Konda Vishweshwar Reddy Highlights Central Funding for Telangana Farmer Welfare Schemes
BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy has defended the central government's role in Telangana, asserting that farmer welfare programs and infrastructure projects, such as the Bhongir Fort development, are significantly backed by federal funds, contradicting claims of neglect by the state government.
Highlights
- •Konda Vishweshwar Reddy stated that Telangana's farmer welfare programs receive substantial funding from the Union government.
- •The BJP MP rejected claims that the Centre is failing to support the state, citing high urea supply levels as evidence.
- •Reddy alleged that state leadership is attempting to tarnish the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- •The Centre has approved ₹56 crore for the development of Bhongir Fort under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, the BJP MP representing Chevella, has asserted that various agricultural and farmer welfare initiatives currently operating in Telangana are being supported by significant financial contributions from the Union government. During a recent media interaction held in Bhongir, located within the Yadadri-Bhongir district, the Member of Parliament provided a detailed breakdown of federal funding allocated to the state for these essential programs.
The remarks come in response to claims made by the state government regarding a lack of central assistance for local development. Konda Vishweshwar Reddy contested these allegations, emphasizing that the state has received substantial resources, noting specifically that Telangana currently receives the highest quantity of urea supplies compared to other regions. He argued that the political narrative suggesting neglect by the central government is a malicious attempt to unfairly discredit Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Central Funding for State Development
Addressing the broader landscape of public infrastructure, the MP acknowledged that while sectors like roads, railway connectivity, electricity, and water supply often rely on state-level management, federal support remains a crucial pillar for progress. He highlighted the urgent need for enhanced rural road connectivity and sophisticated water resource management to boost agricultural productivity throughout the state. According to Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, efficient allocation of these funds is vital for the long-term success of the region's farming community.
The discussion also touched upon cultural and heritage conservation projects. The MP pointed to the Bhongir Fort initiative as a prime example of central backing, citing that the Union government has sanctioned ₹56 crore for the development of the historical site under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. This statement was made following a visit to the site by the state's tourism minister, Jupally Krishna Rao. The press conference saw the attendance of other local Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including district president Utukuri Ashok Goud and general secretary Chanda Mahender Gupta, who stood in support of the claims regarding federal financial commitment to the state's welfare.
