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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Telangana.
Official state nodal department overseeing Women & Child Development schemes and citizen benefits in Telangana.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 19 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.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
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.
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.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana administers 19 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Aasara Pension for Widows and Single Women Telangana, KCR Kit and Amma Vodi Maternal Healthcare Scheme Telangana, Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadi Mubarak Scheme Telangana, and 16 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Monthly pension of ₹2,016 for widows, deserted women, and unmarried single women facing financial hardship provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Financial assistance of ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 plus newborn care kit containing 16 essential baby items for institutional deliveries.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
One-time financial marriage grant of ₹1,00,116 for unmarried brides from SC, ST, BC, EBC, and minority low-income families in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Direct financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 deposited into the mother bank account for the marriage of poor adult girls in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Direct marriage financial grant of ₹1,00,116 for brides from SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Minority families verified from official government notifications.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
100% free travel for all resident women, girls, and transgender persons in TSRTC Palle Velugu and Express buses available across districts in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Free zero-fare bus travel for all resident women, girls, and transgender persons in ordinary and express buses in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Universal 100% free bus travel across TSRTC buses, ₹2,500/month basic income grant, and subsidized ₹500 LPG gas cylinders for women in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Subsidized domestic LPG cylinder refill at ₹500 for white ration card families with state DBT reimbursement of balance cost.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Universal maternal health nutrition providing 'One Full Meal' with rice, dal sambar, green vegetables, 200 ml boiled milk, and boiled egg daily to pregnant and lactating mothers across 35,700 Anganwadis.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Universal adolescent health program distributing free sanitary napkins, iron-folic acid tablets, and personal hygiene kits to 8 Lakh girl students in government schools and Gurukulams.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Girl child empowerment creating a fixed deposit of ₹1,00,000 for families with a single girl child, maturing into financial security upon her completing 18 years and Class 12.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Dignified marriage financial assistance providing ₹1,00,116 direct cash grant to the mother of poor SC, ST, and BC brides who have completed 18 years of age.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Universal mobility freedom providing 100% free bus travel for all women, girls, and transgender persons across all TSRTC Palle Velugu, Express, and City Ordinary buses.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Livelihood enterprise initiative allotting government office canteens, bus station food courts, and solar power maintenance contracts exclusively to women SHG federations.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Pioneering specialized police division deploying 100+ covert plainclothes teams with body-worn cameras to eliminate eve-teasing, cyber-harassment, and stalking across Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Marriage welfare assistance providing ₹1,00,116 direct financial grant to the mother of poor Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Parsi brides who have completed 18 years of age.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Micro-finance interest waiver reimbursing 100% bank loan interest for women self-help groups who repay bank linkage loans promptly, making effective borrowing interest 0%.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Safe affordable urban housing and on-site child crèche facilities for low and middle-income employed women in Hyderabad, Warangal, and district headquarters.