Nagarkurnool, Oct. 14 -- The Telangana government has transferred Rs 1,64,431 crore directly into people's bank accounts through welfare schemes over the past three years, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Wednesday, October 14.

He claimed no family had been left out of the Congress government's schemes and said he was ready to debate the figures with anyone.

Bhatti laid the foundation stones for work worth Rs 74.82 crore in Achampet, including a 220/33 kV substation at Mannanur.

The state had set aside Rs 90,000 crore for roads, he said, and each district would get a development plan based on its rivers, minerals, tourism potential and workforce.

Welfare reach

According to the Deputy CM, 1.06 crore of Telangana's...