Not even 15 lakhpatis in 15 months: BJP
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Not even 15 lakhpatis in 15 months: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:BJP Mahila Morcha president Dr Mekala Shilpa Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of deceiving women in Telangana with lofty promises of financial empowerment. She alleged that despite the government’s claim to make one crore self-help group members "crorepatis," not even 15 women had been made "lakhpatis" in the past 15 months of Congress rule. Addressing the media, Shilpa Reddy criticised Revanth Reddy’s announcement on International Women’s Day regarding interest-free loans for women, "The Congress government has failed to fulfil its poll promise of providing `2,500 financial assistance to women even after 15 months in power. She contrasted this with the Narendra Modi-led government’s initiatives, claiming that `10 lakh crore in loans had been disbursed to 25 crore women under the Mudra Yojana, self-help groups had received `20 lakh loans and 12 crore toilets were built under Swachh Bharat.

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Telangana Budget 2025-26: ₹31,605 crore allocated for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development dept.
1 week, 1 day ago

Telangana Budget 2025-26: ₹31,605 crore allocated for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development dept.

The Hindu  

The Telangana government has allocated ₹31,605 crore for the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department in the State budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment to rural progress and women’s empowerment. The Finance Minister said that they are committed to providing ₹1 lakh crore in interest-free loans to one crore women through the Indira Mahila Shakti Mission scheme. …

CM Revanth Reddy vows to implement welfare schemes despite financial constraints
1 week, 4 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy vows to implement welfare schemes despite financial constraints

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fulfilling electoral promises and implementing welfare schemes without compromise. Addressing a public meeting at the ‘Praja Palana Pragati Bata’ programme at Shivunipalli village near Station Ghanpur in the district on Sunday, he emphasised that despite inheriting a huge debt burden, his government is determined to drive development across the state. …

Haryana Government To Finalise Rs.2,100 Monthly Assistance for Women Under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' Soon
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Haryana Government To Finalise Rs.2,100 Monthly Assistance for Women Under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' Soon

ABP News  

The issue of providing Rs 2,100 monthly assistance to women under 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' is under consideration and the Haryana government will decide on it soon, state minister Krishan Kumar Bedi informed the Assembly on Tuesday. During the Question Hour in the Assembly, Congress MLA Pooja sought to know from the government the time by which the monthly assistance is …

BRS leader Harish Rao disputes CM Revanth Reddy’s claims on SHG loans, govt schemes
2 weeks, 3 days ago

BRS leader Harish Rao disputes CM Revanth Reddy’s claims on SHG loans, govt schemes

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao disputed the statement of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on providing loans to self-help group women. Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, Harish Rao said that the government made a false claim on disbursing Rs 21,000 crore interest-free loans to women. “If the chief …

‘Neither ₹2,500 transferred nor registration opened’: AAP, Cong. corner BJP on women aid scheme
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Neither ₹2,500 transferred nor registration opened’: AAP, Cong. corner BJP on women aid scheme

The Hindu  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party came under fire from the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress for not transferring the first monthly instalment of ₹2,500 to the beneficiary women under Mahila Samriddhi Yojana on Saturday, International Women’s Day, “as promised during the Delhi Assembly poll”. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva countered the allegations, saying Ms. Atishi has again made “misleading” …

Naidu aims to create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in a year
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Naidu aims to create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in a year

The Hindu  

: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has set a target to create one lakh women entrepreneurs in the State over the next one year. The State government signed various MoUs with 24 organisations to provide self-employment opportunities and financial facilitation for women through the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, Mission For Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas …

PM Modi Holds Candid Chat With Beneficiaries Of Lakhpati Didi Scheme On Womens Day WATCH Video
2 weeks, 4 days ago

PM Modi Holds Candid Chat With Beneficiaries Of Lakhpati Didi Scheme On Womens Day WATCH Video

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme Navsari district of Gujarat on the occasion of International Women's Day. Modi attended the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' at Vansi Borsi village on Saturday where he disbursed Rs 450 crore in financial assistance to over 2.5 lakh women from over 25,000 Self-Help Groups. The Union government launched the 'Lakhpati …

Women’s Day marked with disbursement of SHG loans in Krishnagiri
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Women’s Day marked with disbursement of SHG loans in Krishnagiri

