Hyderabad, May 1: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has announced that his government is implementing a range of welfare schemes aimed at improving the living standards of workers and farmers. His comments were made on International Workers Day, also known as May Day.
In his statement, the Chief Minister extended his greetings to all hardworking workers and professional workers who contribute to the development of society through their labor. He emphasized that wealth is created in the world only through the hard work and sacrifices of such individuals, which form the foundation of the universe’s strong building.
KCR stated that his government provides financial assistance to the families of workers who have died in accidents. In case of death, the government pays Rs 6 lakh to the affected family. From 2014 to 2023, the government has extended Rs 223 crore in assistance to 4,001 families affected by such accidents. Additionally, in the event of disability due to an accident, Rs 5 lakh each is being provided, and a total of 504 disabled workers have received Rs 8.9 crore in assurance.
The Chief Minister further noted that the government provides maternity benefits to women, with Rs 30,000 paid for two deliveries. From 2014 to date, Rs 280 crore in assistance has been provided to 35,796 families for this purpose. In the event of a worker’s death due to any cause, the government pays Rs 1 lakh to their family, with Rs 94 crore already paid to 1,49,536 dependents of workers. The government has also spent Rs 98 crore for the funeral of 39,797 deceased workers.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government spent Rs 1,005 crore on various programs. The Chief Minister promised to continue these efforts to bring qualitative change to workers’ lives in the entire country with the same spirit that labor welfare programs are being implemented in Telangana.
