Revanth Reddy Aims to Empower One Crore Women as Millionaires

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy interacted with members of women’s self-help groups at the Lagacharla Industrial Hub. He thanked the women for attending the programme and extending birthday wishes despite the Diwali celebrations. Describing them as his extended family, the Chief Minister said their blessings had played a significant role in his journey. He stated that around 70 lakh women were currently members of self-help groups and set a goal of increasing the membership to one crore by 2034. He said his government aimed to empower one crore women to become financially independent and successful entrepreneurs.

Highlighting the government’s initiatives, Revanth Reddy said women had received ₹79,000 crore in bank-linked loans over the past 34 months. He listed opportunities provided to women in stitching school uniforms, operating petrol pumps and Indiramma canteens, and participating in solar power generation. He said these initiatives were enabling women to conduct business worth ₹15 crore to ₹20 crore annually. The Chief Minister also stated that 3.5 lakh of the 4.5 lakh newly sanctioned pensions had been allocated to single and widowed women. Referring to Indiramma housing, free electricity up to 200 units, free RTC bus travel and fine-rice distribution, he assured women of continued government support. He urged them to educate their children, pursue higher studies and become entrepreneurs. He also criticised BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao during his address. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, ministers Seethakka, Damodar Rajanarasimha, Tummala Nageswara Rao and Vakiti Srihari, along with other public representatives and officials, attended the programme.