Wed Mar 12 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Assembly Budget Session Begins with Governor’s Address Highlighting State’s Achievements

Hyderabad, [Date]: The Telangana Assembly’s budget session commenced today with Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan addressing both houses. The Governor’s speech focused heavily on the state government’s achievements over the past year, painting a picture of significant progress across various sectors.

Key highlights of the address included:

* **Agriculture:** A ₹500 bonus for paddy farmers, along with a ₹2 lakh loan waiver for farmers (totaling ₹25,000 crore). The government also touted its Rythu Bharosa scheme, providing ₹12,000 per acre annually. Telangana’s high rice production was emphasized.
* **Welfare Schemes:** The Mahalakshmi scheme offering free bus travel for women, the Indira Jyothi scheme providing free electricity to the poor, and the Indira Priyadarshini scheme providing ₹12,000 to the families. The Aarogyasri health insurance scheme’s coverage was increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
* **Education and Skill Development:** Establishment of the Young India Skill University and an International Sports University.
* **Infrastructure:** Launch of the ambitious ‘Future City’ project, including development of the area between Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar Highway, along with plans for an expanded metro rail network.
* **Employment:** The Governor claimed that 55,000 government jobs were filled in the past year, and that the state is committed to transparency in recruitment processes by strengthening the Telangana Public Service Commission (TSPSC).
* **Social Justice:** Conduct of caste census for BC reservations and the formation of a commission to examine SC sub-categorization, with the cabinet approving its recommendations.
* **Other Initiatives:** Adoption of “Jayajayahe Janani Jayaketanam” as the state song and the unveiling of a statue of Telangana Talli at the Secretariat. The Governor also mentioned the successful Davos trip, which resulted in substantial investments for the state.

The Governor’s address was punctuated by enthusiastic slogans from the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) members, highlighting various achievements and issues such as farmer welfare, gurukul student issues, and investments secured at Davos. Interestingly, former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao attended the session as the Leader of the Opposition.

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