Union Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the family of a four-year-old boy who was mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad last month.

He visited the residence of Pradeep at Erukula Basti, in Amberpet and consoled his parents.

Kishan Reddy, who is Member of Parliament from Secunderabad constituency, extended financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from his salary and another Rs 1 lakh on behalf of BJP corporators.

He also announced that he will take care of the expenses for education of Pradeep’s sister.

He urged the Telangana government to bring in necessary amendments to the current policies for a holistic approach to combat growing menace of stray dogs, including shifting of dog sterilisation centers to low population density areas.

Kishan Reddy blamed the negligence of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for the unfortunate death of the child.

The heart-wrenching incident occurred on February 19 in a car servicing centre where the boy’s father Gangadhar was working as watchman.

The Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO), which is coming up at Begumpet airport here, will be ready by July 2023, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced on Friday.

The minister for tourism, culture and development of the northeast said that the facility is being constructed at a cost of Rs 400 crore.

He said CARO would be a platform for advanced research in civil aviation and the facility would be equipped with the most advanced technology in Asia.

Reddy, who is a Member of Parliament from Secunderabad, described this as another gift from the Narendra Modi government for Telangana.

The minister stated that CARO will undertake research required for technical advancements in the civil aviation sector in the coming days. The facility with international standards is coming up under the auspices of the Airports Authority of India.

The organisation will be equipped with research and development facilities for air navigation, air traffic management and communications.

The facilities will include domain simulators, network emulators, surveillance labs, navigation systems, emulation and simulation labs, cyber security and threat analysis labs.

Kishan Reddy also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of Telangana for deciding to set up this world-class research centre at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad.

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, G. Kishan Reddy has said that Union Budget 2023-24 prioritises growth, development and inclusiveness.

He said the Budget mooted new tax reform, focused on infrastructure, tourism, agriculture and measures for the youth, women empowerment and farmers.

In his reaction to the Budget presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he said personal income tax relief for salaried class are reflective of a growth-driven budget and India’s aspirational future.

Kishan Reddy said that the Prime Minister has been India’s biggest brand ambassador in promoting Tourism and that the Budget 2023 reflects his vision. “Tourism, identified as 1 of 4 key transformative opportunities for ‘Amrit Kaal’, has been provided a package to develop 50 tourism destinations,” he said.

“The tourism sector receives a massive boost through today’s Union Budget. ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ gets a well-deserved spotlight in today’s Union Budget, highlighting the importance of domestic tourism and boosting the local economy,” he said.

Reddy revealed that allocation by various ministries of the government of India to the north east has increased by 30 per cent from Rs 72,540 crore to Rs 94,680 crore.

“Additionally, DoNER budget has more than doubled from Rs 2,755 crore to Rs 5,892 crore with PM-DEVINE allocation increasing 5x to 2,200 crore,” the Union Minister tweeted.

He thanked the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister for 13 per cent higher outlay in the ministry for culture budget which now stands at Rs 3,399.65 crore.

He revealed that the Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions – Bharat SHRI with digitisation of 1 lakh ancient inscriptions will be set up in the Epigraphy museum to be established at Hyderabad.

Union Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday undertook padyatra in his Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

The minister along with his supporters walked through different localities in Addagutta division and interacted with people.

Kishan Reddy enquired about the problems faced by the people and assured to address the same. People in some localities submitted representations to him about various problems faced by them.

“It’s always heartwarming to interact and have candid conversation with my constituents,” tweeted the BJP leader.

The union minister, during his padyatra, explained to people various schemes being implemented by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. He also highlighted the “failures” of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government in the state.

He covered areas like Addagutta, Tukaram Gate, Tarnaka, Lalapet and Mettuguda. Local residents brought to his notice problems relating to drainage, drinking water and roads.

Some residents also urged the minister to intervene and sanction them houses under the double bedroom housing scheme of the state government.

