HYDERABAD — In a major transition from civil service to politics, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Yerkala Srinivas Goud has announced his resignation from government service to contest the upcoming Nalgonda–Khammam–Warangal Graduates’ Legislative Council (MLC) election.
Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, Goud outlined an ambitious agenda centered on youth employment, educational reform, and the long-standing grievances of government personnel across the constituency.
Key Campaign Pillars & Priorities
1. Transparent Job Recruitment & Career Support
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Job Calendars: Pledged to fight for an annual, structured job calendar to ensure transparent, deadline-driven government recruitment.
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Aspirant Infrastructure: Proposed setting up modern libraries, digital learning centers, and free coaching facilities for competitive exam aspirants across the region.
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Skill Enhancement: Emphasized industry-aligned training programs in emerging technologies, digital literacy, and communication to bridge the gap between academic graduates and private-sector employment.
2. Employee Rights & Pension Reforms
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Pension & Service Issues: Committed to advocating for the resolution of Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) concerns, timely promotions, and streamlined transfer policies.
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Job Security: Vowed to champion salary parity and job security for contract, seasonal, and outsourced workers across government departments.
3. Educational Infrastructure & Rural Empowerment
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Institutional Support: Urged immediate infrastructure upgrades for public colleges and universities, alongside the prompt release of pending fee reimbursements and student scholarships.
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Rural & Agricultural Growth: Proposed rural skill hubs to grant students outside major cities equal access to competitive exams, alongside agribusiness initiatives to create local jobs.
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Women Graduates: Outlined targeted support for women returning to the workforce, dedicated self-employment grants, and enhanced campus safety measures.
Direct Accessibility & Public Outreach
To ensure continuous dialogue with his constituents, Srinivas Goud announced plans for an open grievance platform, allowing graduates, job seekers, and public servants to submit feedback directly.
“My decision to step down from government service stems from a deep commitment to systemic change. Graduates, unemployed youth, and public employees deserve a strong, accountable voice in the Council—and I am asking for the opportunity to be that voice.”— Yerkala Srinivas Goud
