Government Revenue Insufficient, Monthly Income Falling Short: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the government is facing a severe revenue shortage, with the current monthly income being inadequate to meet the state's financial requirements. Speaking at the launch of the Telangana Gazetted Officers Association diary and calendar, Revanth Reddy highlighted the ongoing financial challenges and assured that it would take some more time to stabilize the state’s economy.

During his address, the Chief Minister pointed out that the Congress government, after assuming power, has been ensuring the timely disbursal of salaries on the first of every month. However, he acknowledged that certain issues remain unresolved due to financial constraints. “The government is currently receiving a monthly revenue of ₹18,500 crore, but the minimum requirement stands at ₹22,500 crore,” he explained, adding that it will take more time to bring about significant changes in the financial situation.

Revanth Reddy assured government employees that their issues would be addressed and resolved in due course. He urged employees not to resort to protests and strikes, emphasizing that problems can be solved through dialogue. He accused certain political leaders of instigating protests for political gain and cautioned that employees would ultimately suffer if they followed such leaders.

Regarding the demand for regularization of contract employees, Revanth Reddy acknowledged the intent to regularize them but highlighted the legal and procedural hurdles involved. He specifically noted that outsourcing employees under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program cannot be regularized due to existing regulations. “If we proceed with regularization in violation of rules, it will lead to legal complications in the courts,” he warned. He further remarked that insisting on regularization without legal feasibility would only aggravate the issue rather than solve it.