The Telangana government has appointed Justice Umadevi as the Chief Commissioner of the Senior Citizen Commission. The orders for this appointment were issued in Hyderabad on October 20, 2026.
Shruti Ojha, Secretary of the Women and Child Welfare Department, released GO 23 on Monday. The government order clarifies that Justice Umadevi will serve for three years from the date she assumes her duties.
The Secretary's order also mentioned that two additional commissioners will be appointed to the commission shortly. An announcement regarding these appointments is expected soon.
The state government passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Act 2026 in the Assembly this March. This act aims to provide social and financial security for elderly parents.
The government will soon issue the commission's guidelines. These guidelines will direct the implementation of the act.
