For Thought: TG govt to issue 2 lakh new ration cards soon
Hyderabad: With some 2 lakh new beneficiaries being added to PDS, the new ration cards are all set to be distributed by CM Revanth Reddy within the next fortnight. Over 2 lakh new ration cards will be issued during this first phase. The list of eligible beneficiaries has already been finalised after thorough verification of the applications received through MeeSeva centers and the recent Praja Palana program. The number of beneficiaries of ration cards in the state has reached 2.93 crore so far and the number of cards has crossed 90 lakh. About 2.50 lakh applications have been received by authorities for new cards across the state through Prajapalana, Gram Sabhas, Prajavani and Meeseva, besides 8.10 lakh applications for adding the names of existing cards with new family members, informed official sources. This marks a significant step, as no new ration cards had been issued in the state for several years. Following the formation of the Congress-led government, a cabinet sub-committee was formed to formulate the criteria and procedures for issuing new ration cards. The state government had also invited applications to add family members to existing cards and ensured that all requests were filtered through strict eligibility checks. In a modernization effort, the government is planning to issue Smart Ration Cards this time. CM Revanth Reddy had earlier announced this move in a public meeting, stating that the cards would feature barcodes for easy access and advanced digital features. The smart cards will resemble ATM cards in size and design. One side of the card will feature a photograph of CM Revanth Reddy and the Civil Supplies Minister, while the center of the card will display the Telangana government logo. The final design has reportedly been approved and is expected to be unveiled soon. The card aims to make transactions smoother, reduce fraud, and improve transparency in the Public Distribution System.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Fake Aadhaar, residence certificate racket busted in Telangana
ADILABAD: Utnoor ASP Kajol Singh stated that police arrested members of a gang involved in creating fake Aadhaar cards and residence certificates. Out of 12 accused, three—Sheikh Kalim (34), Sheikh Farid (59), and Jadhav Gajanand (35), all residents of Islampur village in Ichoda mandal have been remanded to judicial custody. On June 25, at Ichoda police station, it was discovered that Sahni Suraj had submitted a fake certificate claiming he was from Islamnagar to gain employment with the CISF. However, during police verification, it was revealed he hails from Uttar Pradesh. The provided address details in Islamnagar, were found to be false. Further investigation revealed that nine persons from Uttar Pradesh had approached local residents offering Rs 1 lakh per document to obtain fake Aadhaar and residence certificates. Initially, Deepak Tiwari obtained an Aadhaar card for Rs 4,000 and sought a residence certificate from the panchayat secretary, who refused to sign as he was not a local. Sheikh Farid and Sheikh Kalim, one of whom is the husband of the former sarpanch, forged the panchayat secretary's signature and obtained a fake residence certificate through Mee Seva. After Deepak Tiwari secured employment, the remaining eight followed the same path and also joined the CISF using forged documents. Verification later confirmed none were residents of Islamnagar. In total, Rs 9 lakh was agreed upon for the fake documentation. Of this, Rs 3 lakh went to Sheikh Farid and Sheikh Kalim, while the remaining Rs 6 lakh is reportedly in Uttar Pradesh. When local resident Jadhav Gajanand discovered the forgery, he attempted to extort money and was paid Rs 20,000.
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Deadline Extended to July 5 for Free Aids and Appliances for Differently Abled
Gadwal: In a significant relief to differently abled citizens, the deadline for applying for free assistive aids and appliances has been extended till July 5, according to a statement released by District Welfare Officer Ms. Sunanda. The initiative aims to support persons with disabilities (PwDs) by providing essential mobility and assistive equipment free of cost, including: Motorized and non-motorized two-wheelers Commercial utility vehicles Hearing aids Walking sticks and mobility canes Wheelchairs and other physical support devices Ms. Sunanda stated that the extension comes in response to numerous requests received from eligible beneficiaries who required more time to complete their applications. Those who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit their applications through the official Telangana Government OBMMS (Online Beneficiary Management & Monitoring System) website. She emphasized the importance of timely registration and urged all eligible differently abled persons in the district not to miss this opportunity to access vital tools that can significantly improve their mobility, independence, and livelihoods. This initiative is part of the government's broader mission to empower individuals with disabilities and ensure they receive the support they need to lead dignified, self-sufficient lives. For further details or assistance with the application process, beneficiaries can visit the nearest Welfare Department office or seek help at MeeSeva centers.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
‘Mee Seva Babu' held for e-stamp fraud in Andhra Pradesh
ANANTAPUR: MeeSeva Administrator Boya Yarrappa and two others have been arrested for irregularities in e-stamp issuance in Kalyanadurgam town. Disclosing the details to the media, Anantapur Superintendent of Police (SP) P Jagdeesh said that Boya Yarrappa, also known as MeeSeva Babu, along with Mohan Babu and Bhuvaneshwar, were taken into custody. Authorities seized three mobile phones, three computers with printer-cum-scanners, two printers, a laptop, 88 blank e-stamp certificates, and seven used e-stamp certificates from their possession. The case stems from a complaint filed by G Satish Babu, AGM of SRC Infra Developer Private Limited. He alleged that e-stamps purchased for routine transactions from the Babu MeeSeva Centre in Kalyanadurgam appeared suspicious. Police found that the accused had drawn 15,851 e-stamp certificates from the Stock Holding Corporation of India in Kurnool. According to police, SRC and its affiliated entities deposited around Rs 32 lakh into MeeSeva Babu's account for stamp duty. However, only about Rs 6.52 lakh was remitted to the government, leaving nearly Rs 25.48 lakh unaccounted for. Further investigation is underway.
