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Kiran Kumar Reddy Greets Muslims On Milad-Un-Nabi

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Hyderabad: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy today extended greetings to the Muslim brethren on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad.
In a message, the Chief Minister stated “On the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammad, I extend my greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Muslim brethren. May the message of universal peace, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity preached by the Holy Prophet inspire us. Let us all live in peace, happiness, harmony and unity".

The Chief Minister said Prophet Mohammad continues to illuminate the lives of people and remain an abiding source of spiritual strength for all humanity. He said the teachings of the Prophet proclaiming the oneness of God and compassion to fellow human beings are eternal. "His life and work inspired us to spread peace, love and tolerance.
The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to welfare and development of the Minorities. He said his Government has launched many measures for the educational and social uplift of the Muslim minorities and stand by all the assurances. The Chief Minister said another Haj House is coming up near the Shamshabad Airport and he has sanctioned Rs.3 crs. towards this.

The Chief Minister said this Haj House being built in a sprawling area will have all the facilities and will be nearer to the Airport and a study centre will be established in this Haj House.

Kiran Kumar Reddy said Rs.489 crs has been sanctioned in this year's budget for Minorities Welfare. to the minority students. He said the State Government is taking all steps to see that all Muslim children are given proper education and admitted to the schools. He said the State Govt. created a separate Minority Welfare Department for the Welfare and Development of Minorities and a Commissionerate for Welfare was also created. APSMFC (Andhra Pradesh State Minorities Finance Corporation), Urdu Academy, A.P State Minorities Commission, Haj Committee, WAKF Board were also revamped to develop Minorities.

The Chief Minister said that scholarships for minorities which was just 2 crs for 17,000 children during 2004-05 has been hiked to Rs.230 crs covering 1.50 lakh students. Mess charges for Muslim students have also been hiked. He said in addition to the present competitive exams coaching centres for minorities in Guntur, Hyderabad,
Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, the Govt has decided to open three more centres in Nizamabad, Chittoor and Kadapa. A special study circle will also be set up for Muslim students in old city. Marriage incentives for Muslims has been hiked from Rs 15,000 to Rs.25,000.