Telangana Boosts Welfare: Pensions Up to Rs 6,000, Free Bus for Disabled

• Telangana government plans to increase Aasara pension for persons with disabilities from Rs. 4,016 to Rs. 6,000.
• Pensions for elderly and other categories to rise from Rs. 2,016 to Rs. 4,000, benefiting 44 lakh people.
• Free bus travel for persons with disabilities is under discussion with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
• New junior/degree colleges for blind/deaf, extended Braille books, and free assistive devices are planned.
• Rs. 1 lakh incentive for disabled couples marrying under Kalyana Lakshmi scheme will continue.

Why It Matters: Telangana government is significantly enhancing welfare, increasing pensions and introducing new benefits for persons with disabilities.