The Hindu  

The International Women’s Day was marked with disbursement of loans to Self Help Groups under the Tamil Nadu Women’s Development Corporation and also under the Vaazhndhu Kaatuvom Thittam in Krishnagiri district on Saturday. Under the Tamil Nadu Women’s Development Corporation, 778 women’s self-help groups and 1,533 beneficiaries were issued loans to the extent of ₹87.21 crore. Marking celebrations here in …

₹4,000-crore scheme will ensure economic self-reliance of women in A.P., says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
2 weeks, 5 days ago

₹4,000-crore scheme will ensure economic self-reliance of women in A.P., says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has said that the State government has designed a special programme with an outlay of ₹4,000 crore to make women economically self-reliant, adding that steps are being taken for its implementation. In his message on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Saturday, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said the scheme would benefit around …

T.N. govt. lists out measures undertaken for welfare of women
2 weeks, 6 days ago

T.N. govt. lists out measures undertaken for welfare of women

The Hindu  

Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday listed out the measures being undertaken for the welfare of women. The State government had extended marriage assistance to the tune of ₹1,047 crore for about 1.26 lakh women, an official release said. It waived off loans obtained by 15.88 lakh women attached to 1.17 …

₹2,500 monthly aid for women scheme in Delhi to be launched on THIS date, says BJP MP
3 weeks, 3 days ago

₹2,500 monthly aid for women scheme in Delhi to be launched on THIS date, says BJP MP

Live Mint  

Women from economically weaker sections can start registering for the ₹2,500 per month financial assistance scheme of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi from March 8, said party member of parliament Manoj Tiwari. In its manifesto ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, the BJP had promised to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to women in Delhi if it …

Odisha to Disburse 5th Phase of Subhadra Yojana Assistance from March 6
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Odisha to Disburse 5th Phase of Subhadra Yojana Assistance from March 6

Deccan Chronicle  

The Odisha government will release the first installment of financial assistance under the fifth phase of the Subhadra Yojana on March 6, with the second installment following on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi made the announcement on his official X handle.In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that over …

Telangana received “more” than UP, Gujarat from Union Budget: BJP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana received “more” than UP, Gujarat from Union Budget: BJP

The Hindu  

Telangana has received much more from this year’s central budget for various schemes and in some instances much more than Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, claimed BJP leaders here on Thursday. At a press conference at the State office, MPs – Eatala Rajender, Konda Visweshwar Reddy and Legislature Party leader A. Maheshwar Reddy, stated that when the money spent for paddy …

Subhadra Yojana: Fourth Phase of First Installment on Feb 8, Over 18 Lakh Women To Benefit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Subhadra Yojana: Fourth Phase of First Installment on Feb 8, Over 18 Lakh Women To Benefit

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The fourth phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana of the Odisha government will be distributed on Saturday, February 8, in Jajpur district, benefiting approximately 18 lakh eligible women. Parida also assured that remaining beneficiaries would receive their pending first and second installments on March 8, ensuring that all eligible women get their entitled benefits under the …

Telangana Govt. Boosts Women's Leadership with SHG Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Govt. Boosts Women's Leadership with SHG Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: The state government has initiated elections for Self-Help Groups at village, mandal, district, and state levels to bolster women's leadership. DRDA project manager T. Hemalatha confirmed that elections for 50 per cent of Grama Samakyas were already held before the enforcement of the MLC election code, and further elections will proceed as per higher instructions. Minister for rural development …

With big women-centric promises in Delhi, a look at such schemes in other states
2 months ago

With big women-centric promises in Delhi, a look at such schemes in other states

India Today  

With just days to go for the Delhi Assembly elections, all political parties have promised direct benefit schemes for women in their manifesto. CENTRE'S WOMEN WELFARE SCHEMES A total of Rs 3.10 lakh crore was allocated towards gender welfare programs under the Union Budget 2024-25, marking a 38.7 per cent increase from the previous fiscal year. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana …

CM Revanth Launches Welfare Schemes in Narayanpet
2 months ago

CM Revanth Launches Welfare Schemes in Narayanpet

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday launched four major welfare schemes and reiterated that the Congress was committed to implementing more such programmes for poor and middle-class families, He was speaking after launched the Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa, Indiramma Indlu and ration cards scheme at Chandravancha of Kosgi mandal in Narayanpet district. Revanth Reddy said that the …

