Hyderabad, July 31 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced the sanctioning of pensions to all patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia in the state from August 15.

The Officials were ordered to identify eligible persons and initiate the process immediately, ensuring relief to the affected families through the pensions.

During a review meeting of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development departments attended by Minister Seetakka and senior officials, the Chief Minister directed officials to identify all eligible beneficiaries and immediately initiate the process to provide relief to affected families through the pension scheme.

The Chief Minister also decided to extend pensions to all widows, s...