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Hans India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Women's self-confidence is foundation of societal progress: MLA
Nagarkurnool: 'Women'sself-confidence is the foundation of societal progress, and the state government is laying a strong foundation for the economic empowerment of women,' said Nagarkurnool MLA Dr Rajesh Reddy. 'The honour and respect of women is a key goal of the government,' added Achampet MLA Dr Vamshikrishna. The Indira Mahila Shakti celebrations were held in a grand and festive manner on Sunday at the Teegala Venkata Swamy Kalyana Mandapam in the district headquarters. During the event, cheques worth Rs 14.22 crores were distributed through bank linkage to 254 women self-help groups in the Nagarkurnool constituency. Additionally, cheques worth Rs 3.03 crores were distributed to 2,568 SHG members, Rs 50 lakh accident insurance cheques to five members, and loan insurance cheques worth Rs 17.40 lakhs to 28 members. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rajesh said that women's self-confidence is the true driving force behind a progressive society. He emphasized that in the Indiramma people's government, women are being encouraged and empowered across all sectors through the implementation of numerous welfare schemes. Women's development and self-reliance are considered the cornerstones of Telangana's future. The government is prioritizing self-employment opportunities, strengthening self-help groups, and improving access to education and healthcare. MLA Dr Vamshikrishna recalled that in 1992, then-Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao introduced the DWCRA scheme for women's economic upliftment. In 1996, then-Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu rebranded it as the 'Velugu' scheme, and from 2004 to 2014, Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy continued it under the name IKP (Indira Kranthi Patham), playing a key role in promoting women's development.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Women's empowerment core of govt vision: Ilaiah
Aleru (Yadadri-Bhongir): 'State government's top priority is the economic empowerment of women,' said Government Whip and Aleru MLA Beerla Ilaiah during the Indira Mahila Shakti Celebrations held at YSN Function Hall in Aleru town on Thursday. The event was organised by the District Rural Development Department and attended by MLC Nellikanti Satyam, District Collector Hanumantha Rao, Additional Collector Bhaskar Rao, and others. Addressing the gathering, Ilaiah said that every welfare scheme launched by the state government has placed women at the centre. 'Chief Minister Revanth Reddy envisions making one crore women into crorepatis. To achieve this, women are being prioritized in housing, welfare loans, and economic schemes,' he said. He highlighted initiatives like interest-free loans, 50% of IKP centers being allocated to women, free bus travel, Rs 200 worth of free electricity, and gas cylinders at just Rs 500. He also announced plans to offer petrol bunks, Mahila Shakti canteens, and solar power plants with land allocations to women's groups. Collector Hanumantha Rao reiterated the government's commitment, noting that women have become contractors in Amma Model Schools and are now handling projects such as petrol bunks, stitching school uniforms, and managing grain purchase centers. As part of the program, cheques were distributed Rs 1.44 crore in interest-free loans to SHG members , Rs 10 lakh accident insurance cheque to the nominee of a deceased SHG member , Rs 51.77 crore in bank loans to Aleru constituency's women members and Rs 11.53 lakh in loan insurance claims to SHG members MLC Nellikanti Satyam said that overall development is only possible through women's advancement. The event concluded with the participation of officials, public representatives, and hundreds of women.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Collector Santosh Urges Swift Paddy Transport and Protection Measures Amid Rain Forecast in Gadwal
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh has directed officials to ensure that procured paddy is immediately transported to rice mills and adequately protected with tarpaulins to prevent damage from potential rainfall. On Thursday, the District Collector, along with Additional Collector Narsinga Rao, inspected the paddy procurement centers being run under the supervision of the IKP at Chenugonipalli and Guntipalli villages in Gadwal Mandal. During the inspection, the Collector reviewed key aspects of the procurement process including moisture levels in the grain, lorry loading operations, and data entry in the OPMS (Online Procurement Management System). Noting the possibility of unseasonal rains, he instructed officials to expedite the procurement process to avoid grain spoilage. He emphasized that once the moisture content in the paddy reaches 17%, it should be promptly bagged, loaded onto lorries, and sent to the mills without delay. Until transportation is arranged, the bags must be securely covered with tarpaulins to protect them from rain. The Collector also stressed the importance of accurate and timely data entry in OPMS and maintaining proper records. He instructed officials to ensure there is no shortage of gunny bags or lorries at the procurement centers. Adequate labor should be arranged to avoid delays in transportation, and enough tarpaulins should be kept ready to handle any unexpected rainfall. He further directed that once the truck is loaded, data entry should be done in OPMS without delay, and farmers should receive their payments immediately to avoid inconvenience. During the visit, the Collector interacted with farmers and inquired about the facilities being provided at the centers. Farmers shared their feedback and experiences directly with the Collector. Also present at the event were District Civil Supplies Manager Vimala, Additional DRDO Narsimhulu, Mandal Agriculture Officers, APMs, farmers, and other officials.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cotton seed packet prices spark outrage
Mahabubnagar: In a stern warning to cotton seed companies and organisers, BRS Gadwal constituency in-charge Basu Hanumanthu Naidu said that if cotton seed packet prices are slashed by even Rs 50, massive protests will erupt across Jogulamba Gadwal district. He demanded a uniform pricing policy of Rs 500 for GMS variety and Rs 600 for Convention variety to prevent exploitation of farmers. Addressing a press conference at the BRS district party office on Monday, Naidu came down heavily on the Congress-led government, accusing it of consistently betraying farmers. He alleged that organisers and companies are creating deliberate confusion among farmers regarding seed prices, thereby pushing them into distress at the start of the sowing season. 'Farmers in Nadigadda are cultivating seed cotton on a massive scale. Organisers profit from their produce yet deny them fair prices. This is nothing short of robbery,' Naidu said, urging seed companies and organisers to coordinate among themselves and ensure remunerative prices for farmers without manipulation. He also criticised companies for repeatedly engaging in misleading practices every year and appealed for ethical business practices. 'Let us not allow farmers' hard-earned efforts to be looted,' he added. In addition to the seed price issue, Naidu demanded immediate government intervention to support paddy farmers whose crop was soaked in the sudden rains during the past week. He said that large quantities of paddy stored at IKP centres were drenched, putting farmers in jeopardy. Prominent party leaders and farmers including Chakradhar Rao, Monesh, D Shekhar Naidu, Venkatesh Naidu, Ganjipet Raju, Kolai Bhaskar, and others were present on the occasion.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Khanapur: Farmers told to utilise purchase centres
Khanapur: Local Market Committee chairman Padigala Bhushan urged farmers to utilise the paddy purchase centres. On Monday, he inaugurated the paddy purchase centres set up under the auspices of IKP in Maskapur, Surjapur and Medam Pally villages of the mandal along with the leaders. Speaking on the occasion, he said that farmers of nearby villages should utilise the purchase centers for the paddy they have grown in the Rabi crop and use the support price provided by the government. He advised IKP officials to take steps to ensure that farmers do not face any difficulties at the purchase centres.
