Hyderabad: When older parents get ignored, a fresh rule might reduce pay for those working in government jobs. The Telangana authorities want adult children to support aging parents. If someone refuses care, money from their paycheck may be taken away. This step tries to stop families from leaving elders behind. Workers must act responsibly – or face financial consequences. Protection for seniors becomes clearer under these plans.
On Monday, Telangana’s leader A Revanth Reddy mentioned a new plan where workers might see 10 to 15 percent taken from their pay, sent straight into their parents’ accounts. This move signals something firm: ignoring elderly parents won’t go unchecked – particularly if you work for the government.
Spoke up during opening of elderly care spots across Hyderabad, said the news agency PTI. A leader shared thoughts when launching centres meant for older people in the city.
Withholding Pay to Protect Aging Parents
At the gathering, Reddy mentioned the bill would come up in the next budget period. Though they gave years to raising families and serving communities, older people often find themselves overlooked by their kids, he noted.
Respect, care, and safety matter most for older people, Reddy explained. A new legal step aims to support aging parents relying on kids for money and emotional strength. Government workers feel this shift more deeply – expected to lead by example in duty toward family. Not just policy, it reflects how roles change when generations depend on one another.
Fewer worries for elders – that stays at the heart of it, said the chief minister. Blame isn’t the goal. What matters? Standing by parents when they need support most.
Pranam Day Care Centres for Senior Citizens
That day, Reddy opened care spots for older adults through the ‘Pranam’ scheme – one of its kind nationally. These hubs marked a fresh step forward.
Left on their own while others go to jobs, older people find shelter here. Not just walls and chairs – there’s someone to talk to, help when needed, a way out of silence. Being seen matters, not just cared for. Hours pass without emptiness piling up. A cup of tea, a shared story, small things that steady the day.
Not long ago, Reddy pointed out that this move shows where the government puts its effort – making daily living better for older adults statewide.
Transgender People in Community Groups
From the stage, the chief minister urged more inclusion of transgender people in city decision-making roles. Not long after, he proposed placing them directly into municipal councils as appointed members ahead of the next urban polls.
“If a transgender person is nominated in every corporation, they will finally have a voice in legislative bodies,” Reddy said, appealing to his cabinet colleagues to support the proposal.
When asked about minority nominations in Zilla Parishads and towns, he pointed out that equal inclusion for transgender people might help them speak up clearly. The cabinet may decide on the idea during its upcoming meeting.
Work Health Equity
Focusing on progress, Reddy pointed out how Telangana moved ahead by opening public jobs to transgender people. In Hyderabad’s police setup, some now serve as traffic helpers – others work across different state offices too.
A move like this has been expected for some time. The upcoming budget session will see the rollout of a broad health strategy by the state administration. Its aim is clear: making sure every person can get medical care when needed.
Faced with mounting demands, the move by Telangana’s Congress administration sparked wider attention. That survey, led under Reddy’s watch, began shifting how questions about social data were handled nationally. Pressure built slowly, then suddenly mattered in New Delhi. A decision followed – caste would now be counted again during the country’s next big population exercise. Numbers once left uncollected found new urgency.
Help for People with Disabilities
Few spoke of him like the chief minister did – calling S Jaipal Reddy a guiding light for those living with disability. His journey through politics, marked by quiet strength, stood out simply because he never let limits define purpose.
Fifty electric tricycles rolled out that day, handed over by Reddy – each one meant to move more than just wheels. Devices arrived too, tailored for ease, passed along with quiet dignity. Some got retrofit rides, built sturdy for rough paths. Not a word about policy was spoken, yet the moment carried weight. Inclusion showed up not in speeches but in keys placed into hands.
Justice felt real, humming through batteries charged and engines primed. Welfare took shape as steel frames met pavement. Social care wasn’t named, it moved, slowly, down the road.
