Telangana government claims itself as the second wealthiest state in the country but then is struggling to clear arrears of fee reimbursement, crop loan waiver, Aarogyasri etc. The Cash-strapped government even though will not agree in public is under severe stress and is looking at alternative ways to make money to tide over its financial crisis.
It is said that the Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary to identify the sources to increase income. Departments were asked to prepare a report on the funds of various departments that have got stuck due to legal cases, revenue that can be earned through the sale of lands, plugging of revenue leakages, fund allotment to the government’s flagship programs etc.
While the government claims all revenue generating departments witnessing over 30 percent growth rate over last year, there are mounting arrears of welfare schemes bringing disrepute to his government. Complete details are being pulled up to find out what exactly is going wrong to prevent coming under attack from the Opposition and various social organizations.
