Welfare

In a remarkable show of civic responsibility, a group of young residents in Kazipet have come together to launch the “Clean Kazipet – Green Kazipet” campaign aimed at keeping the city’s public areas clean and environmentally friendly. The initiative, which began near the Kazipet railway station, has now expanded to cover parks, temple surroundings, and market areas. Organized by the Kazipet Youth Volunteer Association, the drive takes place every Sunday morning. Volunteers, including college students and local shop owners, collect plastic waste, plant saplings, and repaint neglected walls with bright awareness slogans. Their motto — “Our City, Our Responsibility” — has resonated strongly with residents, who have started joining the effort in growing numbers. “We realized we don’t have to wait for anyone else to make a difference,” says Praneeth, one of the coordinators. “Kazipet is our home, and it’s our duty to keep it beautiful and green.” The initiative has also drawn the attention of local authorities, who have pledged logistical support in the form of waste collection vehicles and tree-planting materials. The campaign’s success is inspiring nearby areas like Hanamkonda and Warangal to replicate similar community-driven cleanliness models. Local schools and colleges are now planning to integrate the drive into their NSS (National Service Scheme) activities, further strengthening the city’s environmental awareness movement. With each passing week, “Clean Kazipet – Green Kazipet” is transforming empty lots into small gardens, unkempt streets into clean walkways, and civic apathy into civic pride — proving that real change begins at the ground level.

Kazipet saw an inspiring display of community solidarity this past Sunday when more than 80 volunteers came forward for a major blood donation camp at Bapuji Nagar. Organized in collaboration with local health agencies and social-welfare groups, the event highlighted the growing culture of civic engagement in the region. The camp provided a seamless experience for donors — friendly registration, professional medical staff, comfortable waiting areas, and refreshments post-donation. Organisers emphasised the life-saving impact of each unit of blood collected, which will support Warangal’s major hospitals and emergency care provisions. One donor shared, “I give a little of my time, but it may save someone’s life.” Beyond the act of giving, the drive also served as a signal of Kazipet’s increasing alignment with modern health-care outreach and social responsibility. Locals believe that such events help strengthen neighbourhood bonds and raise awareness about the importance of regular health check-ups and donation culture. Officials present at the venue revealed that they plan to hold similar monthly camps, each targeting a different demographic — from students to senior citizens. They also urged local businesses—shops, hotels, malls—to partner in future drives and offer incentives for donors. For a town often known for its railway junction and transit status, this blood-donation initiative reflects a shift: Kazipet is increasingly becoming a city of citizens who care, a place where welfare and community service hold centre stage.