AP CM assures women; Govt committed towards their economic development

Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the state government is committed towards the economic development of women and thus brought welfare schemes like Aasara and Cheyutha paving the way for true empowerment.
At a review meeting on the implementation of Asara and other schemes here on Wednesday, he said that the government also revived zero interest loans that were cancelled during the TDP regime and partnered with major companies like ITC, Reliance and Amul to support women entrepreneurs.
The Chief Minister directed the officials to ensure spot documentation while availing loans for employment avenues that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
He said that steps should be taken to provide a loan of Rs.35,000 at 25 paise interest.
In this context, Mr Reddy stated that the government had brought welfare schemes like Asara and Cheyutha and directed the authorities to create awareness among the women on these programs that are being carried out.
He instructed the officials to come up with special programs ahead of the disbursement of the second tranche of the Aasara initiative, by involving the public representatives.
The Chief Minister said that the money given under Aasara should be deposited in unencumbered accounts so that the banks cannot deduct the money for unpaid debts.
Reviewing YSR Cheyutha, he directed the authorities to ensure that marketing their businesses shouldn’t be a problem and told the officials to take appropriate measures so that no woman runs into losses.
The main purpose of the scheme is to make women use the money provided for sustainable livelihood.
Meanwhile, the officials informed that over 8 lakh DWACRA groups were benefited under Aasara scheme, where the government has given Rs 6330.58 crore in the first tranche.
Officials said that the social audit on the list of beneficiaries for the second tranche has been completed and the lists have also been displayed in the village secretariats.
Similarly, through YSR Cheyutha, in the first phase, almost 3 lakh women have set up businesses like retail shops, rearing cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats.
In the second phase, the government is aiming to create employment opportunities for 2,21,598 women.
As the government launched sustainable economic growth plans with Procter & Gamble, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Retail, Amul and Allana companies in the previous year, this year the government is entering MoUs with Reliance’s Ajio, Tanager, Rural Development Center, Mahindra, Gain and Kalgudi.
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