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Telangana Minister Harish Rao Calls for Salary Increase for Sanitation Workers
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 01:46 AM
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Telangana minister Harish Rao has urged the state government to raise the pay of sanitation workers, citing the need for better living standards.
Hyderabad, Telangana – State minister Harish Rao has formally appealed to the Telangana government to increase the salaries of sanitation workers employed across the state. Rao highlighted that the current wage structure does not reflect the cost of living and hampers the workers' ability to meet basic needs.
In his statement, Rao emphasized that sanitation staff form the backbone of urban hygiene and public health, and that a fair wage is essential to retain and motivate this workforce. He urged the finance department to review the existing pay scales and propose a timely revision.
The demand comes amid broader discussions on labour welfare in the state, with officials indicating that any salary revision will be examined in the upcoming budget session. Stakeholders, including municipal corporations, are expected to submit their recommendations to the government shortly.
In his statement, Rao emphasized that sanitation staff form the backbone of urban hygiene and public health, and that a fair wage is essential to retain and motivate this workforce. He urged the finance department to review the existing pay scales and propose a timely revision.
The demand comes amid broader discussions on labour welfare in the state, with officials indicating that any salary revision will be examined in the upcoming budget session. Stakeholders, including municipal corporations, are expected to submit their recommendations to the government shortly.