Telangana's Cabinet Approves New Initiatives
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The Telangana Cabinet has made several key decisions on Tuesday, including the distribution of new ration cards throughout the state as part of implementing six guarantees. The Cabinet has decided to soon issue a Government Order (GO) for the construction of Indiramma houses without any intermediaries, aiming to provide 456,000 houses in the first phase. Additionally, the Cabinet resolved to provide interest-free loans and insurance facilities up to Rs. 10 lakhs annually to women's organizations.
Approval was given for the establishment of 16 Backward Classes (BC) corporations and the revitalization of the Housing Corporation. The Cabinet has also decided to expedite employment processes for the candidates of the 2008 District Selection Committee (DSC). A budget of Rs. 22,500 crores has been allocated for the construction of 4.5 lakh Indiramma houses. An investigation into the previous government's electricity purchase from Chhattisgarh has been ordered.
Under the leadership of Justice L. Narasimha Reddy, an inquiry will be conducted regarding the electricity purchases. It has been announced that 93% of Rythu Bandhu funds will be disbursed within the next two days. The Cabinet has also decided to initiate an investigation into the Kaleshwaram project, led by retired judge Justice PC Chandra Ghosh, with a directive to complete the inquiry within 100 days.
