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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mysuru civic body to use women SHGs to collect property tax
MYSURU : Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to use the services of women self-help groups (SHGs) to collect property tax and water dues from defaulters. Among the 20 women SHGs that applied for the job, the civic body has finalised eight groups. MCC has provided the necessary training to them and will soon give permission to these groups to start collecting taxes. Only women self-help groups registered under the DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission) scheme, who have digital literacy, computer knowledge, education and qualifications, were selected and trained. MCC will give a 5 percent commission of the amount collected from property tax and water cess payers to the SHGs. The women will not only visit door-to-door for the collection of the water and property cess but also help them in pay via both online and offline after calculating the amount. Among the 8 SHGs that were finalised in all the 65 ward limits, five of them will collect property tax and the rest the water cess. The following were the 5 SHGs selected for the collection of property tax: Chamundeshwari Women SHG, Alanahalli; Daneshwari Women SHG, Vidyaranyapuram; Sharathy of Saraswathipuram; Angalaparameshwari of Janatha Colony; and Arora Women SHG of Agrahara. Meanwhile, Spoorthy Women SHG of Azeezsait Nagar, Mallige of Kuvempu Nagar and Sanjeevini Women SHG of Rajiv Nagar were entrusted with the responsibility of collecting water cess. MCC also selected another six women self-help groups in the city for maintaining parks after cancelling the contract system of awarding contracts to contractors and agencies for its maintenance. They are Annapoorneshwari, Lakshmi Saraswathi, Sammathi, Ya Abeeb, Gulshan and Noor-like women self-help group organisation members of the city. MCC will pay Rs 2 to 10 lakh for the maintenance of parks for each organisation. Speaking to TOI, MCC deputy commissioner (revenue) Somashekhar Jigani said MCC has roped in the services of women self-groups to achieve 100 percent tax collection, as property tax and water cess are the two major sources of its revenue. This initiative also helps SHGs to earn revenue, he said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
MCC to use women SHGs to collect property, water tax
Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to use the services of women self-help groups (SHGs) to collect property tax and water dues from defaulters. Among the 20 women SHGs that applied for the job, the civic body has finalised eight groups. MCC has provided the necessary training to them and will soon give permission to these groups to start collecting taxes. Only women self-help groups registered under the DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission) scheme, who have digital literacy, computer knowledge, education and qualifications, were selected and trained. MCC will give a 5 percent commission of the amount collected from property tax and water cess payers to the SHGs. The women will not only visit door-to-door for the collection of the water and property cess but also help them in pay via both online and offline after calculating the amount. Among the 8 SHGs that were finalised in all the 65 ward limits, five of them will collect property tax and the rest the water cess. The following were the 5 SHGs selected for the collection of property tax: Chamundeshwari Women SHG, Alanahalli; Daneshwari Women SHG, Vidyaranyapuram; Sharathy of Saraswathipuram; Angalaparameshwari of Janatha Colony; and Arora Women SHG of Agrahara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Saiba como espalhar a sua marca gastando pouco Balinhas Personalizadas Compre tempo Undo Meanwhile, Spoorthy Women SHG of Azeezsait Nagar, Mallige of Kuvempu Nagar and Sanjeevini Women SHG of Rajiv Nagar were entrusted with the responsibility of collecting water cess. MCC also selected another six women self-help groups in the city for maintaining parks after cancelling the contract system of awarding contracts to contractors and agencies for its maintenance. They are Annapoorneshwari, Lakshmi Saraswathi, Sammathi, Ya Abeeb, Gulshan and Noor-like women self-help group organisation members of the city. MCC will pay Rs 2 to 10 lakh for the maintenance of parks for each organisation. Speaking to TOI, MCC deputy commissioner (revenue) Somashekhar Jigani said MCC has roped in the services of women self-groups to achieve 100 percent tax collection, as property tax and water cess are the two major sources of its revenue. This initiative also helps SHGs to earn revenue, he said.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
T-Fiber to help women become cable operators
HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards promoting financial independence among women's groups in the state and expanding rural digital infrastructure, Telangana Fiber Grid Corporation (T-Fiber) is gearing up to provide them with opportunities to become cable operators. In the recently held Managing Committee meeting, T-Fiber Managing Director, Venu Prasad announced the decision to support women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in local cable operators (LCO) families by facilitating loans up to Rs 4 lakh through Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation under the Department of Rural Development. These loans are intended for the purchase of necessary cables and other equipment required to operate the service. Eligible LCOs or their women family members who are part of SHGs are encouraged to complete their registration on the T-Fiber portal before the June 10 deadline. This decision is part of a broader push to empower women through digital infrastructure and rural development initiatives. In areas where no applications are received, the opportunity may be extended to unemployed youth with diplomas or technical qualifications, thereby widening the project's social impact. As part of its digital outreach, T-Fiber plans to establish a dedicated broadband unit in every village, to be operated and maintained by local personnel. Currently, over 8,890 gram panchayats have been made service-ready, with the necessary infrastructure in place for high-speed internet deployment. Once fully operational, the initiative aims to connect more than four crore people across 33 districts, 589 mandals, 12,769 gram panchayats, and 93 lakh households, bridging the digital divide and creating new livelihood avenues in rural Telangana.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha tops in Lakhpati Didi initiative with Nayagarh leading the way
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as the top-performing state in India under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, with Nayagarh district recording a remarkable 98% success rate in transforming self-help group (SHG) members into financially independent women earning over Rs1 lakh annually. The achievement was highlighted during the National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025, held here on Thursday. Addressing the conference attended by Lakhpati Didis and govt officials across 25 states and union territories, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded the initiative for going beyond economic empowerment. "The Lakhpati Didi scheme is not merely a welfare programme but an inclusive and sustainable development strategy. It is a social movement to instil financial independence and leadership among rural women," Majhi said. Odisha has already transformed nearly 17 lakh women into Lakhpati Didis, leading the country in the initiative's implementation. He said interest-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh are being provided to women in all SHGs in Odisha. The revolving fund assistance has been increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000. The community investment fund has been raised from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 60 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutora: bolsas nos olhos sem cirurgia (em qualquer idade) Revista Saúde & Beleza Saiba Mais Undo Through this, SHG members can advance their businesses and livelihoods with confidence. "Through the Subhadra Shakti Mela, SHG women can engage in business worth lakhs of rupees, creating their identity and boosting self-confidence. Our Subhadra Shakti Cafe has started as a new livelihood model, with SHG women running large cafes. The dedication and hard work of our women are now enabling them to enter the international market through business," the chief minister said. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the women and child development portfolio, described the scheme as a powerful movement. "This programme is helping women step out of their homes and become active participants in development. By 2027, Odisha has set the target to create 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis. Every village in the state will have at least five Lakhpati Didis and eventually these 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis will become crorepatis. The rural economy is now in the hands of women and women-led businesses," she said, citing women's success in agriculture, tailoring, animal husbandry, and hospitality sectors. Several women shared their success stories at the event. Development commissioner Anu Garg, secretary of Mission Shakti Shalini Pandit, and director Monika Priyadarshini were present.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Annamayya district annual credit plan set at ₹16,619 crore
Annamayya District Collector Sridhar Chamakuri on Thursday said the District Annual Credit Plan for 2025–26 envisaged a total credit outlay of ₹16,619 crore with agriculture sector earmarked with ₹12,273 crore followed by an allotment of ₹1,495 crore for industries and services. The Collector directed the bankers to ensure prompt implementation of the Annual Credit Plan for the financial year 2025–26. The Collector was addressing the bankers and officials of the agriculture and allied departments at a review meeting held at the Collectorate. Lead District Manager (LDM) Anjaneyulu apprised the Collector that the district surpassed its targets for the financial year 2024–25 by posting 131% of the overall credit disbursement target. He said that the agriculture sector received 126% of its targeted credit, while the industry and service sectors achieved their targets with 108% disbursement. The Collector highlighted the need for enhanced credit flow, primarily to the sectors of agriculture, industries, and women's self-help groups. He said that the loans to SHGs be processed timely and the digitisation be completed within the timeframe. Officials from the Reserve Bank of India, NABARD, and State Bank of India were present.
