Hyderabad: Union Secretary for Social Justice and Empowerment Sudhansh Pant reviewed welfare schemes in Telangana, assessing their implementation and outreach during a high-level meeting at the Secretariat on Monday.
He conducted the review along with Special Chief Secretary Sabyasachi Ghosh and senior state officials. The meeting examined the execution of centrally sponsored initiatives aimed at marginalised communities.
Key schemes under review included pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, the civil rights protection framework, construction of SC and BC hostels, and rehabilitation programmes for transgender persons. Officials also discussed the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE).
Sudhansh Pant said the state had made notable progress in implementing welfare schemes in Telangana. However, he noted that further improvement remained necessary to expand reach and impact.
He stressed that consistent efforts were required to achieve socio-economic upliftment of vulnerable sections. Moreover, he said stronger implementation would ensure that benefits reached eligible groups effectively.
Welfare schemes Telangana require deeper outreach
The Union Secretary assured that the Centre would address pending issues raised by the state government. He expressed confidence that increased financial support would be provided to strengthen welfare schemes in Telangana.
He also appreciated the Telangana Parental Support Act, describing it as a progressive step in advancing social protection measures.
Sabyasachi Ghosh presented a detailed report on the status of various schemes. He outlined achievements, ongoing programmes, and implementation strategies. In addition, he highlighted policy and procedural issues that required clarification and support from the Centre.
Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania and senior officials from SC, BC, and Disabled Welfare departments attended the meeting. Representatives from other departments also participated in the review discussions.