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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Telangana.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Official state nodal department overseeing Business & Entrepreneurship schemes and citizen benefits in Telangana.

13Total Schemes
13Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 13 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana administers 13 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Chenetha Mitra Scheme Telangana (Yarn & Dye Input Subsidy for Weavers), Dalit Bandhu Scheme (100% Direct Capital Grant of ₹10 Lakh for SC Households), Dalit Bandhu Scheme Telangana, and 10 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://telangana.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.

Administered Programs (13)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2017

Chenetha Mitra Scheme Telangana (Yarn & Dye Input Subsidy for Weavers)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Direct 40% input subsidy on yarn, dyes, and chemicals transferred directly to handloom weavers bank accounts available across districts in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Dalit Bandhu Scheme (100% Direct Capital Grant of ₹10 Lakh for SC Households)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

100% direct, non-repayable capital financial grant of ₹10 Lakh per Dalit family for independent enterprise creation available across districts in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Dalit Bandhu Scheme Telangana

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Historic direct economic grant of ₹10,00,000 per family with zero bank loan linkage for Dalit families to start enterprises in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Dalita Bandhu Scheme Telangana (SC Economic Empowerment Grant)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Direct 100% grant of ₹10 Lakh per Scheduled Caste family with zero bank loan or mortgage liability verified from official government notifications.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2015

T-IDEA (Telangana State Industrial Development and Entrepreneur Advancement)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Capital investment subsidy of 25% to 35% (up to ₹1 Crore) and power tariff rebates for MSMEs setting up manufacturing units in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2014

T-PRIDE (Telangana State Program for Rapid Incubation of Dalit Entrepreneurs)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Affirmative industrial incentives offering 35% to 45% investment subsidy up to ₹75 Lakh and 100% stamp duty rebate for SC/ST MSMEs in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2015

T-PRIDE Scheme (Programme for Rapid Incubation of Dalit & Adivasi Entrepreneurs)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

35% to 45% capital investment subsidy and 100% stamp duty and power tariff reimbursement for SC/ST industrialists available across districts in Telangana.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2016

Telangana Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Incentive Policy

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Premier defense industrial policy providing 20% capital subsidy, anchor unit incentives, and dedicated precision engineering parks (Adibatla) for aerospace component manufacturers.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy (EV Subsidies Scheme)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Clean mobility incentive offering 100% road tax and registration fee exemption on the first 2 Lakh electric two-wheelers and 20,000 commercial electric autos.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2015

Telangana Genome Valley & Life Sciences Promotion Policy Subsidies

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Asia's leading life sciences cluster providing 25% R&D capital grants, effluent treatment subsidies, and clinical trials support across 200+ global biotech and vaccine manufacturers.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2017

Telangana Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) Warangal Investment Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Integrated fiber-to-fashion ecosystem offering 1,200 acres of developed plug-and-play land, 25% capital investment subsidy, and power tariff discounts for global apparel manufacturers.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2014

Telangana State Industrial Project Approval (TS-iPASS) Single Window Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

Statutory right to industrial clearance issuing all factory clearances, environmental consents, power sanctions, and building permissions within a guaranteed 15 to 30 days.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2014

Telangana T-IDEA (Industrial Development and Entrepreneur Advancement Scheme)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana

General industrial incentives providing 20% to 30% capital investment subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs, 25% power tariff rebate, and 100% stamp duty reimbursement for manufacturing MSMEs.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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