Hyderabad, March 20 -- Congress MLC Amer Ali Khan has welcomed the Telangana government's decision to allocate Rs.3,591 crore for the Minority Welfare Department in the 2025-26 budget, calling it a major step towards the socio-economic empowerment of minorities.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, he praised the Rs.840 crore earmarked for minority self-employment schemes, describing it as a historic move that would help unemployed youth achieve financial independence.

Amer Ali Khan also lauded the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme, which provides financial assistance of up to Rs.4 lakh for unemployed individuals from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. He said the scheme would encourage entrepreneurship and job creation.Highlighting the gover...