10th Telangana Formation Day: 250 tractors, 20-ft banners seen at Sathupalli rally

Hyderabad: On the second day of the Telangana Formation Day decennial celebrations, a grand rally consisting of approximately 250 tractors was organised in Sathupalli district on Saturday. The celebration witnessed the participation of MLC Tata Madhusudhan and MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah.

The rally commenced at Kothur Rythu Vedika and proceeded towards Kakarlapalli Rythu Vedika in Sathupalli mandal, attracting attention with 20-feet tall flexi banners featuring Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, IT minister K.T. Rama Rao, and the iconic Bathukamma festival.

A striking highlight of the event was the artistic expression of the farmers from the mandal who crafted portraits of Chief Minister KCR, MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah, as well as representations of paddy, red gram, chickpeas, green gram, sesame seeds, black gram, and other crops. Additionally, portraits of MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah and MP B. Parthasaradhi Reddy were also created.

Telangana Model can be inspiration for entire country: Kavitha

BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha attended the celebration of the Farmer’s Day programme in Sadashivnagar’s Padmajiwada.

On the occasion, Kavitha said CM KCR’s efforts have turned agriculture into a festival in Telangana, eliminating concerns related to fake seeds and electricity shortages. She urged Congress leaders to pay attention to the state’s pro-farmer schemes as the Telangana Model can serve as an inspiration for the entire country.

Speaking about the Telangana Model, Kavitha explained, “It involves lifting river water up to an elevation of 610 meters to irrigate fields. Over the course of five years, 6.5 million farmers will receive financial assistance amounting to Rs. 65,000 crores (650 billion rupees). The Telangana Model also includes comprehensive farmer insurance coverage and ensuring water availability for every acre of cultivated land.”

She cited various achievements, such as the improved ranking of Telangana in paddy production, rising from 15th to second place. Kavitha further said, “Telangana will surpass Punjab and become the leading state in paddy cultivation.”

Kaleshwaram water for Ellareddy constituency

Kavitha said, “Under the Mission Kakatiya project, 432 ponds have been repaired, leading to an increase in groundwater levels and subsequent agricultural productivity. Additionally, the construction of 22 check dams, costing Rs. 60 crores, has further supported irrigation needs. The government has allocated 850 crores for canal works, set to commence soon.”

Acknowledging the importance of electricity for farming, Kavitha said, “Ten new sub-stations, worth Rs. 181 crores, have been established in Ellareddy constituency, alongside the provision of free electricity valued at Rs. 119 crores for Sadashivnagar mandal.” Kavitha emphasised that farmer insurance was provided to 119 families in the constituency, ensuring financial security in the face of adversity.