CM to launch Bala Bharosa and Pranama schemes

RSD-Telangana news: The state government is taking another step forward with the aim of empowering persons with disabilities. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will launch the prestigious Bala Bharosa and Pranama schemes, designed by the government for persons with disabilities, the elderly, and children in the state, on the 12.01.2026. The government has allocated Rs. 50 crore for the empowerment of persons with disabilities. As part of this, assistive devices worth Rs. 43.22 crore will be distributed to 7,000 eligible beneficiaries. Retrofitted motorized vehicles, battery-operated tricycles, wheelchairs, laptops, hearing aids, and mobile phones will be provided. It is noteworthy that this is the first time such a large amount of funds has been allocated in a single financial year since the establishment of the Disabled Persons’ Welfare Corporation.

Pranama – Multi-Service Day Care Centers for the Elderly

The government has sanctioned 37 Pranama day care centers across the state for the mental well-being and care of the elderly. Two centers each are being established in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Hanamkonda districts, and one each in the remaining 29 districts. These centers, which will operate from 9 AM to 6 PM, will have a library, indoor games, TV, and computers with internet access. Beneficiaries will be provided with free snacks and hot meals. The government has sanctioned Rs. 12.48 lakh for the establishment and maintenance of each center.

Bala Bharosa for the bright future of children:

The government has launched the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme as a prestigious initiative with the aim of identifying disabilities in children under five years of age at an early stage and providing appropriate treatment. Anganwadi teachers will conduct primary screening. Children identified with problems will be referred for medical examinations through primary health centers or RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram). The government will provide free surgeries, therapy, and rehabilitation services to children who need them. Through this, the government aims to build a disability-free Telangana.