Hyderabad, Feb. 24 -- The Joint Action Committee of Telangana Employees, Gazetted Officers, Teachers, Workers and Pensioners (TGEJAC), on Tuesday, February 24, welcomed the Cabinet's decision to convert Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP) into a government department, saying that it will greatly benefit nearly 12,500 employees and 200 hospitals.

The committee noted that under the previous system, which was established under World Bank conditions, employees faced severe mental stress, delays in monthly salaries and a lack of access to other government facilities.

Now with the Cabinet's decision, all TVVP employees will receive monthly salaries and other benefits directly through the Treasury Department.

Additionally, TVVP staff nur...