Koti Mahila Koteeswarulu
- Telangana Vision 2047
- Koti Mahila Koteeswarulu
Shri A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana
Beyond promises to action
Under Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy’s Congress government, the idea of women empowerment in Telangana has seen a major transformation - from being just rhetoric to becoming a reality.
As recently as International Women’s Day this year (March 8, 2025), Shri A. Revanth Reddy has launched a new initiative to strengthen the women SHGs with the motto of making ‘one crore crorepatis’.
Stree Nidhi: Empowering
women with financial freedom
Stree Nidhi delivers critical financial support to 4.35 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across Telangana, serving as a lifeline for women seeking economic independence. The initiative’s key features include:
Emergency responsiveness
Funds disbursed within 48 hours for medical emergencies, education, or family needs.
Accessibility
Mobile app-based loans with minimal documentation.
Protection
Shields women from predatory moneylenders and loan sharks.
Comprehensive coverage
Supports agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, and various other livelihoods.
65 lakh women, one vision:
Economic independence through SHGs
In Telangana, over 65 lakh women are united under a powerful microfinancing network – Self-Help Groups (SHGs) – with a shared goal of achieving economic freedom and social empowerment. They have revolutionised financial inclusion for Telangana women.
Structured growth
65 lakh members organised across 4.35 lakh SHGs, 18,397 village organisations, 554 mandal samakhyas, and 30 zilla samakhyas.
Empowerment ecosystem
Regular savings, credit access, collective decision-making, and social awareness.
Transformation
Women gaining economic independence, confidence, and improved social standing.
Mahalakshmi scheme:
Immediate relief for everyday needs
Launched immediately after Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy assumed office, in December 2023, this flagship programme delivers immediate benefits to women from BPL families:
LPG cylinder @500
Gas cylinders at just Rs. 500 for each household that possesses a white ration card.
Free bus ride
Free TSRTC bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals statewide — accessible through Aadhaar verification.
200 Free units of electricity
Zero bill for usage of electricity up to 200 units per household for BPL families in Telangana.
Indiramma Mahila Shakti:
Reimagining development
This groundbreaking policy leverages the established SHG network to create wealth and sustainable livelihoods.
Massive financial support
Rs. 1 lakh crore bank loan linkage to SHGs; Rs. 25,000 crore earmarked for small businesses.
Comprehensive protection
Rs. 2 lakh loan insurance and Rs. 10 lakh group accidental insurance.
Infrastructure development
Mini industrial parks in every Assembly constituency.
Market access for products
Dedicated branding, packaging, and marketing support for SHG products.
The Congress government’s integrated approach has transformed women’s lives, making the concept of empowerment a tangible reality, thereby creating pathways for economic freedom, dignity, and leadership for every woman in Telangana.