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Hyderabad, September 2025 : Telangana has witnessed a
transformational shift in governance aimed at rebuilding public trust and
energizing grassroots democracy through radical transparency, rapid welfare
rollout and accountable administration.
Welfare That Reaches Every Citizen
A key priority has been the swift implementation of
the state’s landmark “Six Initiatives,” a comprehensive welfare
package benefiting farmers, women, youth, the unemployed and marginalized
groups. Within hours of assuming office, the Chief Minister authorized direct
benefit transfers to agrarian and artisanal families via secure bank channels,
demonstrating a commitment to transparent and efficient delivery of government
support.
Highlights include:
·
Free travel for women on
state-run buses, aimed at boosting safety and mobility.
·
Enhanced health insurance
coverage (Rajiv Arogyasri), increased to ₹10 lakh per eligible family.
·
Employment generation programs,
prioritizing opportunities for youth and the realization of major public
initiatives.
Other welfare programs continue to roll out, backed by
robust data management and modern administrative frameworks to ensure support
reaches those in need.
Governance in Full View
Significant measures have been taken to address public
concerns and restore faith in the official governance process:
·
Public White Paper on State
Finances: The state cabinet released a comprehensive review of financial records
from 2014–2023, inviting public scrutiny and fostering financial clarity.
·
Digitized Decision-Making:
Scheduled twice-monthly cabinet meetings, immediate publication of meeting
agendas and the digitization of records have accelerated administrative decisions
and minimized bureaucratic delays.
·
Quarterly Progress Audits:
Every three months, special state cabinet sessions review decision
implementation, setting new standards for transparency.
Grassroots Democracy and Local Engagement
Empowering communities remains central to the state’s
vision:
·
Reserved Representation: The
state cabinet increased reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies from
29% to 42%, meeting longstanding community demands and strengthening
representation.
·
Direct Community Engagement:
Regular public grievance forums hosted at the state government reception hall
bring citizens directly in contact with decision-makers, reinforcing the
principle of an inclusive administration.
Technology, Decentralization and Inclusive Growth
·
Faster Welfare Delivery: Social
and rural welfare schemes have been expedited, ensuring measurable improvements
for farmers, women, youth and disadvantaged communities.
·
Digital Service Delivery: Plans
for seamless digital grievance redressal and service delivery are underway to
increase transparency and reduce inefficiency.
·
Empowering Local Institutions:
Strengthening Panchayat Raj Institutions and implementing decentralization
reforms have built robust self-governance at the grassroots level with greater
autonomy and resources.
Rebuilding Trust Through Openness
Visible steps toward open and inclusive administration
are helping reverse previous centralization and opacity. Symbolic actions, such
as making the government’s reception hall accessible, further signal a new era
of transparency.
As Telangana progresses, the state administration is
laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and dynamic future. Through
comprehensive welfare initiatives, accountable governance, improved
representation and technology-enabled public services, confidence in the
state’s governance is being restored and grassroots democracy renewed.
