Kalvakuntla Kavitha, the president of Telangana Jagruthi and former member of the Telangana Legislative Council, has called on the Indian government to provide complete temporary tax relief on severance packages for tech employees laid off amid rising job insecurity. Currently, severance packages are taxed as 'profits in lieu of salary' under the Income Tax Act of 1961, which places a financial burden on employees at a time when they are already facing income loss. Kavitha argues that existing provisions for tax exemptions are inadequate and do not address the realities of sudden layoffs effectively. She believes a decisive, one-time policy response is necessary to support affected families during their transition. Kavitha also expressed her concerns about the increasing job insecurity within the technology sector, particularly in Hyderabad, highlighting recent layoffs that have impacted thousands of IT professionals. She warned that while advancements in artificial intelligence are essential, they should not come at the expense of workers' livelihoods, urging the government to develop a roadmap to safeguard these families.