Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said the village and ward volunteer system has redefined Governance. He said thevolunteers system had shown the world how effective the welfare delivery system could be with inclusiveness.
The chief minister announced that 2,22,990 village / ward volunteers will be felicitated with Awards and a cash incentive totalling to Rs 228.74 crore. The felicitation of the volunteers would be held across the state and the programme will start in every constituency from next day after Ugadi festival.
Of the 2.6 lakh volunteers 97 percent are youngsters below 35 years and 53 per cent are Women and 83 per cent belong to SC, ST, BC and minorities, he said adding that 1.46 lakh permanent staff of village ward secretariats are locals.