No land for distribution among minorities, focus on education and skills: Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged minorities to prioritise education, skill development and sports, saying the government could provide opportunities but had no land to distribute. He also highlighted minority welfare measures and Hyderabad's development projects.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the government had no land to distribute among minorities and urged them to focus on educating and skilling their children to secure livelihoods through employment.

Addressing the National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day celebrations at Banjara Bhavan, the Chief Minister said the government could provide education and skill development opportunities. Children unwilling to pursue formal education should opt for skill training and take up blue-collar jobs, while those unable to do so should be encouraged to pursue sports, he suggested.

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Revanth Reddy said artificial intelligence could displace jobs in software and other sectors, but blue-collar employment would continue to offer opportunities to those with the required skills. The government had established the Young India Skills University and Sports University to promote skill development and sports, he said.

The Chief Minister said minority welfare was the government’s responsibility and recalled that the Congress had introduced four per cent reservation for minorities. He accused the BJP of threatening to scrap the quota and failing to fulfil its promise of 12 per cent reservation even after 12 years. He also alleged that the BJP was attempting to delete the votes of minorities and poor people.

He cited the recognition given to minority sportspersons through cash awards and government jobs, and said the government was committed to the development of Hyderabad, including expediting Metro works in the Old City and rejuvenating the Musi riverfront.