Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Takeover and New Welfare Schemes
The Telangana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, made several landmark decisions during its latest meeting. In a move to streamline urban mobility, the government approved the takeover of the 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for approximately ₹15,000 crore. This decision is aimed at meeting central government conditions for a joint venture in Phase-II expansion, ensuring a single entity manages the entire network.
Focusing on social security, the Cabinet rolled out a first-of-its-kind Accident Insurance Scheme for government employees and pensioners. Under this plan, families will receive ₹1.20 crore in the event of an employee’s accidental death, with the government bearing the full premium cost. Additionally, a comprehensive Cashless Health Scheme was cleared, set to benefit over 17 lakh people, including regular staff and their dependents.
The political calendar for the year is now set, with the 2026-2027 Budget Session officially scheduled to run from March 16 to March 30. This session is expected to be a high-stakes environment, as opposition leader K.T. Rama Rao has already issued an open letter demanding full budgetary allocations for the “Six Guarantees.”
On the security front, the state achieved a major breakthrough with the surrender of top Maoist leaders Devji and Malla Raji Reddy in Hyderabad today. Carrying multi-crore bounties, their return to the mainstream marks a significant point in the anti-Naxal operations ahead of the national deadline to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism.
Finally, administrative upgrades are underway at the Dr MCR HRD Institute, which serves as the Chief Minister’s camp office. A ₹9.08 crore tender has been invited for high-level security enhancements, including reinforced walls and watchtowers, reflecting the intensified focus on VVIP safety and infrastructure development.
