WARANGAL: Panchayatraj minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao announced that the state government is implementing a scheme for women called Stree Nidhi Suraksha – B. Under it, eligible beneficiaries pay a one-time fee of Rs 690 to become a member of the scheme.
Needy women will then become eligible to avail loans, which can be repaid in easy instalments over a period of three years. In case a member enrolled under the scheme dies, her family will get an amount of up to Rs 1 lakh, the minister explained.
Addressing women beneficiaries of Stree Nidhi at Thorrur and Peddavangara mandals in Mahbubabad district on Sunday, he reiterated that the government is committed to development of women.
“Development of your family, society and country is in your hands. You must ensure that loans you take support your growth. During 2020–21, the state government is providing loans totalling to Rs 2,400 crore under Stree Nidhi. So far, Rs 1,140 crore have been given to 2.74 lakh women…
