When Responsibility Found Its True Meaning: Telangana’s Heartfelt Step for Parents

The morning in Hyderabad felt different that day.Amid the usual buzz of the city, a new wave of news was spreading across government offices. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had made an announcement —from now on, every government employee would have to take the responsibility of caring for their parents seriously. Those who failed to do so might face salary deductions. The state government is preparing a new law —under which government employees who neglect their parents could see 10 to 15 percent of their salary deducted, and that amount would be directly transferred to their parents’ bank accounts.

The announcement was made during a public event at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad, where 783 newly appointed Group-II officers also received their appointment letters. But this story wasn’t just about a law. It was about the families — where aging parents sit quietly in corners, their eyes filled with a silent longing.

“This step is not meant to punish anyone, but to strengthen the values of respect and gratitude toward our elders. Parents have sacrificed their entire lives for their children —it is our duty to honor that sacrifice.”– A.Revanth Reddy

The entire city was talking about it. Young officers were wondering —Would this just become another rule, or would it truly change how we think? Some called their grandparents that evening, some decided to spend more time with their parents. Telangana took inspiration from Assam’s PRANAM Act, but shaped it in its own way — in its own soil, for its own people. And that was the beauty of it —a reform born not from law, but from the heart. Across the streets of Hyderabad, a quiet message was spreading: “Caring for your parents is no longer just a habit — it’s a responsibility.” And when we fulfill that responsibility, we’re not just doing our duty —we’re keeping humanity alive. And somewhere, in many homes, people realized.

Sometimes, it’s the smallest steps that begin the biggest change.

“Respect and gratitude for parents — should it be a law or a personal choice? Telangana has made it mandatory for government employees. What’s your take? Let’s discuss in the comments!”