CM Revanth to host 1 crore women in mega gathering, seeks PM Modi’s presence

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday announced plans to have a large public gathering with one crore women and invite prime minister Narendra Modi to the occasion, highlighting his government’s goal of turning one crore women who belong to self-help groups into ‘crorepatis’.

Speaking at the inauguration of a petrol pump in Narayanpet district, which will be managed by the district-level federation of SHGs, he emphasised that the total number of SHG members in the State should reach one crore. Currently, the number stands at approximately 67 lakh.

“One day, when we get the opportunity, we will demonstrate our strength with one crore women on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad. With the cooperation of BJP MP DK Aruna, we will then invite the prime minister and seek funds,” the chief minister said.

Spirit of give and take

The State and Central governments should function in a spirit of ‘give and take’, he said, and added that politics should be confined to election time. He also announced that the government plans to distribute two high-quality sarees per year to SHG members.

Discussing initiatives to promote women SHGs, CM Revanth Reddy said the State government is encouraging these groups to establish solar power plants with a target of generating 1,000 MW of solar power. The government has allocated land in Hyderabad’s IT hub, where major IT companies operate, to set up stalls for SHG members to sell their products.

CM opens Government Medical College in Narayanpet

Later, the chief minister also inaugurated a Government Medical College building and interacted with the medical college students at Narayanpet.

“Delighted to start a medical college, paramedical and nursing college in a remote area. Although the Centre rejected it, State Medical and Health minister and officials worked hard and brought permission for eight medical colleges. This is a testament to the sincerity of the people’s government,” he said.

The government is making efforts to develop infrastructure in the new medical college. Students should take advantage of the facilities provided in the medical college. Baba Saheb Ambedkar said that development is being achieved only when the fruits of the welfare schemes reach the needy. The MLAs are fully aware of the people’s needs. The people’s government is always at the forefront of making education available to the poor.

“Doctor profession is not a job but a responsibility. Doctors can deliver good services to the State if they excel in their profession. It is a befitting tribute to Chittem Narsi Reddy, who served the people of this area for 50 years, to name this medical college after him. The officials should take steps in this direction,” the chief minister said.