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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana Government Aims to Empower One Crore Women as Crorepatis: Minister Vakkati Srihari
Gadwal: With the ambitious goal of transforming one crore women into crorepatis (millionaires), the Telangana State Government is taking concrete steps toward women's empowerment, said Vakkati Srihari, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Sports, and Youth Services. Speaking at a public event organized at a function hall near Alampur Crossroads on Thursday, the minister participated in the 'Indira Mahila Shakti' and Ration Card Distribution program alongside District Collector B.Y. Santosh and Alampur MLA Vijay. The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp. In his address, Minister Srihari emphasized the government's consistent commitment to women's welfare since the formation of the people's government in Telangana. 'Every welfare scheme is being implemented in the name of women, ensuring they are placed at the forefront of development,' he said. Highlighting several achievements, the Minister noted: Kalyana Lakshmi cheques, which were previously distributed annually, are now issued every three months. Interest-free loans worth ₹3.15 crore have been provided to 2,600 women's self-help groups. The government is constructing 3,500 Indiramma houses in the Alampur constituency at a cost of ₹175 crore, transcending party lines and ensuring corruption-free implementation. 200 units of free electricity per month are being provided for domestic use. Women are being empowered as entrepreneurs, becoming owners of petrol pumps and 1,000 buses, each earning ₹59,000 monthly income. Young India Integrated Schools are being built to prioritize education for future generations. Eligible citizens are being issued new ration cards, and the government is uniquely implementing the fine rice scheme in the country. Minister Srihari urged more women to join self-help groups and take advantage of the government's developmental schemes to enhance their economic status. He stressed that in just 18 months, the government has fulfilled six guarantees, one after another. The minister also stated that community halls are being established for various communities in the constituency, with a focus on the welfare of the poor, underprivileged, and backward sections of society. District Collector B.Y. Santosh echoed the Minister's sentiments, stating that the state government is taking strong steps toward women's economic empowerment through successful schemes like interest-free loans, employment generation programs, uniform stitching contracts, and paddy procurement centers. He noted that the government is investing ₹3 crore in solar power plants, petrol bunks, and bus ownership initiatives to generate steady income for women. He also announced: Approval of 3 new ration cards for Alampur constituency. 19,000 new names added to the ration card database. Urged beneficiaries to use the free fine rice responsibly and emphasized that schemes like Indiramma Housing, Rythu Bharosa, and free bus travel have been made accessible to all. The Collector encouraged women to make full use of these opportunities to advance their economic status. At the event: Cheques worth ₹30.58 crore under bank linkage loans were distributed to 2,041 women's groups. Interest-free loan cheques of ₹3.15 crore were issued to 2,600 women's groups. Insurance cheques totaling ₹13.89 lakh were handed over to the families of 23 deceased women SHG members. Orders for new ration cards were presented to the eligible beneficiaries. Additionally, as part of the National Animal Disease Control Program, vaccines for Blue Tongue disease were administered to sheep. The event saw the participation of: Alampur MLA Vijayudu Additional Collectors Lakshmi Narayana and Narsinga Rao RDO Alivelu Library Corporation Chairman Neeli Srinivasulu Alampur Market Yard Chairman Dodappa District Federation Chairperson Prabhavati Officials from various departments Numerous women SHG members, local representatives, and citizens. The event marked a significant push in Telangana's women-centric welfare agenda, spotlighting financial support, housing, education, healthcare, and employment generation. The government's inclusive and transparent approach is aimed at long-term upliftment and empowerment of women across social and economic spheres in the state.
