Suryaa Now Telangana News Desk: District Welfare Officer Shanthi Sri announced that special monitoring is being conducted on the management, student welfare, and implementation of government schemes in government hostels for persons with disabilities in Ranga Reddy district. Over 2,000 students currently receive education and accommodation through various institutions and hostels in the district.
Following instructions from District Collector Narayana Reddy, administrative oversight responsibilities have been assigned to the Hyderabad Assistant Director. This official is currently visiting and monitoring the six government hostels for persons with disabilities in the district. The District Welfare Officer is also conducting field visits to ensure proper oversight. On the 10th of this month, inspections were carried out at hostels, including the one in Champapet, to review accommodation, food, sanitation, record maintenance, and warden duties.
The six government homes in the district currently operate in rented private buildings. Despite issuing press advertisements seeking suitable premises, property owners have not come forward to rent buildings. Officials stated that operations are continuing with available resources. Wardens have been instructed to provide meals according to the government-prescribed menu and to maintain standards regarding food quality, nutrition, and hygiene.
Efforts are underway to provide government benefits to eligible persons with disabilities and transgender individuals, including marriage incentive awards, the Economic Rehabilitation Scheme (ERS), financial assistance, and the issuance of transgender identity certificates. Under the directives of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, measures are being taken to implement the Face Recognition Attendance System (FRAS) in these hostels.
Wardens have been directed to maintain attendance sheets, registers, and other records accurately for submission to the district office. The District Welfare Officer stated that regular review meetings are held with wardens to prioritize student welfare. Despite challenges regarding building availability and administrative issues, the department continues to provide services with a focus on transparency and the elimination of corruption.
