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The Hindu
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MEPMA bags nine SKOCH Platinum awards
The Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) has secured nine SKOCH Platinum awards. Established in 2007 and operating under the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MA&UD), MEPMA addresses urban poverty through a multi-dimensional approach that integrates livelihood generation, financial inclusion, skill development, housing and women empowerment, according to a release from the department. Out of 14 innovative projects submitted by MEPMA, nine were chosen for the recognition. The nine initiatives pertain to the welfare of self-help groups (SHGs), urban homeless, street vendors and unrecognised occupational groups. 'This is a moment of pride not just for the department, but for every individual who has been empowered through these interventions. Our aim has always been to create lasting, inclusive change,' said S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, MA&UD Department, in the press statement. He added that the MEPMA field staff have been instrumental in implementing the policy. 'From training SHG members in digital tools to facilitating access to markets, their efforts have touched thousands of lives,' Mr. Suresh Kumar said. MEPMA mission director N. Tej Bharat said these awards are a recognition of the tireless efforts of their teams and commitment of the SHGs. The SKOCH Awards are a prestigious independent civilian award presented by the SKOCH Group. The SKOCH Platinum awards will be formally presented at the SKOCH Summit in New Delhi on September 20.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MEPMA to tie up with NGOs to groom women entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh
Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) Director N. Tej Bharat on Friday convened a workshop with the representatives of NGOs and companies operating in various districts across the State. The meeting was organised as part of a plan to create 30,000 women entrepreneurs across 123 municipalities, towards achieving a broader goal of empowering 1,00,000 women entrepreneurs in the State. The MEPMA is collaborating with several organisations to achieve the goal. The focus of Friday's meeting was to identify organisations with foreign funding, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and successful programmes in women's empowerment, business development and livelihood enhancement. Representatives of 60 NGOs and corporate entities from across the State attended the workshop, where objectives, operational scope and potential for collaborations were discussed. An action plan was drawn to guide the future partnerships. The MEPMA officials assessed the interest of the participants at the district or State level and evaluated their resources, manpower and financial capabilities.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
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- New Indian Express
MEPMA launches MLCC App for SHG loans
VIJAYAWADA: A Training of Trainers (TOT) session was held at the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) Head Office in Tadepalli on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the MEPMA Loan Charge Creation (MLCC) module and other schemes. The session, directed by CM N Chandrababu Naidu and guided by Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) P Narayana, included representatives from SLBC and banks. Principal Secretary of MA&UD S Suresh Kumar said the profiling of 2,74,873 urban Self-Help Groups (SHGs), covering 28,39,046 members (99.41%), has been completed through the SHG Profiling App. The data, now Aadhaar-linked, aims to streamline loan verification, minimise fraud, and expedite disbursement via the MLCC module. MEPMA Mission Director N Tej Bharat announced that from June 1, SHG loans in urban areas will be processed solely through the MLCC app, replacing the traditional physical process.
Hans India
06-05-2025
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- Hans India
Govt proposes to start 700 Trupti canteens in State: Narayana
Nellore: Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development P Narayana has said the government is proposed to start as many as 700 Trupti Canteens across the State. He inaugurated newly established Trupti Canteen along with MEPMA MD Tej Bharath under Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) project at Atmakur bus stand center in the city on Monday. The Minister has said that as part of the initiative to provide economic empowerment to women, the government has initiated Trupti Canteens under Smart Bazar Concept. The aim of the government in initiating Trupti Canteens is to transform poor women as Industrialists. Narayana detailed that Trupti Canteen will be organised by four MEPMA women in Nellore, to make them earn at least Rs 30,000 each per month. He said that with the same spirit, 700 canteens are proposed to start across the State. Nellore Municipal Corporation Commissioner YO Nandan, MEPMA PD Radhamma, Deputy Mayor Roop Kumar Yadav and others were present.
