Telangana Govt launches Dalit Bandhu Scheme, Rs 10 lakh for every family

Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao announced that every Dalit family in the State is eligible for the Dalit Bandhu scheme and will get Rs 10 lakh. He said, "There are no restrictions for it. Every family will get Rs 10 lakh even though they are government employees."

"We are giving Rytu Bandhu to them, then why not Dalit Bandhu and the no need to pay a single rupee back to the government or bank. It’s a 100 per cent subsidy scheme. Existing welfare schemes like pensions, ration cards will be continued even after giving Dalit Bandhu", he added.

He further added, "We have chosen Shalapally since the Rytu Bandhu started here and it is a very successful programme. Now, there are about 17 lakh Dalit families are there in the State. We are ready to spend about Rs 1.80 lakh crore for them. We will allocate Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 crore in every budget and will complete it in 3 to 4 years. The poorest of the poor will be benefitted first. I am requesting government employees, retired people and the rich people in Dalits to take the benefit in the last."

KCR appealed to people, "Beneficiaries can choose their own business according to their knowledge and experience. If they want help, the district collector will assist you. Save the money which you earn from your business. Make Rs 20 lakh in a year with this Rs 10 lakh." 

He also stated, "We have taken up successful schemes Rytu Bandhu, Kalyana Lakshmi, old-age pension of Rs 2016, 24 hours uninterrupted power, Kaleswaram project, Mission Bhageeratha and many more. We are sure that the Dalit Bandhu too a success."