Telangana to Deduct 10% Salary of Employees Neglecting Parents

• Telangana plans a law to deduct 10% of government employees' salaries if they neglect their parents, crediting it directly to the parents.
• Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the proposed legislation will be tabled in the upcoming Budget session.
• The draft bill includes a verification process for complaints from elderly parents regarding neglect.
• Other welfare initiatives include 'Pranaam' day-care centres for senior citizens and a new healthcare policy.
• A ₹50 crore budget is allocated for persons with disabilities, offering free assistive devices and a ₹2 lakh grant for newly married individuals with disabilities.

Why It Matters: Telangana government plans salary deductions for employees neglecting parents and introduces broad welfare initiatives.