Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Telangana Aims for Thalassemia-Free Status and Inclusive Governance
The Telangana government is working hard to make the state free from a serious disease called Thalassemia.
They are testing many people and providing free treatment.
The government also wants to include transgender persons as corporators in civic bodies to give them a voice.
Additionally, they plan to introduce a law that deducts part of the salary of government employees who do not take care of their elderly parents.
The state is also setting up day care centers for senior citizens and will announce a health policy to provide medical treatment for all citizens.
Telangana aims to become India's first Thalassemia-free state through prevention and treatment efforts.
Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized pre-marital screening and genetic counseling.
The state government has screened over 11 lakh individuals and provides free treatment.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposed co-opting transgender persons as corporators in civic bodies.
The government plans to introduce a law to deduct 10-15% of the salary of government employees who neglect their elderly parents.
- Who
- Telangana government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
- What
- Efforts to make Telangana Thalassemia-free and include transgender persons in civic bodies
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To prevent genetic disorders, ensure representation, and care for the elderly
- State
- Telangana
- Minister
- Damodar Raja Narasimha
- Event
- Asian Thalassemia Conclave
- Screened Individuals
- 11 lakh
- New Day Care Centres
- 3 (Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar)
- Treatment Scheme
- Aarogyasri (cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh)
- Pension Promise
- For Thalassemia and Sickle Cell patients
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Proposed Law
- 10-15% salary deduction for neglecting elderly parents
- Health Policy
- To be announced in budget session
Sources
Health Minister calls for collective effort to make Telangana country’s first Thalassemia-free state
Nashik Launches 'Arunodaya' Campaign For Sickle Cell Screening From Jan 15 To Feb 7
Telangana CM Reddy suggests co-opting transgender persons as corporators in civic bodies
MP Dr C. N. Manjunath to inaugurate Thal Meet 2026 to advance thalassemia care and prevention
Telangana CM Suggests Appointing Transgenders as Corporators in Civic Bodies
Maharashtra Launches Arunoday Sickle Cell Campaign In Thane Under National Eradication Mission
Govt employees who neglect parents will have 10% of their salary diverted to parents’ bank account: Telangana CM Revanth
