New RTO in Old City

Panchayat Raj Minister K. Tarakarama Rao said that out of 29 states in the entire country, Telangana is the only State which took up Double Bed Room housing scheme for the poor people without taking a single rupee from them. KTR said that the Telangana Government was helping Old Age people by giving them monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 each. He also said that the State Government also waived off Auto Transport tax for Rs. 77 crores for the benefit of the auto drivers and also providing Rs. 5 lakhs insurance scheme. Speaking after laying foundation stone for 2BHK housing scheme at Jangammet in the Old City on Tuesday, the Minister said that the government was taking up over all development of infrastructure, education facilities and sports activities in the Old City. One cricket stadium and an indoor stadium worth Rs. 2.5 crore will be constructed in the Old City soon. (Photo: Zabi)