CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to launch YSR Vahana Mitra at Eluru on Oct 4

Amaravati: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch the YSR Vahana Mitra scheme at Eluru on October 4 and distribute Rs10,000 financial assistance to auto, taxi and maxi driver cum owners.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to deposit the money in encumbered accounts, in order to avoid the bankers to take away the money for earlier dues.

The approved documents of the scheme will be distributed to the beneficiaries under the guidance of the respective district ministers and collectors.

"A test run shall be conducted on transferring the amount to these accounts. The money deposit process will begin from October 4 and SMS will be sent to the beneficiaries. The eligible candidates can download the sanction order" said Chief Minister, in a statement on Wednesday.

Speaking on "Kanti Velugu" scheme that will be implemented from October 10, Chief Minister told that the services are not restricted only to government school students but also to cover private school students. He also asked to prepare the data for the same.

42,360 ASHA workers, 62,500 teachers, 14,000 ANMs and 14,000 public health staff are being trained to carry out 'Kanti Velugu' scheme. Government will conduct screening for students in the Government schools from October 10 to 16 and the treatment program runs from November 1 to 31.