Hyderabad: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday concluded the month-long Seva Sankalp programme by distributing sarees to underprivileged women and sanitation workers in Tarnaka. The service initiative marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. It included welfare activities across the country from September 17 to October 17.
Kishan Reddy took part in the concluding event and highlighted the programmes organised during the month. He said the Seva Sankalp programme covered lakhs of villages and thousands of towns across India. The initiative included assistance to poor families, farmers and slum residents.
Organisers also held blood donation camps and distributed fruits and milk to hospital patients. In addition, they recognised sanitation workers and Anganwadi workers for their services.
At the Tarnaka event, Kishan Reddy gave sarees to economically disadvantaged women and sanitation workers as part of the concluding activities. He said the programme brought together different welfare and community service initiatives across the country.
Kishan Reddy credits Modi’s initiatives for public participation
Speaking at the programme, Kishan Reddy credited Modi’s initiatives with inspiring public participation in service activities. He referred to the Prime Minister’s work in national development, public welfare, cleanliness and infrastructure development.
According to Kishan Reddy, these initiatives encouraged people across the country to take part in community service. The Union Minister also extended greetings to the public on the occasions of Bathukamma and Dussehra.