Telangana Govt to conduct Caste Survey in state : Guv
The Congress government in Telangana has decided to conduct a ‘Caste Survey’ by taking up door-to-door household surveys in the state, Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Thursday.
Hyderabad: The Congress government in Telangana has decided to conduct a ‘Caste Survey’ by taking up door-to-door household surveys in the state, Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Thursday.
The Survey with the goal of eliciting the data required to estimate the social, educational, economic, employment and political opportunities for various castes in general and BCs in particular, said Dr Soundararajan while addressing the Joint Session of Legislative assembly and Council on the opening day of Budget session here.
Justice will be delivered to all sections of society that have faced discrimination and oppression, she said and added the government will consider the needs of farmers, students, employees, the poor, SC, ST, BC, Minorities, retired employees, martyrs’ families and others in its welfare and development initiatives.
The Telangana, we envision is one, where democracy thrives, fundamental rights are protected and the spirit of Dr BR Ambedkar guides our actions, the Governor said that the budget process is not a mere annual ritual, it is a vehicle for growth and reflects the aspirations of our people, who so lovingly and so overwhelmingly voted for a ‘new government’ (Congress) in the state.
As the new assembly delves into the intricacies of the budget, she said the budget is not just a financial document, it is a blueprint for our shared future, and it represents our collective aspirations and the government’s commitment to fulfilling the needs of its citizens.
In the budget for 2024-25, the state government aims to allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that every rupee spent contributes to the welfare and progress of Telangana, Soundararajan added.
