CBIT, I-T Wing Organise Special Outreach Programme On I-T Day
The event was attended by senior officers Kumar Saurabh, deputy director of income-tax’ Ramanandan, assistant director of income-tax; Krishna Mohan, income-tax officer.
Hyderabad: Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad in collaboration with the income-tax department organised a special outreach programme on the occasion of Income Tax Day to promote awareness among staff and students about the importance of taxation in national development and civic responsibility.
The event was attended by senior officers Kumar Saurabh, deputy director of income-tax’ Ramanandan, assistant director of income-tax; Krishna Mohan, income-tax officer.
Addressing the gathering, deputy director Saurabh noted the importance of building a tax-compliant society through awareness and education. He stressed how every rupee collected as tax directly supported infrastructure, education, health and welfare programmes of the nation.
Prof. C.V. Narasimhulu, CBIT Principal, appreciated the department's initiative to reach out to academic institutions. “Financial literacy and civic responsibility are as important as technical education. Programs like these are essential to holistic student development,” he said.
The programme featured interactive sessions, quizzes and a short documentary on the evolution and impact of taxation in India. Students actively participated and received informative booklets and digital resources provided by the department.
Jaipur Delegation Meets GHMC Officials To Understand Best Practices
Hyderabad: A delegation from the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) led by its commissioner Anandhi met with officials of the GHMC as part of their study tour to understand the best practices being implemented by corporation. The focus was on the areas of transferable development rights (TDR) and BuildNow next-generation unified building layout approval system. These systems are designed to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in urban governance and public service delivery. GHMC commissioner R.V. Karnan briefed the team at the corporation head office. The JDA officials appreciated GHMC’s efforts and expressed interest in exploring implementing similar systems in Jaipur.
Contract Teachers, KGBV Staff Told To Apply For Transfers
Hyderabad: Contract teachers and staff working in Telangana’s Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas(KGBVs) can apply for transfers on either spouse or mutual grounds, following orders from the Samagra Shiksha State Project Office.
A memo issued by the state project director asked district education officers to collect data from willing contract staff and send the applications to the SPD office by July 26. Separate formats have been prescribed for spouse-based and mutual transfers, but each individual can apply under only one provision.
Teachers’ unions including the TSUTF that led the fight for the cause welcomed the move but urged the government to go beyond just special cases and also allow general transfers. Federation state president Chava Ravi pointed out that many KGBV posts had fallen vacant due to recent promotions, resignations, or upgradation of schools.
“Several employees continue to work in remote locations on very low wages, despite requesting transfers for years. The last round of transfers left out many deserving staff. The government must also consider general transfers to fill newly sanctioned and vacant posts,” general secretary E Venkat said.
The union also demanded a two-day extension of the application deadline to accommodate more applicants, especially from far-flung districts.
Although KGBVs operate under contract-based employment, unions argue that a consistent transfer policy, similar to that of regular government teachers, is essential to ensure both staff welfare and effective school functioning.
