Minister Niranjan Reddy is committed to facilitating the renewal of HEOs.
Hyderabad, August 09
In a significant move, the Horticulture Extension Officers Association (HEOA) has fervently demanded the prompt reinstatement and deployment of horticulture employees. The association’s representatives submitted the petition alongside Minister Niranjan Reddy at the Ministers Quarter Hyderabad on Wednesday. This gathering saw the presence of notable figures including Bollu Saidulu, the President of the Association, Bandi Venukumar, the General Secretary, and Vice president Sandhya Joshi.
The HEOs, responsible for driving horticultural development under the Horticulture Department, have faced an unfortunate halt in their renewal process during the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Disturbingly, numerous dedicated HEOs with decades of service within the organization have been forced to halt their work due to funding shortages. The representatives conveyed this concern to the Agriculture Minister, urging him to empathize with their plight and expedite their return to duty.
In a promising development, Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy responded positively to the heartfelt plea put forth by the community’s representatives. He assured them of his commitment to addressing the matter by escalating it to the Chief Minister’s attention. The minister pledged his utmost efforts to facilitate a swift renewal process, thus reinstating the horticulture employees who have been an integral part of the department for an extended period.
The event witnessed the participation of
such as Association’s representatives Vantakapu Vishwanath Reddy, Byagari Lakshmaiah, and several others who joined the cause in support of the HEOA’s demands. This endeavor seeks to ensure the continuation of horticultural progress through the dedicated efforts of the HEOs, underscoring the importance of their pivotal role in the field.
As the Horticulture Extension Officers Association and Minister Niranjan Reddy collaborate towards the restoration of the HEOs’ active service, optimism looms for the resurgence of horticultural pursuits across the region.
