Telangana to Deduct 10% Salary of Govt Employees Neglecting Parents

• Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced a new law to deduct 10-15% of state government employees' salaries if they neglect their elderly parents.
• The deducted amount will be directly transferred to the parents' bank accounts to ensure their financial well-being.
• This initiative aims to ensure dignity and security for parents, especially the elderly, and address the moral responsibility of employees.
• Telangana plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Budget session, similar to Assam's PRANAM Act, which mandates care for dependent parents.
• CM Reddy also launched 'Pranaam Day Care Centres' for senior citizens, allocating Rs 50 crore for 37 such facilities.

Why It Matters: Telangana government to enforce salary deductions for employees neglecting parents, ensuring financial support and dignity for elders.