Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka issued the orders, and the Finance Department released the bills.
- The amount covers gratuity, General Provident Fund dues, surrender leave encashment, and employee advances.
- The government previously pledged roughly Rs 700 crore each month to clear arrears, with at least that amount released consistently since August.
- Telangana Today reported the release followed the BRS raising the issue in the State Assembly and demanding immediate payments.
- Employee unions continue to seek rollout of the promised health scheme and health cards, as the Cabinet approved a health insurance trust funded by matched Rs 500 monthly contributions.