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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Women's self-confidence is foundation of societal progress: MLA
Nagarkurnool: 'Women'sself-confidence is the foundation of societal progress, and the state government is laying a strong foundation for the economic empowerment of women,' said Nagarkurnool MLA Dr Rajesh Reddy. 'The honour and respect of women is a key goal of the government,' added Achampet MLA Dr Vamshikrishna. The Indira Mahila Shakti celebrations were held in a grand and festive manner on Sunday at the Teegala Venkata Swamy Kalyana Mandapam in the district headquarters. During the event, cheques worth Rs 14.22 crores were distributed through bank linkage to 254 women self-help groups in the Nagarkurnool constituency. Additionally, cheques worth Rs 3.03 crores were distributed to 2,568 SHG members, Rs 50 lakh accident insurance cheques to five members, and loan insurance cheques worth Rs 17.40 lakhs to 28 members. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rajesh said that women's self-confidence is the true driving force behind a progressive society. He emphasized that in the Indiramma people's government, women are being encouraged and empowered across all sectors through the implementation of numerous welfare schemes. Women's development and self-reliance are considered the cornerstones of Telangana's future. The government is prioritizing self-employment opportunities, strengthening self-help groups, and improving access to education and healthcare. MLA Dr Vamshikrishna recalled that in 1992, then-Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao introduced the DWCRA scheme for women's economic upliftment. In 1996, then-Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu rebranded it as the 'Velugu' scheme, and from 2004 to 2014, Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy continued it under the name IKP (Indira Kranthi Patham), playing a key role in promoting women's development.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP aims at creating 30,000 new women entrepreneurs
Tadepalli: The state government is committed to economically empower women and cultivate them into successful entrepreneurs, said principal secretary, municipal administration and urban development, S Suresh Kumar. Following Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's directives, the government is aiming at creating over 30,000 women entrepreneurs this financial year, transforming them into business owners with a turnover of Rs 1 crore. Suresh Kumar addressed the state-level Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (LEAP) organised by Mission for Eradication of Poverty in Municipal Areas (Mepma) here on Tuesday. He said that the LEAP programme is instrumental in strengthening women financially by unearthing their entrepreneurial skills and molding them into formidable business leaders. Mppma's efforts in this regard are invaluable. He also addressed a common misconception among many women that participating in the LEAP audit would disqualify their families from government welfare schemes. He reassured them that this is not true. Mempa managing director N Tej Bharat urged Mempa staff to work tirelessly to financially empower women and help them achieve recognition as business owners. He stressed that merely providing loans is not enough; staff must also offer advice and support for their business growth. Tej Bharat announced that the LEAP audit is in its final stages in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati corporations. He clarified that the audit aims at equipping women entrepreneurs with advanced business insights and encourage them. Several women entrepreneurs shared their experiences. Deepti Reddy from Vijayawada recounted her journey, stating she started a boutique with a Rs 2 lakh DWCRA loan and now employs 12 people, paying approximately Rs 5 lakh in salaries monthly. Ramadevi from Vijayawada, who established a semi-cooked chapati industry, expressed her joy at earning a stable monthly income. Hyma, another entrepreneur from Vijayawada, shared that she began a saree manufacturing unit with a Rs 60,000 DWCRA loan and has now achieved a turnover of Rs 3 crore. India SME Forum president Vinod Kumar, director general Sushma Mortania, Mepma additional Mission Director Naga Venkateswara Rao Kotipalli, project directors from all districts, India SME Forum director - training, skill and incubation, Bhavya Sharma, along with Mepma city Mission Managers, Cos participated.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Coalition govt's objective is inclusive devpt, says MLA
Thuggali (Kurnool district): Pathikonda MLA K E Shyam Kumar asserted that the primary objective of the coalition government was public welfare and inclusive development. Speaking on the third day of the 'Good Governance – First Step' initiative held at Marella village in Tuggali mandal on Monday, he emphasised the government's dedication to delivering transparent administration and welfare schemes at the grassroots level. As part of the programme, the MLA went door-to-door to personally explain the various welfare and development schemes being implemented by the coalition government. He enquired about the problems faced by each household and registered their grievances directly in the 'My TDP' app for swift resolution. He directed the concerned officials to address the complaints without delay. Addressing the public, MLA Shyam Kumar said the coalition government was committed to eradicating poverty and uplifting the underprivileged through enhanced support prices for crops, comprehensive crop insurance, free sand distribution, increased pensions, improved services under Aarogyasri, modernised PHCs, and initiatives like 'Talli Ki Vandanam' for students' mothers. He also highlighted reforms in school infrastructure, empowerment of women through DWCRA, free ration supply, enhanced women's safety, youth skill development, employment generation, drinking water projects, rural road development, and the creation of smart villages. He reiterated the coalition government's determination to accelerate the State's development over the next five years. The event saw active participation from TDP leaders, local cadres, and residents, reflecting the public's positive response to the initiative.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
‘Akshara Andhra' literacy drive targets 97,200 adults in Eluru
In a renewed push to improve adult literacy in Andhra Pradesh, Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi on Wednesday (July 9) called upon all stakeholders to participate in the government's flagship Ullas–Akshara Andhra programme. Aiming to make 97,200 adults literate during 2025–26, the initiative focuses on inclusive, structured training across the district. Addressing a meeting at the Collector's Bungalow, Ms. Vetri Selvi highlighted the district's past success in the programme, which earned Eluru the second rank in the State last year. She said the district has identified 3.16 lakh illiterates between the ages of 15–59 through the 2023 caste survey. Of these, 97,200 interested individuals have been shortlisted for phase I of the literacy campaign. The Collector emphasised the importance of inter-departmental coordination and directed officials to implement a comprehensive action plan to ensure Eluru tops the State in literacy rankings. As part of the campaign, each group of ten learners will be guided by a trained voluntary teacher. Training programmes for volunteers and resource persons will be held from July 21 to August 6, followed by 100 hours of instruction focusing on financial, digital, and functional literacy, with final assessments scheduled for March. Nodal Officer K.V.V. Satyanarayana noted that last year, 7,286 women from DWCRA groups in 27 mandals were successfully made literate. Senior officials from DRDA, ZP, Education, Panchayati Raj, ICDS, and MEPMA participated in the meeting.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister records complaints on ‘My TDP' App
Nandyal: Minister for Minority Welfare and Law NMD Farooq emphasised the government's mission, stating that support prices for crops, crop insurance, free borewells, pensions, improved services in PHCs, Talli Ki Vandanam for students' mothers, school modernisation, women empowerment through DWCRA, free ration, safety for women, skill development for youth, and drinking water and road infrastructure are all part of a broader plan to eliminate poverty and ensure inclusive growth. He participated in 'First step in good governance' programme at Saibaba Nagar in Nandyal's 24th ward on Wednesday. As part of the campaign, the Minister visited households and explained the development and welfare initiatives being provided by the coalition government. He enquired residents about local issues, and directly recorded complaints using 'My TDP' App. He instructed officials to ensure that the grievances received are resolved promptly. The Minister reaffirmed that within the first year itself, the government has fulfilled 80% of its promises and moving ahead with a vision for a progressive Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting significant development works already carried out in Nandyal constituency including roads, canals, and drinking water projects, he said the next four years will witness even greater transformation with planned investments. He assured that this is just the beginning, and the coalition government is committed to bringing development to every doorstep and finding solutions to every problem.
