Telangana Cabinet Approves Major Welfare Schemes for Government Employees
Telangana Cabinet approves Accident Insurance and Cashless Health Scheme for government employees along with major infrastructure and metro expansion decisions.
Hyderabad: In a major decision aimed at strengthening employee welfare, the Telangana Cabinet led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has approved key schemes including Accident Insurance and a Cashless Employee Health Scheme, providing financial security and healthcare support to lakhs of government employees and pensioners across the state.
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The landmark Telangana Cabinet decisions focus on social security, improved healthcare services, and infrastructure development, ensuring long-term benefits for employees and citizens alike.
Accident Insurance Scheme for Government Employees
One of the most significant announcements is the Accident Insurance Scheme, offering comprehensive protection without any premium burden on employees.
Key highlights:
- ₹1.2 crore compensation in case of accidental death
- ₹10 lakh term insurance for natural death up to age 60
- Covers 7.57 lakh beneficiaries, including employees and pensioners
- No premium payment required from beneficiaries
This initiative aims to provide financial assurance and security to families of employees.
Cashless Employee Health Scheme (EHS)
The Cabinet also approved the long-awaited Cashless Employee Health Scheme, bringing major relief to employees and their families.
Benefits include:
- Coverage for 17.07 lakh beneficiaries
- Treatment in government hospitals and 652 empanelled private hospitals
- 1,998 medical procedures covered
- Digital health cards to be issued
- Annual outlay of ₹1,056 crore
Under this scheme, employees will receive medical treatment without paying upfront costs, ensuring accessible healthcare.
Health System Reforms
To improve healthcare services for the public, structural reforms were approved.
- Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad to be upgraded as Directorate of Secondary Health Care
- Special committee formed to study policy reforms and hospital management
These changes are expected to enhance efficiency and service delivery in public hospitals.
Urban Development and Infrastructure Decisions
The Cabinet also cleared several infrastructure proposals to support urban growth and connectivity.
- Four villages in Vikarabad added to HMDA limits
- Government to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-1 and accelerate Phase-2 expansion
- Land allocated for logistics park, fruit market, engineering colleges, and residential schools
These projects are aimed at boosting economic activity and improving urban planning.
Housing, Energy and Public Projects
Several additional development initiatives were approved:
- Land allocation for integrated residential schools in 21 constituencies
- Renewable energy distribution licences for 300 MW data centres
- Land for stadiums, temples, and public infrastructure projects
These decisions highlight the government’s focus on sustainable growth and social infrastructure.
The latest Telangana Cabinet decisions under CM Revanth Reddy mark a significant step toward strengthening employee welfare, expanding healthcare access, and accelerating infrastructure growth. With large-scale benefits for millions of beneficiaries, these measures are expected to enhance public services and improve quality of life across Telangana.
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