Telangana has become a role model in uplifting Dalits by introducing Dalit Bandhu scheme in the State. The state govt deposited funds in the accounts of 36,392 beneficiaries under the scheme.

The State Cabinet has decided to expand the scheme this year. This year, the scheme will be applicable to over 1,77,00 beneficiaries in 118 constituencies with 1500 families in each constituency.

In the first phase in this year, a total of 59,000 families will be benefited at the rate of 500 people per constituency. As many as 10,803 units were ground in 118 constituencies benefiting