Hans India
7 days ago
- General
- Hans India
TOSS 10th & Inter Exams 2025: Schedule from Sept 22–29, Fee Payment Dates Announced
The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) will conduct the Tenth and Intermediate Public Examinations from September 22 to 29, according to a statement by TOSS Director P.V. Srihari. Candidates who wish to appear for these exams can pay the examination fee through the official website or at TG Online / Mee Seva Kendras. The fee can be paid without any late fee from July 28 to August 5. A late fee of ₹25 per subject will be charged for payments made up to August 10. After that, a late fee of ₹50 per subject will apply. The exam schedule will be released soon. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Swimming: Srihari sets another record, qualifies for two semis
Ace swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 49.46 to break Veerdhawal Khade's 17-year-old best Indian time for 100m freestyle and qualify for the semifinals at the World University Games in Berlin on Sunday (July 20, 2025). Srihari reduced Khade's record, set in the Commonwealth Youth Games at Pune, by 0.01 second in the heats. The 24-year-old also made it to the 50m backstroke semifinals with a time of 25.59 in the heats. The best Indian time (25.11) in this event also belongs to Srihari, who achieved it at the Uzbekistan Open championships in 2021.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
If BJP is genuine, it must legalise BC Reservation Bill: Kadiyam
Hanumakonda: Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said on Thursday that the government is implementing welfare schemes that are not found anywhere else in the country. Along with additional collector Rohit Singh, he attended the ration card distribution at the tahsildar's office in Lingala Ghanpur mandal headquarters. They distributed ration cards to beneficiaries. Additionally, cheques for Rs 7,98,250 were distributed to 14 beneficiaries from the CM's Relief Fund in the mandal. Srihari demanded that if the BJP truly cares about the BCs, it should immediately provide legal backing to BC reservations. He accused the BRS of misusing power and pushing the State into deep debt. He questioned how many assets KCR, KTR, Harish Rao, and Kavitha had in 2014 and how many they now possess, implying massive accumulation of wealth through misuse of power. He alleged that this is why the entire Kalvakuntla family is entangled in legal cases, with one already jailed and others likely to follow soon. The MLA stated that the dream of ration cards for the public was realised only under the government. In Jangaon district, 9,700 ration cards were sanctioned, and 14,780 new members were added to the list. In the mandal 688 ration cards were sanctioned. He advised those who haven't yet received cards to apply immediately. He emphasised that only under the Congress are the poor getting justice, and praised the distribution of free fine rice as an unprecedented initiative in the country. Srihari accused the Opposition of criticising the government out of desperation. He remarked that those who are incapable of action often talk too much. He highlighted that the government holds record for waiving Rs 2,000 crore in loans in a single financial year. He announced new pensions would soon be sanctioned. He urged people to observe how those who were in power for the last 10 years are now embroiled in legal cases.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Minister Srihari dissatisfied with allotted portfolios
Karimnagar: Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Vakati Srihari expressed dissatisfaction over the portfolios he has been allotted as they have gone haywire in the past ten years. All five portfolios are still in shambles, he said. Speaking to the media on Monday, he said, 'I don't know if this is luck or bad luck. The Animal Husbandry Department is in chaos. What should I do if I am given Youth Services? What should I do if I am given sheep and goats?' he said. He said that he will do justice to the departments given to him any way. Meanwhile, he launched several development works the city along with Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed swimming pool at the Regional Sports School in Karimnagar, built at a cost of Rs 26 lakh, told officials to produce the best and provide adequate training to the students to show their talent in the Olympics. Srihari assured that the Sports School would be upgraded up to Intermediate. Minister Ponnam explained to Minister Srihari about the development of Ambedkar Stadium and submitted a petition to him. Prabhakar requested Minister Srihari to establish a 400-meter synthetic athletic track in Karimnagar Regional Sports School, set up a cycling velodrome, handball courts, volleyball courts, khabadi, kho-kho courts, and renovate the pavilion building. 2036 He said that you should work hard from now on to represent India in the Olympics, and that Young India Sports Schools are also coming. Later in another programme Srihari said that the BRS leaders used the Fisheries Department as an ATM in the previous government. He said that fishermen had faced difficulties due to corruption in this department in the past. Srihari said that review meetings have already been held with the officials to remove the stain of corruption in the department. He said that he has given critical departments and steps will be taken to release large fish in the ponds. He said that 80-110 mm fish fry will be distributed and that fish are a treasure given by nature. He said that a decision will be taken in the cabinet soon on the distribution of fish fry, and that there are ponds, projects and ponds in the state that can accommodate 87 crore fish fry. He said that 82 crore fish fry will be released this year. Steps will be taken to make Telangana number 1 in fish production, Minister Srihari said.
