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Telangana to Cut 10% Salary of Employees Neglecting Parents

The Telangana government will enact a law to deduct 10% of the salary of government employees who fail to look after their parents, transferring the amount directly to the parents' accounts. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced this alongside launching a Rs 50 crore scheme distributing assistive devices and equipment to persons with disabilities. He also declared that transgender individuals will be nominated as co-option members in all municipal corporations and that a new healthcare policy will be introduced in the 2026-27 budget. The CM reaffirmed the government's commitment to social justice, citing the state's caste census as a model for others.

Key Points: Telangana: 10% Salary Cut for Employees Not Caring for Parents

  • 10% salary cut for employees not caring for parents
  • New disability welfare schemes launched
  • Transgender co-option members in municipal corporations
  • New healthcare policy in 2026-27 budget
  • Caste census in Telangana a role model
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Telangana employees not taking care of parents to face 10 pc salary cut

Telangana govt enacts law to deduct salary of employees neglecting parents. Also launches disability welfare schemes & announces transgender representation.

"Our government is working from a humanitarian perspective to ensure that persons with disabilities live with self-respect in society. - Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Jan 12

The Telangana government will enact a law to deduct 10 per cent salary of the government employees who are not looking after their parents and transfer the same to the bank accounts of the parents.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated on Monday that the complaints lodged by elder parents against their sons should be taken as a serious issue and ensure that 10 per cent of the salary is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the parents

He announced while launching the free distribution of retrofitted motorised vehicles, battery-operated tricycles, battery wheelchairs, laptops, hearing aids, mobile phones, and other advanced equipment to persons with disabilities.

The government has allocated Rs 50 crore for the new scheme. The government is also setting up daycare centres, 'Pranaam', for senior citizens.

He also announced that a new healthcare policy will be introduced in the Budget proposals for 2026-2027.

The Chief Minister stated that the government is committed to providing better healthcare for all in the state, and hence, the government decided to introduce a new health policy in the next budget.

He also declared that transgender individuals will be nominated as Co-Option members in all Municipal Corporations in the next elections. One co-option member post will be allotted to transgender individuals in every municipal corporation. This will help transgender to raise their issues.

He claimed that the government has already launched a slew of schemes for the welfare of persons with disabilities.

"Our government is working from a humanitarian perspective to ensure that persons with disabilities live with self-respect in society," he said.

For the empowerment of persons with disabilities, the Chief Minister also said that a special quota was provided to them in education and employment. The government has already announced that Rs 2 lakh will be given to the newly wedded persons with disabilities.

The government is providing opportunities to persons with disabilities in all fields so that they do not feel left behind in this competitive world, he said and appealed to them to utilise the opportunities

The Chief Minister remembered former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy, who rose to become the Best Parliamentarian and an inspiration to persons with disabilities. Jaipal Reddy reached great heights despite facing disability, he said.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all, CM Revanth Reddy said that the caste census conducted for the first time in the

Telangana was a role model to all other States. Bowing to pressure from Telangana, the Union government has agreed to conduct a caste census as part of the national census.

The state government was also implementing SC classification and providing equal opportunities, he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the intent is good, I'm worried about implementation. What if there is a family dispute and a false complaint is lodged? The law must have strong safeguards to prevent misuse. The support for disabled persons and transgender community is commendable though.
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Rohit P
Good move! But this should not be limited to government employees. Many private sector employees also neglect their parents. The government should think about a broader law. The 'Pranaam' daycare centres are a fantastic idea for senior citizens.
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Michael C
Interesting approach. In the West, such matters are usually handled through social security. Forcing financial support via salary deduction is quite direct. The initiatives for persons with disabilities seem very comprehensive and progressive.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, I think this is government overreach. Family matters are complex. Instead of punitive measures, why not offer tax benefits or subsidies to those who live with and care for their elderly parents? Positive reinforcement works better than punishment.
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Karthik V
The whole package of announcements is impressive - from elderly care to transgender representation and disability welfare. Telangana is setting a strong example for social justice. Hope other states follow suit, especially on the caste census.

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