Cheif Minister's Relief Fund

A white ration card holder is eligible to get some funds under this program. There are separate departments of CMRF in almost all major corporate medical hospitals in Hyderabad.

The following is the process that need to be followed to get assistance from CMRF:

Get an estimation letter of expenditure from hospital management. Take a photostat of the white ration card and attach it to the estimation letter. Paste one photo of the patient on the application form. Keep 2 more sets of copies with you for the future reference.

Usually you get 1/3 of the estimated amount that hospital management gives. You need to go to CM's residence at Begumpet between 7 AM to 9 AM. CM personally collects all such type of requests. In his absence, his personal secretary takes the applications. The amount is sanctioned within 3-5 days. If the patient is to be admitted into the hospital , and by that time if the amount is sanctioned you need not pay a single rupee to get the admission. Show atleast one bill in the CMRF department in the hospital and get the sanction card.Show it in the billing section, you will get admission.If you don't get the funds in time, you can show all the bills of the expenditure that you incurred they will give you a cheque for that amount after the treatment.

The sanction card is valid for a period of one year. After that if any amount remains in the account that goes back to CMRF. You can show that card even in the hospital medical shop to get the required medicine during this one year period.

CMRF extends help for the folowing:

Health problems which require expensive medicare
Loss of life of kin & kith
Loss of properties and sources of livelihood due to unforeseen incidents such as natural calamities road accidents, fire accidents etc.

For more details plz visit the following link:

CMRF LINK

Last but not the least: A cancer patient and his attendant can avail train(sleeper class or AC) concession of 3/4 (you will be charged only 1/4th of the amount). you need to get the concession forms from the concerned
department in the hospital.

A tour to shiparamam--A crafts village

The gates of an estalishement down the Madhapur road are decorated with the large-sized artistic terracotta horses that lead to a village with festive looking precincts. This is Shilparamam, the crafts village of Hyderabad.
A Cultural Center

Shilparamam is spread over 50 acres of land nestling by the hillside with natural slopes and wild vegetation studded by unique rock formations. The land was granted to the South Zone Cultural Center by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the development of an idyllic rural setting. The efforts of modern landscape architecture inspired by rustic aesthetics-brick structures with thatched roof, walls decorated with traditional rangoli motifs-create an authentic village locale.

The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts. A festival celebrated at Shilparamam is a "reincarnation of arts and crafts" when artifacts, related functional skills and supportive traditions are presented in a manner connecting the boundaries between theatre, crafts, music, dance, poetry-each complementing the other.
Annual Festivals

Annual festivals of arts and crafts are held in March when artisans are invited from all over the country. This helps in establishing a direct contact between the craftsmen and the buyers and also helps in educating people on the value of their rich cultural heritage.

Cultural activities are also held during the ten days of Dussehra in October and during the Sankrant Sandadi festival of harvest in January. In order to provide technical advice or any other guidance to craftsmen, the crafts village organizes camps and workshops.
Amphitheater A Major Attraction

A major attraction is the amphitheater where rural and urban artistes meet and interact through workshops, seminars and festivals. Renowned classical dancers and music maestros as well as young artistes come here from all over the country to perform.

Special efforts are made to encourage folk and tribal art. Folk performances by artistes from the interiors of Andhra Pradesh provide an opportunity to the urban audience to experience the nuances of rural life and culture. Dances like the Koya of the hunting class; Dhimsa, the mild and gentle dance of women; Dappulu, a dance with simple percussion instruments; Veera Natyam, the arduous dance with acrobatic skills and a dozen more are performed.

Folk theater and spirited street plays with an element of humor, all add color and represent the primary impulse of the hill folk and tribes.

Tourist Spots in Greater Hyderabad

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Qutb Shahi Tombs

These stately domes form an umbrella over the tombs underneath which rest the majestic kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in peace, thence the name. Located quite close to and in the vicinity of the Golconda Fort, these tombs were ornamented with blue and green tiles of which only a few can be seen now. The rooms inside the smaller tombs are basically single-storied while the larger ones have two-storied structures.

The tombs are a blend of large domes, minarets, terraces, arches, etc. Beautifully spread out carpet grass in the gardens around the different tombs welcomes the visitors. The hakims (royal physicians), the imams (religious leaders) and the favorite eunuchs of the royal household, apart from the rulers, were buried here. A crescent shaped structure atop the entrances of the tombs housing the burials of the royal kings marks the striking difference immediately. The tombs, which have been silent spectators to the many developments in Hyderabad over four centuries, are open to visitors on all days except Fridays.

