Congress Govt was people-centric in 1000 days of rule: TPCC chief
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president highlighted the government's achievements over its first 1,000 days, focusing on agricultural welfare and social justice. Key initiatives include massive crop loan waivers, increased agricultural subsidies, and expanded reservation policies for backward classes.
Why it matters
It reflects the political narrative of a regional government attempting to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive development and rural support.
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B. Mahesh Kumar Goud said farmers’ welfare remained at the centre of the government’s policies in the 1000 days of the Congress government’s rule , with the crop loans up to ₹2 lakh waived, providing relief to 25.35 lakh farmers by expending more than ₹20,000 crore.
He said the amount provided under Rythu Bharosa had reached ₹36,000 crore, while the assistance had been increased to ₹12,000 per acre. The government had spent ₹1.75 lakh crore on the agriculture sector, setting a record, Mr. Goud said. Another ₹30,000 crore had been spent on free agricultural power, while nearly ₹4,000 crore had been allocated as a bonus for fine varieties of paddy. About ₹3,500 crore had been spent on Rythu Bima, he added.
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