Hyderabad: Single women from several districts in the state have met Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday at Pragathi Bhavan and have expressed their thanks and gratitude for sanctioning pension to them.
The women, who came in large number, shared their happiness with the Chief Minister for according them the pension exempting from various rules in the government.
The decision taken by the government, thanks to the Chief Minister, has instilled confidence among the single women who are leading a difficult life, the women said amidst applause from the gathering.
The Chief Minister has taken the opportunity to inquire from the women, who came to meet him, about the working and implementation of several state government programmes, schemes and measures.
Responding to the Chief Minister’s queries, the women replied that Schemes like Kalyan Laxmi are being implemented well. Food being provided in the hostels along with eggs is good.
Anganwadi Centres are working well and the supply of power is also good. They are happy that under Mission Kakatiya Programme all the tanks and water bodies in the state are brimming with water.
Women belonging to Self-Help Groups among the gathering showed the awards that they have received for their work to the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister reiterated that his government would support and stand by the women.
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was also present at the event. (INN)