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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Gives Rs 1 Crore Insurance to Deceased Workers' Families

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy distributed accidental insurance cheques of Rs 1 crore each to the families of two electricity department workers who died on duty. He announced the doubling of the Rajiv Aarogyasri health insurance limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh to prevent financial ruin for families. The government introduced this family insurance scheme specifically for electricity and Singareni workers to provide security. Concurrently, the CM is set to launch development projects worth over Rs 775 crore in Siddipet district, focusing on infrastructure and an agro-based oil palm factory.

Key Points: Telangana CM Gives Rs 1 Crore Insurance to Workers' Families

  • Rs 1 crore insurance for deceased workers
  • Rajiv Aarogyasri limit doubled to Rs 10 lakhs
  • Support for electricity & Singareni workers
  • New development projects worth Rs 775 crore
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hands over Rs 1 crore insurance cheques to deceased Singareni workers' families

CM Revanth Reddy hands Rs 1 crore cheques to families of deceased Singareni workers and announces increased health insurance limits in Telangana.

"We brought in family insurance with the intention that a family should not end up on the streets when the head of the family dies. - Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 23

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday handed over accidental insurance cheques of Rs 1 crore each to the families of those who died in the line of duty while working in the electricity department, while addressing a press meet along with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikaramarka and others.

The Chief Minister congratulated the state's Power Minister Bhatti Vikramarka for coming forward to support the families of the deceased.

Reddy stated that the Government has increased the Rajiv Aarogyasri limit from Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 10 lakhs, underlining that the intention of the government is that in case of a death, the family should not end up on the streets.

"We have increased the Rajiv Aarogyasri limit from Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 10 lakhs. We brought in family insurance with the intention that a family should not end up on the streets when the head of the family dies. We have provided an accidental insurance facility of over Rs. 1 crore for electricity and Singareni workers," he said.

The Chief Minister handed over cheques of Rs. 1 crore each to the family members of Orsu Suresh and Mukthar Baig, who lost their lives in the line of duty while working in the electricity department.

"We undertook the cheque distribution program during the assembly sessions to instil courage and confidence among the employees and their family members," he said.

Meanwhile, Reddy will lay foundation stones for multiple development projects worth Rs 775.72 crore in Siddipet district. The initiatives span across Siddipet and Gajwel constituencies, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and public services.

According to the Telangana CMO, several key projects will be inaugurated and initiated to enhance regional development. To boost the agro-based industry, an oil palm factory at Narmetta in Nangunur Mandal will be inaugurated with an investment of Rs 300 crore, while the foundation stone will be laid for water supply and underground drainage projects in Siddipet Municipality costing Rs 141.34 crore.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the insurance support is commendable, the real tribute would be to ensure stricter safety protocols in these high-risk jobs. No amount of money can replace a life, but preventing accidents should be the top priority.
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Rohit P
My father worked in a similar field. Seeing this gives me hope that governments are finally recognizing the sacrifices of our blue-collar workers. The Aarogyasri limit increase is also a big relief for middle-class families.
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Aryan P
Good initiative. But I hope the cheque distribution is done with transparency and reaches the families without any middlemen or delays. Often, the announcement is big, but the ground reality is different.
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Meera T
Heartfelt condolences to the families of Orsu Suresh and Mukthar Baig. This financial support is the least a society can do. The development projects in Siddipet are also much needed for balanced growth in the state.
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Karthik V
This is what a welfare state looks like. Supporting families in crisis and investing in infrastructure (water, drainage, factories) simultaneously. Hope other states take note. 👏

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