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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
16% of young women in Telangana married before 18: Survey
HYDERABAD: Early marriage and motherhood continue to pose serious challenges in Telangana, with 16% of women from the Younger Cohort (YC) (born in 2001-02) married before the legal age of 18 and 22% becoming mothers by age 19. These findings are part of the preliminary results from the 'Young Lives Round 7 Survey (2023-24)', unveiled on Friday by Women and Child Welfare Minister Dansari Anasuya, alias Seethakka, at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) in Hyderabad. The survey, which began in 2002, tracks 12,000 children in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam to examine long-term trends in child poverty. In India, it focuses on the undivided Andhra Pradesh, covering 20 mandals — 13 in Andhra Pradesh and 7 in Telangana. The Telangana districts included in the latest round are Karimnagar, Bhupalpally, Nagarkurnool, Mahbubnagar, Jogulamba Gadwal and Hyderabad, with 948 participants across 33 villages. As of the 2023-24 round, the Younger Cohort participants are now 22-years-old, while members of the Older Cohort — who were eight years old at the start of the study — are now 29.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana government to provide loans worth Rs 19K crore to 3.55 lakh SHGs
HYDERABAD: The government has set a target of providing loans worth Rs 19,838.58 crore to 3,55,138 self-help groups (SHGs) in Telangana in 2025-26. Women & Child Welfare Minister Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka revealed this during the unveiling of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) Annual Action Plan for 2025-26 held in Hyderabad on Thursday. The minister also launched an information booklet aimed at promoting financial literacy among members of SHGs. Describing the action plan as a roadmap for women's economic empowerment through bank linkages, Seethakka highlighted last year's success, noting that SHGs exceeded credit targets and secured an additional Rs 5,000 crore in loans. She emphasised that SHGs have proven their creditworthiness, with a repayment rate of 98.5%, which outpaces even that of large corporate borrowers. 'Just as we successfully implemented last year's plan, I am confident we will achieve the goals set for this year as well,' she said, while urging banks to continue their cooperation in providing credit to SHGs. Seethakka concluded by promising that every rupee borrowed this financial year by women's groups will be repaid without a single rupee becoming an NPA.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Financial mess handiwork of previous govt: Seethakka
HYDERABAD: Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Minister Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka on Tuesday lashed out at BRS working president KT Rama Rao for making unwarranted comments against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Speaking to reporters after having lunch at the residence of a fine rice scheme beneficiary at Patigadda in Hyderabad, the minister dared BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to 'come to Assembly and show his power if he wants'. While accusing the BRS of failing to fulfil the promises it made to the people during its regime, she said that the present Congress government was implementing the superfine rice scheme though it was not mentioned its poll manifesto. 'Because of the loans taken by the previous BRS government, our government is facing many financial problems. Our government is paying Rs 6,000 crore every month towards the interest and principal for loans taken by the previous government,' she added.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Telangana government plans Rs 4,000 aid for kids in foster care
HYDERABAD: The state government is going to the rescue of the children in foster care, particularly those who have lost their biological parents. It is initiating measures to strengthen care, sponsorship and post-institutional rehabilitation for orphans. The cornerstone of the proposed policy is a new financial assistance scheme that would offer `4,000 per month to families or guardians who take in orphaned children under temporary custody or guardianship. Speaking to TNIE, the officials from the Department of Women and Child Welfare, headed by Minister Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka, said that the initiative is under active consideration and is expected to be launched during the current financial year. The government estimates suggest that between 2,500 and 3,500 children could benefit from this targeted foster care initiative. Fostering emotional and social growth The focus, according to departmental sources, is not only on providing shelter but also on fostering emotional and social growth through a family-like environment. 'Orphans often grow up without meaningful relationships. While orphanages offer basic necessities, they sometimes fall short in teaching human values and emotional bonds integral to the Indian family system. This scheme aims to bridge that gap and ensure holistic development,' said a senior official, requesting anonymity. In addition to this proposed foster care support, the government is also looking to expand its existing 'sponsorship' programme, which currently provides financial assistance to over 7,000 vulnerable children living with extended family members. Under this programme, beneficiaries receive Rs 4,000 monthly to cover educational and health-related expenses. Authorities are now considering doubling the number of beneficiaries by the fiscal year 2025-26. Recognizing the challenges faced by orphans as they transition into adulthood, the government is also planning a new post-care initiative designed to support young adults after they age out of institutional care. This transition support programme would aim to equip orphans with life skills and financial assistance to help them move toward independent living. However, it remains to be seen as to when the government will roll out these social-security schemes designed for the wellbeing of the most disadvantaged children.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana Minister Seethakka calls on Centre to stop Operation Kagar
Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Dansari Anasuya (Seethakka) has urged the Centre to stop Operation Kagar and hold peace talks with the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoists). Representatives of Bharat Bachao organisation, including Gade Innaiah and M.F. Gopinath, met with her at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Tuesday (April 29, 2025), appealing for her intervention to stop the Operation Kagar. Responding to their appeal, the Minister emphasised the need to create a peaceful environment in central India and other Maoist-affected States. She stressed that governments must act constitutionally, respecting the special rights and administrative arrangements in tribal areas under Schedule 5 of the Constitution. The representatives expressed concern over the presence of thousands of security forces in the Karregutta areas along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, which has panicked the tribal population. They warned that if Operation Kagar is not halted immediately, it could lead to large-scale loss of life. As a member of the Adivasi community, Ms. Seethakka expressed her commitment to protecting the rights of indigenous people and advocated for a peaceful resolution to the issue through dialogue.
