Hyderabad, May 9 -- Women Self-Help Groups get major boosts as the Telangana government has announced a Rs.19,838 crore loan target for 3.55 lakh SHGs in the financial year 2025-26.

Launching the SERP Annual Action Plan at Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said SHGs in Telangana are not only supporting their own families but are now creating jobs and contributing to the economy.

She formally opened the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp, and also released a financial literacy handbook meant for SHG members. The event was attended by bankers, PR & RD Secretary Lokesh Kumar, SERP CEO Divya Devarajan, Stree Nidhi MD Vidyasagar Reddy, and women's federation leaders. ...