Employee & Pensioner Unions Meet CM, Thank Him for Landmark Insurance and Health Decisions
Leaders of various employee and pensioner associations met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to express gratitude following the State Cabinet’s approval of two major welfare initiatives — ₹1.20 crore accident insurance coverage and a comprehensive cashless health scheme backed by a ₹1,056 crore annual corpus.
Union representatives described the decisions as a long-pending demand finally addressed, stating that the measures would provide financial and medical security to lakhs of government employees and pensioners across the state.
Accident Insurance and Health Security
The Cabinet recently approved accident insurance coverage of ₹1.20 crore for government employees and pensioners. In addition, a cashless Employee Health Scheme (EHS) with an annual fund allocation of ₹1,056 crore was cleared, enabling eligible beneficiaries to receive treatment without upfront payments.
According to official details, the scheme covers 1,998 medical conditions and will allow access to treatment in government hospitals as well as empanelled private institutions.
Unions Call It a Historic Step
Association leaders stated that the decisions would be remembered as a landmark in employee welfare history. They said extending cashless treatment for such a wide range of diseases offers substantial relief to families who previously faced financial stress during medical emergencies.
Union members further observed that prioritising employee welfare demonstrates administrative commitment and could serve as a model for other states.
Delegation Members
Those who met the Chief Minister included representatives from multiple employee and pensioner bodies such as Telangana Employees, Teachers and Pensioners Joint Action Committee leaders Maram Jagadeeshwar and Eluri Srinivasa Rao, P. Damodar Reddy (PRTU), Chava Ravi (UTF), K. Venkateshwarlu (TNGO), Upender Reddy (TGO), G. Sadananda Goud (STU), Damodar Reddy and Uma Devi (Pensioners), V. Ravinder Reddy (Revenue), Giri Srinivas Reddy (Secretariat), Khader (Fourth Class Employees), T. Lakshman (Excise), JAC Chairman V. Lachireddy, K. Ramakrishna (Deputy Collectors Association), S. Ramulu, Ramesh Paka, C.H. Srinivas (Tahsildars Association), Banala Ram Reddy, V. Bhiksham (Revenue Services Association), Dr. Nirmala, L. Dasharath (TGCPSU), Garike Upender Rao (GPO), Sugandhini (HMWSSB), Bhoomesh, Sunil and others.
Broader Welfare Focus
Employee representatives said the twin decisions reflect a broader focus on structured welfare reforms. They expressed hope that timely implementation, digital health card issuance and streamlined claim processing would ensure smooth rollout.
Officials have indicated that operational guidelines and implementation mechanisms will be finalised to ensure beneficiaries can access services without procedural delays.
The interaction concluded with union leaders reiterating their appreciation and expressing confidence that the schemes would significantly strengthen social security for employees and pensioners in Telangana.
