Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced a landmark move to protect the rights of elderly parents. Under a proposed law, government employees who neglect their parents will have 10% of their salary directly transferred to their parents’ bank accounts. The initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to senior citizen welfare.
Reddy unveiled several welfare measures while launching the free distribution of assistive devices—including motorised vehicles, battery tricycles, wheelchairs, laptops, hearing aids, and mobile phones—for persons with disabilities (PwD). The government has allocated Rs 50 crore for these schemes and will also set up daycare centres named Pranaam for senior citizens.
A new healthcare policy, to be implemented in the 2026–2027 budget, aims to enhance medical services statewide. Additionally, transgender individuals will be nominated as co-opted members in all municipal corporations, giving them a formal platform to raise their concerns.
The state already provides special education and employment quotas for PwD, along with financial support of Rs 2 lakh for newly married couples with disabilities. These measures aim to promote dignity, equal opportunity, and social inclusion.
Reaffirming Telangana’s commitment to social justice, Reddy highlighted the state’s first-ever caste census, now serving as a model for other states. Following Telangana’s example, the Union government has agreed to include caste data in the national census, alongside implementing SC classification to ensure fair opportunities.
This move positions Telangana as a pioneer in senior citizen rights and social welfare reform.
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