Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Government focuses on welfare initiatives
The government is focusing on helping women, children, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.
A meeting was held in Tirupati to check how well the welfare programs are working.
The officials were told to make sure these programs reach everyone who needs them.
They also talked about stopping violence against women and making sure children get good education and healthcare.
For people with disabilities, they want to give pensions, help them get jobs, and make buildings easier to use.
They also started a special campaign to stop child marriages by 2030.
This campaign is called Bal Vivah Mukti Rath and is part of a bigger effort by the government and other groups.
Additionally, the Magic Weaves programme was inspected, which helps women become entrepreneurs by promoting eco-friendly production and training orphaned children in skill-based livelihood opportunities.
In Prakasam district, wheelchairs were distributed to children with special needs, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and comprehensive healthcare services.
Gowru Charitha Reddy reviewed welfare schemes for women, children, disabled, and aged in Tirupati district.
Officials were directed to strengthen measures against violence and improve education and healthcare for children.
Timely distribution of disability pensions and assistive devices was emphasized.
The Bal Vivah Mukti Rath initiative was launched to achieve a child marriage-free India by 2030.
The Magic Weaves programme was inspected, promoting women empowerment and eco-friendly production, with 30 orphaned children being trained in skill-based livelihood opportunities.
- Who
- Gowru Charitha Reddy, District Collector, Committee Members, District Officials, NTR District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Handloom and Textiles Commissioner G Rekharani, Prakasam District Collector P Raja Babu, People’s Welfare Association, Jonathan, District Medical and Health Officer Dr Venkateswara Rao, Bala Bhavitha Centre Officer Dr Bhagirathi Devi, Medical Officials
- What
- Review of welfare schemes, launch of Bal Vivah Mukti Rath, inspection of Magic Weaves programme, distribution of wheelchairs to special children
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned), Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Tirupati District Collectorate, Tirupati district, Erraballe in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, District Bala Bhavitha Centre, Government General Hospital-Ongole, Prakasam district
- Why
- To ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes, launch a campaign against child marriage, promote women empowerment, provide assistance to children with disabilities
- Chairperson
- Gowru Charitha Reddy
- Committee Focus
- Welfare of Women, Children, Disabled, and Aged
- Meeting Location
- Tirupati District Collectorate
- Key Attendees
- Legislative Assembly Deputy Secretary, District Collector, Committee Members, District Officials
- Initiative Launched
- Bal Vivah Mukti Rath
- Campaign Goal
- Child Marriage-Free India by 2030
- Campaign Duration
- 100 Days
- Organizations Involved
- Government of India, Just Rights for Children, Pragathi Organisation
- Programme Inspected
- Magic Weaves
- Programme Location
- Erraballe in Mangalagiri, Guntur district
- Wheelchair Recipients
- 25 children with special needs
- Wheelchair Donor
- People’s Welfare Association
- Wheelchair Cost
- Rs 12,000 each
- Facility
- District Bala Bhavitha Centre, Government General Hospital-Ongole
