Chief Minister Revanth Reddy pledged to transform one crore women into millionaires during his tenure.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has stated that the state government aims to increase membership in women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to one crore by 2034. According to reports from The Economic Times and India Today, the Chief Minister intends to promote these members as 'Crorepati' to ensure economic empowerment.
Speaking at an interactive programme in Vikarabad on Sunday, Reddy noted that 70 lakh women have already joined SHGs. He said his life would be fulfilled if he helped one crore women become millionaires during his tenure.
The Chief Minister highlighted several initiatives, including the facilitation of Rs 79,000 crore in bank-linked loans for women over 34 months. He mentioned that women are now involved in ventures such as petrol bunks, solar power generation, and managing Indiramma Canteens in government offices.
Reddy also noted that women stitching uniforms for government school students are generating business worth Rs 150 to 200 crore annually. Additionally, the government has sanctioned 4.5 lakh new pensions, with 3.5 lakh granted to widows and single women.
The Chief Minister also referenced welfare measures such as Indiramma housing registered in women's names, 200 units of free electricity, and free RTC bus travel for 37 lakh women daily. He urged women to ensure their daughters pursue higher education to transform their lives.
