Minister Seethakka Distributes ₹26 Crore Loans to SHGs

-Warangal: Panchayat raj minister Seethakka announced a major support for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by distributing ₹26 crore in interest-free bank linkage loans to 210 SHGs at a program held in Mallampally mandal of Mulugu district on Sunday.

The minister urged women to use the funds effectively for business activities and economic advancement. He also announced that during the upcoming Medaram Jatara, women groups will be given special permission to set up food courts and shops on both sides of the national highway to capitalize on the huge influx of devotees.

Seethakka said the new Congress government has prioritized women’s development since taking office and emphasized the importance of SHGs using loans to set up sustainable businesses. She encouraged women to achieve economic equality with men by taking full advantage of the programs available to them.

The Minister noted that many young people from the region found jobs in the police and teaching departments and congratulated the successful candidates. While she called on other young people to be inspired by their hard work and aim higher, she especially encouraged women to pursue economic success and become equal competitors with men in the business world.

Later, Seethakka distributed sarees to SHG members under the Indira Mahila Shakti sari distribution scheme.