TelanganaHaj PilgrimsMinority WelfareChief Minister A. Revanth ReddyState Government
Telangana Govt to Bear Additional Haj Costs, Establish Minority Colleges
Published: May 8, 2026
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the State Government will bear the additional financial burden on Haj pilgrims this year, arising from increased air travel costs due to the West Asia crisis. The government will ensure pilgrims are not subjected to hardship and will absorb the extra expenditure.
The Chief Minister made the announcement while flagging off buses carrying pilgrims at the Haj House on Friday. He also recalled the government's support to the bereaved families of the Saudi Arabia bus accident, sanctioning compensation of ₹5 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
During a high-level review meeting on minority welfare, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of special Degree colleges for minorities in the headquarters of erstwhile districts. These institutions will focus on skill development and Artificial Intelligence training instead of merely offering conventional degree courses.
The government will also formulate a dedicated incentive programme for minority students and mentor minority candidates selected for Group-1, Group-2 and Group-3 services. The Chief Minister instructed officials to construct a mosque, church, and gurudwara alongside a temple as part of the Musi rejuvenation project.
The court or relevant authorities are not involved in this decision, but the government will take immediate steps to implement these announcements. The Minority Welfare Minister and Government Adviser were present during the meeting, and the implementation of these decisions will be monitored by the state government.