School uniforms, student kit tenders fiasco: Telangana Govt asserts due diligence followed
The Telangana government has defended its procurement process for school uniforms and student kits, dismissing allegations of a ₹2,000 crore scam by opposition leaders. Officials stated that tenders worth ₹687 crore were finalized through a transparent, competitive bidding process involving public sector corporations.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights political tensions regarding public fund management and the transparency of government procurement processes in state welfare programs.
On the defensive after Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leaders alleged large‑scale irregularities in the supply of school uniforms and student kits for government‑run residential and welfare institutions, the Telangana Government has asserted that due diligence was followed in finalising tenders worth ₹687 crore.
The article presents both the opposition's allegations and the government's detailed rebuttal, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in