Telangana has become the first State to take up specific measures, including making budgetary allocation for the welfare of Brahmin community, the elite in the Hindu caste hierarchy.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Urban Development K Taraka Rama Rao on Monday laid foundation stone for Brahmana Sadan, a community centre building in Gopanapalli in the outskirts of Hyderabad. He said that the building to be constructed over an area of nearly six acres at a cost of Rs 10 crore will have many facilities. It will serve as a hostel for the Brahmin students pursuing higher education and also meet various community needs. The building will also have a library and study centre. State Government had allotted land for the building.
“Our Chief Minister KCR is a friend of the Brahmins and he is working hard for their welfare,” Rama Rao said.
“He is known for keeping his word and fulfill promises.”
KTR pointed out that the State Government has allocated Rs 100 crore for the welfare of Brahmins.
It is for thefirst time that a Government in the State made such allocation for Brahmins.
While so far, the Government has been devising schemes and programmes for the welfare of Dalits, tribals, Backward Classes and minorities, Telangana has also started focusing on the other social groups, including Brahmins who constitute 2% of the State population.