Telangana Governor extends support to social and educational initiatives through discretionary grants

ANI April 10, 2025 245 views

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has strategically distributed discretionary grants to four key institutions addressing critical social needs. The grants range from supporting anti-trafficking efforts to promoting student innovation and enhancing senior citizen recreational activities. Each organization received funding tailored to their specific mission and community impact. The governor emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in building a more inclusive and progressive state.

"We aim to build a more compassionate and progressive Telangana" - Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
Hyderabad, April 9: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma presented Demand Drafts (DDs) to four institutions under his Discretionary Grants at a special event held at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday, said a release from Telangana CMO.

Key Points

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Four organizations receive strategic grants totaling Rs. 38.59 lakhs

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Initiatives focus on education, innovation, and community service

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Grants target trafficking prevention, student research, and senior citizen welfare

The grants aim to encourage innovation and community development.

Prajwala NGO, Maheshwaram - A well-known organisation working to prevent human trafficking has been given Rs.20 akhs. The grant will help the educational needs of the trafficked girls and children of trafficked women, added the statement.

RGUKT, Basar - The grant of Rs.15 lakhs will support the development of the Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (IIED) Cell at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, encouraging research and student-led innovation.

Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad - A grant of Rs.2.24 lakhs for the special "Governor of Telangana Rolling Trophy" to be instituted to promote and reward excellence in community service among students.

Mayur Marg Senior Citizens' Association, Begumpet - The grant of Rs.1.35 lakhs will be used to purchase a TV and a public address system to enhance recreational and informative activities for senior citizens.

The Governor praised the efforts of the organisations and expressed hope that the grants would help them make a greater impact. He called for collaborative efforts to build a more compassionate and progressive Telangana.

Present at the event were Principal Secretary to Governor Shri M. Dana Kishore, IAS; Padma awardee Ms. Sunitha Krishnan of Prajwala; Brig. Prashant Halgeri from the Army College of Dental Sciences, Prof. A. Govardhan, Vice Chancellor of RGUKT Basar, and representatives from the Mayur Marg Senior Citizens' Association.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a heartwarming initiative! The support for Prajwala is especially meaningful - education can truly transform lives of these survivors. More power to the Governor for recognizing these important causes 👏
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the grants, I wonder if there could be more transparency in the selection process. How were these specific organizations chosen? Would love to see more details about the criteria.
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Ananya P.
The innovation grant to RGUKT is brilliant! As an alum, I know how much this will help students turn their ideas into reality. The IIED cell is going to do amazing things with this funding 💡
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Suresh M.
My mother is part of Mayur Marg Senior Citizens' Association. She's been so excited about the new TV and sound system - says it will make their weekly gatherings much more enjoyable. Small things make big differences!
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Neha T.
Love how diverse the beneficiaries are - from education to senior citizens to anti-trafficking efforts. Shows thoughtful allocation across different community needs. Hope to see more such initiatives!
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Karthik V.
The Rolling Trophy for community service is a fantastic idea! Rewarding students for giving back will inspire more youth to get involved in social causes. Win-win for everyone involved.

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