The Telangana Congress government has announced two new welfare schemes aimed at providing financial aid and boosting self employment among minority communities. These schemes were launched by Minister for SC, ST & Minority Welfare, Adluri Laxman Kumar, under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
What the Schemes Offer
- Indiramma Minority Mahila Yojana: Offers ₹50,000 financial assistance to widows, divorcees, orphans, and unmarried women from minority communities, intended to help them start small businesses or support their livelihoods.
- Revanth Anna ka Sahara Miskeen la Kosam: Provides ₹1,00,000 aid to people from the Fakeer and Dudekula communities. The goal is to uplift communities who have been historically marginalized.
Implementation Details
- Total Allocation: ₹30 crore has been set aside for both schemes combined.
- Registration: Applications must be submitted online through the TGOBMMS portal. No offline applications will be accepted.
- Registration Window: The portal will remain open until October 6, 2025.
Why It Matters
- These schemes aim to promote financial inclusion and self reliance among minority women and marginalized communities.
- They address long standing concerns about economic disparities faced by communities like Fakeer and Dudekula.
- By focusing on self employment and livelihood, the programs could help reduce dependency and encourage skill or asset acquisition in communities that often miss out on state welfare schemes.
What to Watch
- How many applications come in, and whether the online only registration works smoothly, especially in rural or digitally under-served regions.
- How quickly funds are disbursed and whether beneficiaries actually see the promised support in time.
- Feedback from community leaders, especially from the Fakeer and Dudekula communities, to see whether the schemes reach them effectively.
