Telangana Orders MLAs and MPs to Recommend CMRF Cases Only from Their Own Constituencies
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:16 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
An officer on special duty, Vemula Srinivas, announced that Telangana lawmakers must now forward Chiranjeevi Rural Medical Fund (CMRF) applications exclusively from their constituencies, rejecting out‑of‑area requests. To date, 4.56 lakh CMRF cheques have been issued, though a few delays remain. The policy aims to streamline fund allocation and curb misuse.
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