Lumbini Park

A major attraction on the Tank Bund Road is the Lumbini Park. It is a hit with kids and families and has several attractions that could lure you to spend an evening away from home, with your family. It has eat-out joints, boating facilities and enough space for children to jump around. The musical fountain with two shows per day (1915 and 2000 hours), is an added advantage and entices more visitors and tourists. The park remains closed on every Monday.

Hussain Sagar

Atunundi saagipommu hussain sagara thatammupai, achchatanoka ghadiya sepayina koorchuni taanamaadumu sameera seetambu sekaramulan

(…from there move slowly over to Hussain Sagar, spend at least a moment there to bathe in the cool breeze)

Dr C Narayana Reddy’s words aptly illustrate the charm that the Hussain Sagar holds. The truth of his statement can be understood only by taking a stroll across the Tank Bund on a pleasant evening. Cool drifts smoothly caress your temples welcoming you to the place. Thirty-three elegant statues of eminent historic personalities like Nannayya, Tikkana, Errana, Rudramma, Molla, Sri Sri, Jashua, Annamayya, Tyagayya, Vemana and Pingali Venkaiah overlooking the water body greet you warmly.

The Tank Bund, the dam to the Hussain Sagar and the link between the twin cities, was built by Hazrat Hussain Shah, and is and has always been a major tourist attraction. Adding to its charm is the monolithic statue of the Buddha installed in the heart of the lake. But for the pollution caused by the vehicles speeding away, it is a nice place to spend inactive evenings.


Public Gardens

Located right next to the Assembly, this is one spot in the city that has almost everything needed to entice a kid. No wonder then that it is one of the most frequented spots for school picnics. It houses two museums (the A P State Archaelogical Museum and the Health Museum), a park where kids can play, a mini school (Jawahar Bal Bhavan) for children to learn fine arts, and an auditorium (the Indira Gandhi Auditorium). The Jubilee Hall, the Lalitha Kala Thoranam (an open-air theater which is a venue for many film festivals, fashion shows and beauty pageants), the building of the Department of Horticulture and a mosque are the other fascinating places in the premises.

Salar Jung Museum

One of the oldest museums in the twin cities, it is reputed to be the largest private collection in the world. It definitely is a major attraction and is open on all days except on Fridays. The museum has various artifacts collected by Nawab Turab Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung I, the diwan of the Hyderabad State, and his descendants.

Salar Jung III alias Mir Yousuf Ali Khan’s collection forms the major chunk of the art pieces on display. The popular ones among these rare pieces of art are The Veiled Rebecca (a statue bought in 1876 in Rome), Venice, a painting by Marc Aldine of 19th century Italy, Indian paintings, arms and attires of the Mughal emperors and some clocks.

Don’t miss out on the 19th Century British Musical Clock — a toy soldier popping out to ring the bell is a really cute sight. The Jade Room comprising jade objects is of special interest. You need to spend an entire day here to see all the exhibits.

Lad Bazar

Stroll across the lane to the west of the Charminar and you reach this street that seats a whole bunch of eager shopkeepers that beckon you and charm you into buying more bangles than you ever thought you needed. You wouldn’t feel bad about spending money here, though. The wares are a fashion statement of their own, and come pretty inexpensive.

One of the oldest shopping centers in the city, Lad Bazaar has some real good stuff among bangles made of glass, lac, metal, semi-precious stones and pearls. You're likely to have a tough time taking your pick! If you're in the mood to bargain, you can get your favorite varieties at even half the originally quoted price.

The place is also famous for its dress materials, bridal wear, henna, gold-coated articles, cosmetics, crockery, etc. Palaces like the Chowmahalla Palace built by the Nizams form a part of this neighborhood.

Shilparamam

The road straight ahead from Jubilee Hills leads to Hi-Tech City and then to Madhapur. At Madhapur are located two attractive spots of Hyderabad — Shilparamam and Durgam Cheruvu. Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village set up in an area spanning 30 acres of land. The place is famous for its annual festivals and bazaars. It provides ample space for the artistes and artisans from across the country to meet at one place to exchange their views with each another and also with customers.

Durgam Cheruvu — located in the vicinity of Madhapur — is a lake surrounded by huge rocks, popularly known as the Hyderabad rocks and dating back a few centuries. The place provides the visitors with pedal boating facilities before the sunset, organized by the APTDC. Don’t forget to take a dekko at the Hi-Tech City on the way!