Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka made it clear: the state government will not bend on its promise to safeguard employees’ health. In a high-stakes review meeting Sunday, he stressed that the Employees’ Health Scheme (EHS) remains a top priority—and implementation will be rigorous, not relaxed.

Key facts

  • 354 private hospitals already empanelled under EHS
  • Additional hospitals included via deemed-empanelment
  • Health card issuance to be expedited
  • Meeting attended by Chief Secretary, health officials, union leaders

A Decade of Delays Addressed

Bhatti didn’t mince words. He alleged that for nearly ten years, successive governments had overlooked employees’ welfare. Now, that inattention ends. He cautioned senior officers against treating the scheme casually—this isn’t paperwork; it’s people’s well-being.

Rollout Under Scrutiny

Officials were directed to meet with hospital management promptly, ensuring the scheme runs smoothly from registration to treatment. The goal: no gaps, no excuses. With 354 hospitals already onboard and more joining through deemed empanelment, the infrastructure is building—but Bhatti wants it working flawlessly.

Who Was in the Room

The meeting drew key figures: Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, JAD Special Chief Secretary Mahesh Dutt Ekka, Health Principal Secretary Christina, Home Secretary Mogita Rana, and EHS CEO Hanumanthu. Employee union leaders also joined, signaling collective buy-in.