Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly passed a parental care bill to strengthen legal protection for elderly parents and enforce accountability among employees. The parental care bill creates a statutory framework to safeguard the dignity and welfare of senior citizens.
Social Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar introduced the legislation, which the House approved. Moreover, the bill defines clear responsibilities for employees towards their parents.
The legislation mandates care in areas such as healthcare, housing and financial support. In addition, it enables authorities to act in cases of neglect.
Parental care bill mandates accountability, grievance redressal
The bill gives parents the right to seek maintenance from their children. Furthermore, it establishes a formal system to address complaints.
Officials said the law introduces monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance. Meanwhile, authorities will intervene where neglect surfaces.
Lakshman Kumar said caring for parents remains a moral duty. However, he noted that changing social conditions have weakened traditional family structures.
He said the government brought the bill under the guidance of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Moreover, he described it as a necessary legal reinforcement.
The minister said the government will set up a structured monitoring system. In addition, officials will handle grievances to ensure timely action.
He said the law aims to address rising cases of abandonment and neglect. Consequently, it seeks to promote responsibility within families.
Lakshman Kumar described the bill as a milestone in social reform. He added that the government will continue efforts to protect elderly citizens and strengthen family systems.