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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Women SHGs-led businesses expand across diverse sectors : Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
Minister for Revenue, Housing and Information & Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that empowering one crore women to become millionaires has been the top priority of the Congress government. He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the new bus stand at an estimated cost of Rs 5.50 crore under the Kakatiya Thermal Power Station (KTPP)'s CSR initiative in Chelpur of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on Monday. IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and others were present. Mr. Reddy said that special focus is being laid to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship among women through skill development and training to enable them to achieve financial independence. The women self-help groups (SHGs)-led businesses expanded manifold under the Congress government. Women SHGs are treading the path of financial independence by leasing out buses to the TGSRTC, running petrol bunks, paddy procurement centres, mahila canteens among other businesses across diverse sectors, he said. He added that the disbursement of interest-free loans to women SHGs and other financial inclusion initiatives are a testament to the Congress government's commitment to the economic empowerment of women. Earlier, the ministers inaugurated the new police station building in the mandal headquarters of Gori Kothapally and a skill development training centre under the aegis of the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) in Bhupalpally town.
United News of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana leads nation in providing housing for the poor: Minister Ponguleti
Hyderabad, June 30 (UNI) Telangana is emerging as a national leader in providing housing for the poor through the ambitious Indiramma Housing Scheme, said State Revenue, Housing and Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy today. Reviewing the progress of the scheme with officials, Minister Ponguleti stated that no other government in the country has taken up house construction for the poor at a unit cost of Rs 5 lakh. He emphasised that houses are being constructed for all eligible individuals in the state, regardless of whether they are covered under central schemes, an official statement said. 'To empower the poor and ensure dignified living, the Indiramma government is building homes for all, with a vision to eliminate huts in the state,' the Minister said. He credited Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's leadership and commitment to the welfare of the underprivileged for the rapid progress of the housing initiative. So far, three lakh houses have been sanctioned across Telangana, with 1.23 lakh currently under various stages of construction. The government has set a target to build 4.5 lakh Indiramma houses this year, at a cost of Rs 22,500 crore, covering 3,500 houses in each Assembly constituency. To ease the burden on beneficiaries, the government is also providing 40 metric tons of sand free of cost for each house. Minister Ponguleti added that funds for the construction are being deposited directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries every Monday, ensuring transparency and timeliness. He urged officials to accelerate efforts in urban areas, directing them to identify suitable land and prepare action plans for cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Nalgonda. The Minister also stressed the need for improved performance in some districts in both sanctioning and executing the housing projects. 'Indiramma houses are not just structures—they are a symbol of dignity, stability, and a new beginning for thousands of families,' Ponguleti added. UNI VV RN
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Minister urges vigilance as Covid-19 cases rise
Nuzvid (Eluru district): Minister for Housing and Information & Public Relations, Kolusu Parthasarathy on Sunday urged the public to remain vigilant amid a rise in Covid-19 cases across the country. The Minister addressing the media advised against large gatherings and stressed the mandatory use of masks and adherence to social distancing at railway stations, bus stands and airports. He also advised elderly individuals and pregnant women to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. Furthermore, he emphasised that Covid-19 tests are compulsory for all international arrivals. The Minister instructed health officials to ensure the availability of masks and PPE kits and to remain alert. He directed government agencies to be prepared to handle any situation, specifically ordering government hospitals to make all necessary arrangements for combating Covid-19 and ensuring the availability of medical equipment for improved treatment. He called for officers to work with special supervision and coordination. Parthasarathy also directed government officials at the village and mandal levels to raise public awareness about Covid-19 and ensure people take appropriate precautions. He highlighted the importance of field supervision and conducting all types of medical tests. He concluded by stating that the Covid-19 pandemic can be overcome if everyone uses masks, practices sanitation and takes adequate precautions.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Parthasarathy oversees pension distribution
Agiripalli (Eluru District): Minister for Housing and Information & Public Relations, Kolusu Parthasarathy, made an unannounced visit to observe the NTR Bharosa pension distribution programme conducted by secretariat staff in Agiripalli on Saturday. During his visit, Minister Parthasarathy personally distributed pensions to several beneficiaries. It was announced that a total of Rs 113 crore has been released for 2,58,804 pension beneficiaries in Eluru district. The June month's pension disbursement was notably advanced by one day. Minister Parthasarathy highlighted that 'only the TDP government can ensure the distribution of pensions as promised during the elections.' Secretariat staff and mandal coalition leaders participated in the programme.
