Hyderabad, April 10 -- In a major push for women's empowerment, the Telangana government is strengthening brick manufacturing units run by women's self-help groups, creating livelihood opportunities while supporting housing construction initiatives.
A statewide survey by SERP identified 736 such units, many of which are currently underutilised, producing only 300 to 1,000 bricks per day against a potential capacity of up to 2,500 bricks. Efforts are underway to enhance production capacity through financial assistance, training, and improved infrastructure.
Under schemes like PMEGP and Stree Nidhi, loans with subsidies of up to 35 per cent are being extended, while detailed project reports have been prepared to facilitate quicker sanction ...