Hyderabad, Oct. 16 -- The Telangana government will prepare a preliminary draft of the proposed Rohith Vemula Telangana Bill within three months to strengthen legal safeguards for students and address caste-based discrimination in universities and higher educational institutions, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Friday.

Chairing the second meeting of the Committee of Senior Civil Servants at the Secretariat, Bhatti directed officials to formulate a clear action plan and complete the drafting process within the stipulated deadline.

The preliminary draft must be submitted to the committee for further examination, he said.

The proposed legislation aims to protect students' rights, ensure equal opportunities and prevent ...