Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged state government employees to work one additional hour each day to increase revenue [1, 2].
The proposal seeks to accelerate the development of the state and generate funds that the administration can redirect toward employee welfare [1, 2]. This move signals a push for higher productivity across the state's civil service to address fiscal goals.
Reddy linked the request for extra labor to his own professional conduct. He said, "I have not taken a leave in the past 30 months" [1]. By highlighting his own record, the chief minister framed the request as a shared commitment to public service.
Alongside the call for extended hours, the chief minister announced the implementation of a new accident-insurance scheme for all government staff [1, 2]. This benefit is intended to provide a safety net for employees as they carry out their duties.
Reddy said the additional hour of work would help the state achieve its development targets more efficiently [1, 2]. The administration believes that increased operational hours will directly correlate to higher revenue generation for the Telangana state government [1, 2].
“"I have not taken a leave in the past 30 months."”
This initiative reflects an effort by the Telangana government to increase state capacity and revenue without implementing immediate tax hikes or austerity measures. By tying the request to the Chief Minister's personal work ethic and offering an insurance benefit, the administration is attempting to mitigate potential labor dissatisfaction while pushing for higher output from the public sector.
