Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the launch of ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ scheme in Hyderabad on Monday. TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and other Ministers are also seen.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ scheme on the Assembly premises on Monday, aiming to create self-employment opportunities for five lakh unemployed youth in the State. The government allocated ₹6,000 crore for the initiative, underscoring its commitment to youth empowerment and economic development.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Reddy fired back at the Opposition party leaders who claim he’s struggling to get a grip on the administration. “Is removing Ministers from the Cabinet or shuffling officers the only measure of good administration?’ he asked, emphasising that his administration has made significant progress as he is taking all the necessary corrective measures. His ultimate goal is to restore public trust in the government through transparency and accountability.
He emphasised that Rajiv Yuva Vikasam is a people-centric initiative rather than a political scheme, expressing gratitude to opposition MLAs for participating in the launch. The scheme marks a significant step forward empowering Telangana’s youth and fostering self-reliance through robust economic support.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the launch of ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ scheme in Hyderabad on Monday. TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and other Ministers are also seen.
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Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme will provide financial assistance ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹4 lakh to eligible beneficiaries. A list of beneficiaries will be announced on June 2, benefiting around 4,000 to 5,000 individuals in each Assembly constituency.
Highlighting his government’s schemes and policies, the Chief Minister emphasised the government’s focus on welfare. Mr Reddy reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stating that despite revenue constraints and debt burdens, austerity measures have been adopted to ensure effective governance.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka lauded the launch of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme, calling it a transformative initiative for the youth of Telangana. He highlighted that this is the first time ₹6,000 crore has been allocated at once for SC, ST, BC, and minority youth self-employment schemes in the State’s history.
Published – March 17, 2025 08:10 pm IST