Gram sabhas are time waste: BRS leaders
2 months ago

Gram sabhas are time waste: BRS leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Former government chief whip and BRS district president Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar accused the Congress government of misleading Telangana residents through gram sabha meetings, application procedures, and surveys. Vinay Bhaskar alleged that Congress representatives were threatening citizens who demanded their rightful benefits, questioning whether they would resort to violence against farmers, shelterless families, or pension seekers. Former deputy chief minister …

Gram Sabhas only to cut down welfare measures: Harish Rao
2 months ago

Gram Sabhas only to cut down welfare measures: Harish Rao

The Hindu  

Former Minister Harish Rao alleged that people were being forced to reapply during Gram Sabhas, even after submitting applications through public governance programs and MeeSeva, to cut down the welfare measures creating confusion among the applicants. Rejecting the government’s claims of completing the loan waiver scheme, he highlighted the plight of several farmers in Gadicherlapalli, including Aakula Raju, who has …

BJP government working for women’s empowerment, says Rajasthan CM
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP government working for women’s empowerment, says Rajasthan CM

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said the “respectable status” of women in the State was a symbol of a strong society, even as his government had been working for women’s empowerment since he assumed office a year ago. He launched several new schemes for women’s welfare and released loans worth ₹100 crore to women’s self-help groups through …

Telangana Govt. Committed to Empowering Women in State
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt. Committed to Empowering Women in State

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Rural development minister Seethakka on Friday reiterated the state government’s commitment to empowering women and ensuring their self-reliance through initiatives like Indira Kranti Patham, bank linkages, and interest-free loans. While distributing bank cheques to Self-Help Groups in Khanapur, Seethakka said the Congress government aimed to help women achieve financial prosperity by providing interest-free loans and loans at 25 per …

Telangana government aims to make 1 crore members of women SHGs crorepatis: CM Revanth Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana government aims to make 1 crore members of women SHGs crorepatis: CM Revanth Reddy

India TV News  

Telangana: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said his government is moving ahead with plans to make one crore members of women self-help groups crorepatis by involving them in various business activities. Speaking after the inauguration of the "Indira Mahila Shakti Bazar" of women SHGs here in the evening along with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Reddy said his …

Telangana to make 1 crore self-help group women crorepatis: Revanth Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana to make 1 crore self-help group women crorepatis: Revanth Reddy

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced plans to make one crore women from self-help groups financially independent by involving them in various business activities. Reddy highlighted initiatives such as free travel for women in state-run buses, subsidized LPG cylinders for Rs 500, free electricity up to 200 units for the poor, stitching uniforms for students, and “Indira Mahila Shakti” …

Banking on women vote to beat anti-incumbency
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Banking on women vote to beat anti-incumbency

Hindustan Times  

Do you belong to that group of people who feel that our politicians are seldom concerned with public welfare and are not investing enough attention to uplift the masses? Similarly, in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, the Congress won assembly elections riding on schemes specially designed for women’s welfare. The trend began in 2001 during the Tamil Nadu assembly elections when …

This was the first time women felt valued beyond their votes: Aditi Tatkare
3 months, 3 weeks ago

This was the first time women felt valued beyond their votes: Aditi Tatkare

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 28, 2024 20:15 IST - 10 MINS READ In this edition of Frontline Conversations, former Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare discusses how the Ladki Bahin scheme, which provided direct cash transfers to 2.35 crore women, transformed both the economic landscape and political dynamics of the State. 2.5 lakh annually, not only empowered women with …

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles
4 months ago

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles

Live Mint  

During recent assembly elections in states like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, etc, several political parties kept cash transfer schemes for women as one of their poll promises. Beyond Maharashtra, similar women-centric schemes have helped political parties build a solid voter base in states like Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana Under the scheme, the government has promised …

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance
4 months ago

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance

The Hindu  

The recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections highlighted the growing political focus on women voters, with all major parties proposing women-centric welfare schemes to woo this critical segment. Both the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA coalition and the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA devised targeted strategies to secure women’s support. Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Full coverage The JMM government launched …

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase
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4 months ago

