Interviews Held for Director of Sainik Welfare Post After 18 Years

 After a gap of 18 years, interviews for the selection of the Director of Sainik Welfare for Telangana were conducted at the Secretariat, marking a significant step towards strengthening support systems for ex-servicemen.

It was noted that the process had faced delays due to vested interests attempting to stall the selection. Following the assumption of charge in the Home Department, it took nearly three months to secure the required permissions, issue the notification, and send call letters to eligible applicants.

The interview board comprised Secretaries from Home, Finance, and General Administration Departments, along with defence officers from the Kendriya Sainik Welfare Board. A total of around eight Brigadier-rank and 21 Colonel-rank retired officers of the Armed Forces participated in the process.

The Sainik Welfare Board caters to the welfare, services, and related issues of approximately 30,000 retired personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force in Telangana.

The interviews were conducted over the course of an entire day. Satisfaction was expressed at the completion of the process, with the expectation that it would provide renewed impetus to the welfare of ex-servicemen. The name of the selected Director will be announced after obtaining the necessary approvals.

E-Office System Inaugurated at Directorate of Prosecution, Performance Reviewed

 Mr.CV Anand visited the Directorate of Prosecution office at Lakdikapul to inaugurate the e-office system and review performance and issues pending with the government relating to the department.

Director Sambasiva Reddy made a detailed presentation on the functioning of the department, following which he interacted with officers and staff.

The Directorate of Prosecution deals with public prosecutors of all ranks who argue criminal cases in courts. It was noted that the new criminal laws require significant upgradation of the department, including facilities and systems.

 Mr.Anand attended the flag hoisting ceremony at the Army garrison in Mehdipatnam, where a 108-metre-high flagpole was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, in the presence of senior Army and police officers.

Smart Learning Emphasised at Coaching Academy Launch Event

Mr.CV Anand shared the stage with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and noted Telugu actor Brahmanandam during the launch of the Big Academy, focused on IIT and other entrance coaching.

Addressing the gathering, he emphasized  on studying smartly, with a focus on quality rather than quantity, to succeed in competitive examinations.

Reference was made to Yuvraj Singh’s inspiring journey, including his battle with cancer and his role as Player of the Series in India’s victory at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, highlighting him as a role model for students.

The event also featured a light-hearted moment, with a brief cricket interaction where a few balls were bowled and faced, adding to the enthusiasm of the occasion.

Prison Reforms Reviewed During Cherlapalli Jail Visit

Home Secretary Mr.CV Anand visited  the Cherlapalli Jail as part of field inspections of the Prisons Department. The facility, established in 2000, was recalled as one of the most modern prisons in the country at the time of its inauguration, noted for promoting the concept of prisons as correctional rather than purely punitive institutions.

During the visit, the premises were inspected and a detailed briefing was provided by Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra and her team. It was informed that the prison currently houses around 1,950 convicted and undertrial inmates. A structured daily routine is followed, beginning with yoga and physical training, and including education, skill development, sports, and recreation, along with regular meals.

Facilities such as a well-maintained hospital, classrooms, and a library were observed. Skill development initiatives include tailoring and computer education. Particular attention was drawn to prison industries, where inmates are engaged in the production of items such as durries, carpets, woven products, phenyl, soaps, sanitizers, detergents, bakery products, garments, mats, furniture, and other goods.

It was noted that inmates are paid daily wages, which they are able to save and send to their families. Rehabilitation measures such as prison-run petrol bunks, legal aid, and interest-free loans are also being implemented. Interactions were held with inmates, who expressed a desire for more liberal parole and furlough provisions to enable more frequent family visits.