Hyderabad, June 23 -- Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday, June 22 asked officials to implement methods to increase non-tax revenue.

He stressed the need for responsible and revenue-focused governance to sustain the government's extensive welfare commitments.

Chairing a review meeting at the Telangana secretariat, Vikramarka highlighted that the state government is rolling out welfare schemes worth Rs 33,600 crore, including Rythu Bharosa, Mahalakshmi, free electricity, Indiramma Housing, and loan waivers, without discontinuing any programs initiated by the previous administration.

He further said that Telangana lost major revenue in 2023-24, particularly from the Outer Ring Road and excise duties. To bridge thi...