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Over 20 lakh women in Odisha received financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each as part of the first installment of the Subhadra Yojana's third phase. Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative of the BJP government in Odisha, aims to empower women financially and was a key promise in the party's election manifesto. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his …

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI
4 months ago

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI

India TV News  

Women voters took center stage in the recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections, outnumbering men in both phases of polling. K Ravi Kumar, Jharkhand’s Chief Electoral Officer, highlighted the active political engagement of women voters. Interestingly, women voters outnumbered men in 32 constituencies, including those of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Chief Minister Champai Soren. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur remarked, …

CM Revanth outlines vision for North Telangana’s development
4 months, 1 week ago

CM Revanth outlines vision for North Telangana’s development

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that the Congress government was focussed on the development of North Telangana region and unveiled his vision to transform Warangal into the second major city in Telangana, following Hyderabad. As part of the Congress government's commitment, Revanth Reddy launched a series of infrastructure and welfare projects worth ₹4,848.47 crore in Warangal district. …

Congress Cheated Telangana, Now It’s Maha’s Turn: Kishan Reddy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Cheated Telangana, Now It’s Maha’s Turn: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress government is cheating the people by spreading lies about its achievements, and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been propagating the same lies in the Maharashtra election campaign, said state BJP chief and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Kishan Reddy said, “The Congress came to power by giving false promises of …

INDIA bloc to pay more to women, farmers than BJP gave to its 'billionaire friends': Rahul Gandhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc to pay more to women, farmers than BJP gave to its 'billionaire friends': Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the INDIA bloc will give more money to women, youth, farmers and poor than the BJP has given to its "billionaire friends", adding that the alliance in Jharkhand has decided to hike the honorarium given to women to meet their needs to Rs 2,500.Rahul Gandhi's reiteration came a day ahead of …

BJP’s Amit Shah unveils ’Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra Election; promises farm loan waivers, ₹2,100 monthly for women
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s Amit Shah unveils ’Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra Election; promises farm loan waivers, ₹2,100 monthly for women

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Elections: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections in Mumbai, focusing on ambitious development goals and financial support for various demographics. Maharashtra Elections: Key Promises in BJP's ‘Sankalp Patra’ The BJP’s 'Sankalp Patra' promises a comprehensive plan aimed at promoting growth and addressing citizens' needs, with a strong emphasis …

Patriarchy did not stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriarchy did not stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She met the students of CMS Business School here on Saturday and discussed various measures undertaken by the Centre to support innovation as well as the government schemes available for young people, including …

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She met the students of CMS Business School in Benglauru on Saturday and discussed various measures undertaken by the Centre to support innovation as well as the government schemes available for young people, including …

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress claimed on Thursday that the BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress governments' guarantees and said those who have no achievements to share are resorting to their "tried and tested strategy of lying".The BJP in poll-bound Maharashtra issued Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress …

Congress to Release Detailed Performance Report Cards for Each Sector in Telangana
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress to Release Detailed Performance Report Cards for Each Sector in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telangana government is set to release detailed performance report cards covering various sectors, including the six guarantees, funds spent, and the number of beneficiaries of welfare schemes. These report cards are seen as a strategic move by Congress to counter criticism from opposition parties, primarily the BRS and BJP, who have accused the state government of failing to deliver …

BJP promises Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to women in Jharkhand
6 months ago

BJP promises Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to women in Jharkhand

India TV News  

As the campaign for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections gains momentum, BJP leader and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made a significant announcement during a rally in Latehar. He pledged that if the BJP comes to power in the state, women will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,000 every month. He stated, “If the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, …

PM Modi launches Subhadra, Odisha’s financial assistance scheme for women
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi launches Subhadra, Odisha’s financial assistance scheme for women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Subhadra Scheme, under which more than one crore women will receive ₹50,000 each over a five-year period. In its first Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, the BJP government announced that the financial assistance under the Subhadra Scheme would be rolled out within the first 100 days of assuming office. …

Udhay urges women to take the plunge in business
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Udhay urges women to take the plunge in business

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, urged women to boldly take the plunge into business and succeed as entrepreneurship as anyway waiting to learn swimming before jumping into the water would not ever be able to swim. Addressing a government function at Ya Oothakadi panchayat in East Panchayat union in Madurai district on Monday, Stalin …

