Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Telangana Expands Welfare and Education Support for SC, ST Communities
Telangana’s government says it wants to help poor students and young people from SC and ST communities.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said education costs will be supported.
A programme called Rajiv Yuva Vikasam will provide money to help eligible young people start small businesses.
Its first assistance phase is planned for 19 November.
The government is also planning mechanised kitchens in SC residential schools.
These kitchens are intended to provide nutritious food to students.
Officials will track former students and study how current students are progressing.
The government also wants more career-focused courses and new Ekalavya schools.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed Telangana’s commitment to SC and ST welfare.
The first phase of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam will begin on 19 November, offering initial aid for self-employment units costing up to Rs 1 lakh.
The government has allocated Rs 25 crore for mechanised kitchens in SC residential schools.
Officials will prepare a 10-year alumni database and study student progress with the Centre for Economic and Social Studies.
Proposals include industry-oriented courses in 30 SC degree colleges and 26 Ekalavya schools.
- Who
- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and the Telangana government.
- What
- The government announced measures supporting SC and ST welfare, education, student nutrition, and youth self-employment.
- When
- The first phase of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam is scheduled for 19 November; a kitchen action plan is due within 15 days.
- Where
- Telangana, including SC residential schools, SC degree colleges, and proposed Ekalavya schools.
- Why
- To support the future of poor and Bahujan populations, improve education and nutrition, and encourage self-employment among SC and ST youth.
- Programme
- Rajiv Yuva Vikasam
- First assistance phase
- Scheduled to begin on 19 November
- Self-employment assistance
- Initial aid for units costing up to Rs 1 lakh
- Kitchen allocation
- Rs 25 crore for mechanised kitchens in SC residential schools
- Alumni database
- A database covering residential-school alumni from the last 10 years
- Proposed college courses
- New industry-oriented courses in 30 SC degree colleges
- Proposed schools
- 26 Ekalavya schools, subject to approval from the Centre