Hyderabad, which is home to many research and development institutions, and is considered a biotechnology hub, will soon add a new world-class facility to boost the research and development system of biotech players

The National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research (NARFBR) has been set up at the Genome Valley here at a cost of Rs 400 crore under the auspices of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandavia will inaugurate the institute on April 2, announced Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday.

It is the first such institute to be set up in the country for basic and applied biomedical research, exclusively for animal related research. It is the first of its kind not only in India but in entire South Asia, he said

Under the auspices of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Union Ministry of Health & Family, this institute has been set up with international standards to conduct research on various aspects of animals related to biomedical research for developing new drugs, vaccines, medical devices and food products.

This institute is an umbrella organisation for biotechnology, biopharma, biomedical and biomedical facilities to work together in one place.

It will develop various specialty models for testing animal-related research products making it into a world-class facility for animal research.

Spread over an area of four lakh square feet, this institute will facilitate development of biomedical research in the country, in collaboration with medical colleges, research and academia, universities and biotech / bio-pharma organisations for the creation and development of a wide range of animal related laboratories and related technical resources.

Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that over the last seven years, there has been a renewed focus to build new museums with engaging exhibits and content, leveraging modern technologies such as digital, augmented reality and virtual reality.

The Union Ministry of Culture is organising a two day global summit in Hyderabad on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on February 15-16.

The summit will be inaugurated by Cultural and Tourism Minister, Reddy.

Participants from India, Australia, France, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom will be a part of the summit that will be held online over two days and participation is open to the public.

Approximately, 2,300 people have already registered to attend the event.

The summit is being organised under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ — the flagship programme to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

Speaking about the Summit, Reddy said: “India is a land of rich cultural heritage dating back to the dawn of human civilization. As we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are proud to renew our focus and dedication to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating our cultural heritage. India’s over 1,000 museums are instrumental in not just showcasing and preserving this cultural heritage, but also educating future generations.”

“We have also invested significantly in upgrading existing museums so that they continue to be relevant to the new generation,” Reddy said.

The Global Summit will bring together leading luminaries, domain experts and practitioners in the field of museum development and management from India and around the world to discuss best practices and strategies.

Over 25 museologists and museum professionals will delve into reimagined priorities and practices for Museums.

An outcome of this knowledge sharing will include creation of a blueprint for development of new museums, nurture a renewal framework, and reinvigorate existing museums in India.

The online summit will encompass four broad themes — architecture and functional needs, management, collections (including curation and conservation practices), education and audience engagement.

Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that the number of violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir has come down lately. He also slammed the opposition for speaking in the language of Pakistan.

Speaking on the sidelines of an event here, the Central minister said, “In Jammu and Kashmir it is not the first time that these small incidents of violence are taking place. These have been happening for years.”

“But now the number of these violent protests has come down,” he said.

To a question on when the opposition parties will be given permission to hold meetings in the Valley, the Minister said, “Looking at the actions of Pakistan we are taking precautionary measures in Jammu and Kashmir.”

He said the opposition parties would have a lot of time to visit Kashmir and hold meetings there.

“So the opposition parties need to have patience for a few days and then they can hold meetings there,” he said.

Taking a jibe at former Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his wish to visit Kashmir, Reddy said, “Even Rahul Gandhi can hold a meeting there and visit Kashmir and no one will stop him to visit there.”

Describing the government’s move of revoking Article 370 as a step towards the integration of the country, he said, “We have taken the step for the integration of the country. The Constitution of India has now been implemented there. Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar’s Constitution has been launched there. We have done good work for the country. Now the Dalit reservation can be launched there.”

Hitting out at opposition parties for speaking in Pakistan’s language, the Minister said, “Pakistan is trying its best to provoke unrest there (Kashmir) to tell the world that there is no peace. And now the opposition parties also want to go with Pakistan as they are speaking in its language which is wrong.”

When asked about the release of the detained Kashmiri political leaders, he said, “The call on this issue will be taken by the administration there. We have no role in it.”