₹31,763‑crore Push For SC Welfare

Hyderabad: Highlighting that ₹31,763 crore had been spent on Scheduled Caste development and education schemes under the present government, Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman said Telangana’s welfare model set a benchmark. Addressing the Chintan Shivir 2026 organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Chandigarh, the Minister affirmed that the governance model under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, focusing on equity, empowerment, and dignity, had made significant investments in education and scholarships. He stressed the need for enhanced coordination between the Centre and States in advancing social justice and advocated wider adoption of digital governance tools to improve transparency and speed in welfare delivery. Describing education as a key driver of social transformation, Laxman said the state had spent ₹574.74 crore on Post‑Matric Scholarships, benefiting 3.39 lakh students, and ₹66.31 crore on Pre‑Matric Scholarships, covering 73,666 students. Under the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Overseas Education Fund, ₹103.49 crore had been spent to support 564 students pursuing higher education abroad. Additionally, ₹24.53 crore had been invested in TG SC Study Circles, enabling 2,426 aspirants to receive coaching for competitive examinations, including Civil Services.



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