BJD MP Sulata Deo calls Subhadra Yojana an "election gimmick", criticizes limited benefits for women
7 months ago

BJD MP Sulata Deo calls Subhadra Yojana an "election gimmick", criticizes limited benefits for women

The Hindu  

Reacting to the Odisha government's Subhadra Yojana, Biju Janata Dal MP Sulata Deo criticized it as an election gimmick and an injustice to women. Ms. Deo said, “Initially, it was promised that every woman would receive ₹50,000 in two years, but now only one out of three women will get the amount, and that too only ₹5,000. With a female …

Over 79 lakh women to be beneficiaries of Subhadra Yojana scheme in Odisha
7 months ago

Over 79 lakh women to be beneficiaries of Subhadra Yojana scheme in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

As many as 79.14 lakh women between 21-60 years age will become the beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana in Odisha after the scheme gets launched on September 17. While an SOP in this regard is in the making, minutes of a meeting of women and child development department over the Subhadra Yojana held earlier this month said, from this year, …

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty
7 months, 1 week ago

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty

Hindustan Times  

India’s recent strides in poverty alleviation demonstrate the remarkable impact of inclusion and outcome-oriented policy and execution. To further support economic empowerment, the government’s lakhpati didis and Women Entrepreneurship Fund Scheme focus on elevating women's financial status and fostering entrepreneurship. These efforts are complemented by programs like Mission Shakti and Mahila Shakti Kendras, which bolster women's safety, security, and community …

Equal Focus on Welfare and Development, Says Bhatti
8 months ago

Equal Focus on Welfare and Development, Says Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said that welfare and development had received equal impetus in the Budget, with agriculture, Hyderabad, health and skilling receiving equal primacy. Interacting with media persons after presenting the Budget in the Assembly on Thursday, he said, “It was strange for former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to talk about Dalit Bandhu, after failing to …

Telangana government allocates ₹29,816 crores for rural development, emphasising development and women’s empowerment
8 months ago

Telangana government allocates ₹29,816 crores for rural development, emphasising development and women’s empowerment

The Hindu  

Telangana Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikarmarka highlighted the neglect faced by rural local bodies over the past decade under the decade-long Bharat Rashtra Samithi regime. Stating that the newly-former Gram Panchayats lacked infrastructure and development, he assured that the present government is committed to revitalising rural self-governance, ensuring road connectivity to interior villages, and providing essential facilities, including safe drinking …

Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Is the Biggest Welfare Programme in the Country, Claims IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu
8 months ago

Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Is the Biggest Welfare Programme in the Country, Claims IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The farm loan waiver of Rs 2 lakh by the Congress government in Telangana is the biggest welfare programme in the country. The farm loan waiver started two days ago with deposits of Rs 1 lakh into the bank accounts of farmers and another Rs1 lakh would be deposited within a month, said IT minister D. Sridhar Babu. Laying …

Telangana government to spend Rs 31,000 crore to waive off farmer loans up to Rs 2 lakh
9 months ago

Telangana government to spend Rs 31,000 crore to waive off farmer loans up to Rs 2 lakh

India TV News  

The Congress government in Telangana decided to waive loans of farmers to the tune of Rs 2 lakh by spending Rs 31,000 crore to implement its election promise today. Congress govt to spend Rs 31,000 cr Revanth Reddy said while the previous BRS government, in its two terms between 2014 and 2023, waived loans of up to Rs 28,000 crore, …

YSRC Banks on 24 Welfare Schemes to Attract Women Voters, TD Makes New Offers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

YSRC Banks on 24 Welfare Schemes to Attract Women Voters, TD Makes New Offers

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRC is banking on 24 welfare schemes meant for women to attract them towards the ruling party while the Opposition Telugu Desam is also luring women with several promises in its manifesto this time. The YSRC government offered flagship and women-centric DBT welfare schemes namely Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR 'Sunna' Vaddi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Cheyutha, YSR Aasara, …

Danam Seeks Women Support for Congress
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Danam Seeks Women Support for Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress candidate for the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency Danam Nagender urged women to support Congress in Lok Sabha elections which is implementing several women-centric welfare schemes since it came to power in the state in December 2023. All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, Khairatabad incharge P. Vijaya Reddy, and the party's women leaders participated in sammelan which saw …

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