Telangana Cabinet Approves ₹5 Lakh Family Insurance Scheme Launching November 19

The Telangana government will launch a ₹5 lakh life insurance scheme for eligible families on November 19 in Siddipet, coinciding with Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Applications will be collected by Indiramma committees between November 20 and 30, with processing handled by Tahsildars and gram panchayat secretaries.

The Cabinet also authorized the creation of separate SC and ST Commissions, each featuring five members and a chairman. Additionally, officials approved 136 new judicial posts, amended the Survey and Boundaries Act to shorten appeal timelines to 30 days, and planned Deepavali celebrations across 2.25 lakh Indiramma houses.

Editor's note: Well-summarized cabinet decisions; provides a clear overview of the insurance scheme and administrative changes.