Minister Says Telangana Government Will Strengthen ITDAs, Resolve Podu Land Issues

The government will take steps to improve roads, drinking water and other basic infrastructure in Agency areas, while ensuring adequate budgetary allocations for tribal welfare and development, Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar said.

The State government is also committed to strengthening the Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) and finding a permanent solution to the ‘Podu land’ issue in tribal areas, Mr. Laxman Kumar said.

Mr. Laxman Kumar and Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D. Anasuya Seethakka paid floral tributes to the statue of legendary Adivasi leader Kumuram Bheem at Jodeghat in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district.

The tributes were paid on Monday on the occasion of Kumuram Bheem’s 86th death anniversary.

The proposed steps cover basic infrastructure in Agency areas as well as budgetary support for tribal welfare and development, according to the Minister.

Ms. Seethakka described Kumuram Bheem as a valiant leader who fought for tribal rights over Jal, Jangal and Zameen.

She said working to realise his ideals would be a fitting tribute to the great Adivasi leader.

Source: The Hindu