Chief Minister aims to make 1 crore women millionaires in Telangana by 2034

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday that his goal is to make 1 crore women in the state millionaires by the year 2034. Describing the economic empowerment of women as a primary priority of his government, he stated that making women economically prosperous is the ultimate goal of his life.

The Chief Minister made this significant pledge during an interaction programme with members of Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Hyderabad. The programme was organised on the occasion of his birthday and the festival of Diwali. Revanth Reddy said that if he could achieve this goal as Chief Minister, his life would be meaningful. Referring to women as his family and closest companions, he said that he has reached this position today only due to the blessings of women.

Currently, approximately 70 lakh women are enrolled in Self-Help Groups in Telangana. The government aims to increase this membership to 1 crore by 2034. To strengthen the economic independence of women, the government is working by providing opportunities in business, entrepreneurship, and other economic activities.

Providing details of the steps taken by the government to make women economically self-reliant, the Chief Minister stated that women are being encouraged to undertake various professional activities. These include tasks such as stitching uniforms for students of government schools, running Indiramma Canteens in government offices and the Secretariat, managing petrol pumps, and participating in solar energy production. He also claimed that through the school uniform stitching initiative, women are conducting business worth ₹15 crore to ₹20 crore annually.

Providing information regarding financial assistance, Revanth Reddy stated that over the last 34 months, the government has provided bank-linked loans worth ₹79,000 crore to women. He congratulated Minister Sitakala for her contribution to strengthening Women Self-Help Groups and increasing their participation in economic activities. He called upon the members of Self-Help Groups to move beyond traditional activities and become entrepreneurs and industrialists.

Speaking about welfare schemes, the Chief Minister announced on Sunday the approval of 4.5 lakh new pensions, of which 3.5 lakh pensions have been allocated to single women and widows. Additionally, schemes such as the Indiramma Housing Scheme, 200 units of free electricity, and free bus travel for women aim to improve the lifestyle of women and their families. He claimed that approximately 37 lakh women travel free every day in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses and the government is paying compensation to the Corporation for the implementation of this scheme.

Launching a political attack, the Congress leader accused BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao of casting out his own sister, questioning his commitment towards women's empowerment.

A. Revanth Reddy is the Chief Minister of Telangana and a leader of the Congress party. He has implemented various initiatives and welfare schemes for the administrative and economic development of the state.