Hyderabad: BRS Party MLC Kavitha lauded Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for his commitment towards the empowerment of women in the state.
Speaking at an International Women’s Day celebration held at Ramlila Maidan, Mahatmanagar, Timmapur Mandal, Karimnagar District on Monday, she commended the Telangana government’s efforts in implementing numerous welfare schemes for women and highlighted that the government will provide 33% reservation in the police department and other departments.
She further highlighted the government’s interest-free loan scheme for women’s organizations, which has disbursed Rs.18,000 crore. She noted that these efforts have given confidence to girls who were previously confined to their homes and encouraged them to venture out for work. She assured that the government will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of these girls.
MLC Kavitha also acknowledged that the situation for girls’ education has drastically improved under the current government, as they can now pursue higher studies in neighbouring towns without fear.The event was attended by Ministers Satyavathy Rathore, Gangula Kamalakar, Manakondur MLA Rasmayi Balakishan, and Planning Commission Vice President Boinpally Vinod Kumar. (INN)