Adluri Laxman took office as the minister. He is in charge of SC, ST, minority welfare, and empowerment of persons with disabilities. He approved funds for self-employment units and SHGs. He also aimed to increase Ambedkar Overseas Education Scheme beneficiaries. He sanctioned funds for tribal educational institutions repair and Medaram jatara works. Post navigation Man booked for vandalising fertility clinic in Hyderabad over insurance; films inside sterile zone Mason beaten to death on Delhi-Saharanpur train; 10-km assault over seat dispute; 5 arrested