AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR C>M SHRI CHANDRASHKER RAOJI

Date:.

Hon’ble Shri Chandershkar Raoji

State of Telangana State

Hyderabad

Subject: Memorandum of demands                                           
 

Respected Sir 

It is our privilege to present before you the following demands of the people of the state for the achievement of the State. The issues raised by us are inseparably linked with the development of the state and prosperity of its people.   

We have however not received any response from the Government so far. We are thus duty bound to approach you as the constitutional Head of the State. We sincerely hope that the issues raised by us will receive due consideration and importance.  

We appeal to you, Hon’ble Governor, to use your good offices to draw the attention of all concerned authorities to the issues raised herein and ensure proper implementation of the necessary tasks and policies.

W E    D E M A N D

Socio-political and Administrative:- Immediate end to the growing political violence in the State & an impartial role of the administration to achieve this goal. The State Government, political parties and other social organizations to ensure that political differences do not cause social disharmony and mindless enmity, must make conscious efforts.

Banning political parties with inflamed ideologies to maintain peace & Harmony

Stern action against political parties/leaders found harboring criminals and anti-socials.

Meaningful interaction and dialogue between the State Government and opposition parties on matters of development and other socially relevant issues.

Conduct of local grass-root level elections by an independent body to be constituted through a process agreed to by all political parties in the State. A political climate that promotes and ensures free and fearless participation of people in the functioning of Panchayats. STOP harassment and repression of those who express differing opinions in gram sabhas and other gatherings.

VIII) Steps to eliminate all forms of social violence including family violence. Preservation and protection of the honor and dignity of women and their rightful share in economy and society.

ECONOMY, DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT --Encouragement of production cooperatives in agriculture based on ownership of the farmers.

Methods of persuasion, incentives and rewards be employed for this purpose.

Adequate measures for the preservation and profitable marketing of agricultural produce.

Improvement of roads in rural areas.

Extension of irrigation facilities.

Expansion of rural electrification and adequate supply of power in both rural and urban areas.

Training of farmers for appropriate diversification of agriculture and application of modern techniques.

Training of artisans involved in small rural and handicraft industries to combine traditional techniques with modern ones.

VIII) Expansion of activities of cooperative banks in the villages to end the exploitation of farmers by money-lenders. 

IX) Introduction of Micro-Credit system to offer easy loans for unemployed youths. Transparency in grant of loans and end to political interference and partisanship. 

Establishment of a special task force to revitalize traditional industries like jute, engineering, handloom, hosiery, tea, etc.

Specific measures to develop export-oriented industries in this age of globalization.

Greater powers to the developmental bodies of North Bengal and other such regional authorities in under-developed regions.

XIII) End to the policy of blanket subsidies and making subsidies target specific. 

Implementation of minimum wage laws and social security schemes for workers of unorganized industrial and agricultural sectors.

Reformation of the water disputes with Andhra Government and other parts of the State to prevent recurrence of floods. Protection of marshy lands. Excavation of thousands of ponds for retention of rainwater. Effective maintenance of dams.

Adoption of adequate suitable by subsidizing rates on crops, & fertilizers by adequate measures.

Crop insurance for farmers affected by natural calamities.

XVII) Creation of more industrial and trade centres in different parts of the state. Priority to small entrepreneurs, traders, hawkers and unemployed youth to the allotment of land in such areas. 

Safeguarding environment while initiating development programs.

Development of waterways in a big way. The proposed port at Kulpi be constructed without delay.

Revamping of the rationing system for the benefit of the real needy people. The list of the below poverty line people be drawn effectively and impartially.

All central governments’ schemes aimed at benefiting the poor people be implemented properly.

EDUCATION---One teacher for each class in every primary & High school; One room for each class, safe drinking water and sanitary facilities for every primary school.

Students hailing from families below poverty line should be exempted from payment of admission, tuition, and other fees at all levels of education.

Providing scholarships only on basses of people with 2 lakhs income PA

New, modern and job oriented courses be introduced at different levels of education.

Facility for computer education in every high school.

Adequate facilities to Non-Bengali speaking people like Hindi, Urdu, Santhali and Nepali speaking people for education of their children in respective mother tongues.  

HEALTH--  All primary and sub-divisional health centres and hospitals be developed and strengthened to treat traditional and common diseases. All facilities in these hospitals are provided for immunizations, pre- and post-birth maternity care. Availability of doctors, paramedical personnel and sufficient supply of required medicines to be ensured.

District hospitals be equipped with modern machines and instruments. Proper laboratory facilities be made available. Appointment of specialist doctors and trained personnel.

Strengthen public health and awareness campaign. Prevention of diseases be given utmost importance.

Encouragement of homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani and other traditional and alternative systems of medicines.

State level hospital and medical colleges be brought under an autonomous body to develop them as modern centres of education, research and treatment. These institutions be permitted to raise resources without compromising the interests of the poor people.      

WAQAF PROTECTION: The waqaf land in occupancy with government may be returned and protect all waqaf properties in the state by creating a commissionerate, and special cells to protect them. 

Our demands are both of a short-term and long-term nature and reflect a comprehensive outlook and perspective. In no way can these be ignored by anyone who has the interests of the State and its people at heart. 

We are submitting this memorandum of demands to your good self in the hope that this would activate a positive consideration by concerned authorities followed by appropriate steps to implement the same.  

We shall be grateful for your kind interest in studying our demands and your help and support to ensure their realization. 

With Regards. 

Yours Sincerely