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No delay in release of funds for minority educational institutions: Bhatti Vikramarka

Hyderabad, Nov 6 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has assured that the Telangana government will ensure timely release of funds for educational institutions, study circles and other initiatives aimed at improving educational opportunities for minority students.
Chairing a high-level review meeting on minority welfare at Praja Bhavan on Friday, he said the Praja Prabhutvam was according top priority to the social, economic and educational advancement of minorities, with special emphasis on infrastructure development in Hyderabad's Old City.
In a significant announcement, Vikramarka said the government would take steps to include Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the list of countries eligible for higher studies under its Overseas Scholarship programme for minority students.
He also cleared the way for completing the long-pending multi-storeyed building adjacent to Haj House at Nampally.
He directed the GHMC to release Rs. 25 crore from the amount payable to the Wakf Board towards wakf lands utilised for road widening works, earmarking the funds for completion of the building, which could accommodate a minority study circle and offices of the Minority Welfare Department.
The Deputy Chief Minister directed officials to resolve hurdles in establishing study circles at Moghalpura and Bandlaguda and ensure that there were no delays in clearing bills related to educational infrastructure.
Responding to requests from AIMIM Legislature Party leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, he assured that the government would examine issues relating to Shaadi Mubaarak, an alternative site for the Islamic Cultural Centre, Rajiv Yuva Vikasam applications and pre-matric scholarships, and ensure timely release of funds.
The meeting was attended by Minorities Welfare Minister Md. Azharuddin, Akbaruddin Owaisi, Principal Secretary Ahmad Nadeem, Minority Welfare Secretary B. Shafiullah, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and other officials, according to an official statement.
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