Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Telangana BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a teleconference with senior officials today to assess the conditions in BC Gurukul schools and hostels across the state.

The meeting was attended by key officials, including BC Welfare Department Principal Secretary Sridhar, Commissioner Bala Mayadevi, Gurukul Secretary Saidulu, and Joint Secretaries Shyam Prasad and Tirupati Reddy, along with other senior staff members.

Highlighting the risks posed by heavy rains and seasonal diseases, the Minister instructed all principals and wardens to remain vigilant about the health and well-being of students.

He directed staff to conduct mandatory health checks, ensure regular cleaning of drinking water tanks, maintain hygi...