It’s a time for reflection and renewal. By reaching out to those in difficult circumstances, whether prisoners or students separated from their families, we remind them that they are not forgotten. This is my way of starting the year with hope and togetherness. 

Uttam Kumar Reddy, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister 

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

In a rare and heartfelt gesture, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy ushered in the New Year by celebrating with those often overlooked - under-trial prisoners and students far from home.

On New Year 2025, the minister visited Huzurnagar Sub-Jail, greeting the inmates with warm wishes and encouraging words. Uttam Kumar Reddy engaged with the prisoners, listening to their concerns and offering words of encouragement and hope for a better future. During his visit, he shared breakfast with the undertrial prisoners and assured them that he would bring their grievances to the attention of the concerned authorities.

In response to the inmates' request for a television set, he announced that he would personally donate a TV for their use in the sub-jail. The inmates were reportedly touched by his compassionate approach, with his words resonating deeply and making the occasion a significant and uplifting start to the year.

Later, the minister, accompanied by Kodad MLA N Padmavathi, visited the Minorities Residential School and Junior College for Girls in Kodad. The duo shared a meal with the students and spent time engaging with them about their aspirations and challenges. The minister praised the students’ dedication to their studies despite being away from their families. 

The students, thrilled by the visit, shared their experiences and expressed their gratitude for the minister’s encouragement. The interaction served as a reminder of the positive impact personal engagement by leaders can have on young minds.