Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Telangana Govt. Announces SC/ST Schemes, Land Rights and Mining Plans
The new government in Telangana is working to help the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
They are using money that the previous government didn't use.
They're also giving land rights to tribal people and helping them start businesses.
The government is also planning to expand a coal mining company while focusing on the safety of the workers.
If a worker dies in an accident, their family gets financial support.
The government is also working to protect the rights and dignity of tribals, gathering experts to find new action plans.
The government is spending sub-plan funds for the development of SC/ST communities.
The Bhu Bharati Act has been introduced to ensure land rights for tribals.
The Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Self-Employment Scheme has allocated 1,000 crore for tribals.
The Indira Solar Tribal Development Scheme has been launched.
The government is planning to expand Singareni, prioritizing worker safety.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced the initiatives.
- What
- The Telangana government is implementing schemes and land rights for SC/ST communities, including plans for the Singareni coal mining company.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday.
- Where
- Palwancha, Khammam district, Telangana.
- Why
- To develop SC and ST communities, provide land rights, and improve worker safety.
- SC/ST Sub-Plan Funds
- 17,169 crore allocated for STs and 1,296 crore unspent funds carried forward
- Bhu Bharati Act
- Introduced to ensure land rights to tribals
- Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme
- 1,000 crore allocated for tribals
- Indira Solar Scheme
- Launched to aid tribal farmers
- Nallamala Declaration
- To protect the rights and dignity of tribals
- Singareni Expansion
- Planning to expand Singareni on a global scale
- New Coal Mines
- Ready to extract 22 million tonnes of coal over 30 years
- Worker Insurance
- 1 crore accident insurance for Singareni workers