Hyderabad, Nov. 24 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that lasting economic progress in Telangana is possible only when women and girls lead secure, self-reliant and dignified lives.
Speaking at a public meeting at Kodangal in Vikarabad district, shortly after laying the foundation stone for several developmental works in the region, he said his government is implementing a series of programmes aimed at empowering women and strengthening education, agriculture and infrastructure across the state.
The Chief Minister said the government's focus on women's welfare stems from a simple belief - "There will be economic development in the state only if the women are happy."He said Telangana has introduced multiple schemes...