Hyderabad, March 21 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged NABARD Chairman Shaji K V to provide low-interest loans under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to support various developmental initiatives in the state.

During a meeting with the NABARD chairman in Hyderabad on Friday, the chief minister sought funding for micro-irrigation projects and emphasised the need to strengthen and establish new cooperative societies.

He also called for a special scheme for women's self-help groups (SHGs) and suggested linking the management of solar plants provided to SHG women with NABARD for better financial sustainability, an official statement said.

Additionally, CM Revanth Reddy requested cooperation in enhancing the ...