Amidst the grandeur of Pragathi Bhavan, Chief Minister KCR on Sunday, October 15, unveiled the vibrant tapestry of promises woven in the BRS election manifesto.With a twinkle in his eye, he reminisced about the unsung marvels of the past, like the Rythu Bandhu, a gem unmentioned in the previous manifestos but now a beacon of success.
In a resounding declaration of commitment to minority welfare, the BRS government pledged to pave pathways of opportunity, promising to transform junior colleges into sanctuaries of higher learning, a stepping stone to a brighter future for students of minority communities.
A new dawn heralded the Telangana Annapurna scheme, a promise to banish hunger from the state.
Rice, a humble grain, transformed into a symbol of abundance, as every household holding a ration card would now receive this sustenance in its fully-prepared form.
Mirroring the grace of the Rythu Bima, KCR extended a protective wing over 93 lakh white card holders, bearing the entirety of their insurance premiums.
Thus, the KCR Bima-Dhima was born, its mantle of security woven by the venerable LIC.A costly endeavor, yet undertaken with unwavering resolve, it was slated to unfurl its wings in four to five months, a shield for the people come June.
Ever the torchbearer of pioneering schemes, KCR celebrated the TRS government’s pioneering pension program, illuminating the lives of thousands.Starting as a modest stipend of Rs.1,000 in 2016, it grew with the state’s prosperity.Now, a new chapter awaited, as the pension swelled to Rs.5,000.March would see the first stride, with an increase to Rs.3,000, followed by annual increments of Rs.500, culminating in a crescendo of Rs.5,000 in the fifth year, a testament to prudent governance.
The disability pension, too, ascended from Rs.4,016, with aspirations of reaching Rs.6,000 in due course.A boon for deserving women, gas cylinders would now be available for a mere Rs.400, a testament to the Saubhagyalakshmi scheme’s grace, endowing women below the poverty line with an honorarium of Rs.3,000.
In the manifesto, the Rythu Bandu was enhanced to Rs.16,000 and hiked the Aarogyasri limit to Rs.15 lakh.KCR also said that they would build more 1 lakh double bedroom houses for poor in Hyderabad and announced 119 Gurukulas to the poor from upper caste.
