Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGMREIS) held an emergency video conference on Friday to review the impact of heavy rainfall and ensure the safety of students and staff in its residential schools and colleges.
High-level review meeting
Minorities Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar chaired the meeting. TGMREIS Vice Chairman and President Mohammed Faheemuddin Qureshi and Secretary B. Shafiullah, IFS, also joined. District Minority Welfare Officers, Regional Level Coordinators, Vigilance Officers, and principals from all institutions participated.
Minister Kumar said student welfare remained the government’s top priority. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our highest priorities. The Government of Telangana is closely monitoring the situation, and we stand ready to provide immediate support,” he stated. He directed officials to act quickly to prevent disruptions.
Emergency measures
Qureshi told principals to ensure institutions function smoothly despite adverse weather. He urged them to coordinate with local authorities and respond immediately to medical, logistical, or emergency needs.
Secretary Shafiullah said emergency protocols were in place and a 24/7 control room had started operations to address urgent issues. He shared the helpline number 7331170790 for immediate assistance.
Directives to officials
The review issued several directives:
- Prioritise the safety of students in hostels.
- Monitor water levels near campuses.
- Coordinate emergency services with district authorities.
- Maintain an uninterrupted supply of food, drinking water, and medical aid.
- Keep constant communication with the TGMREIS head office for better coordination.
Government assurance
Officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide all resources required to protect students and staff. They also stressed that weather disruptions must not affect academic continuity.
