Chief Minister credits ₹589 crore into accounts of 3.9 lakh women
The Hindu
EBC Nestham aimed at helping the poor, says Jagan
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday disbursed ₹589 crore into the accounts of 3,92,674 economically-backward women from upper castes under the EBC Nestham scheme.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the scheme is aimed at improving the livelihoods of economically backward women in the 45-60 age group by providing financial assistance of ₹15,000 per annum. “The EBC Nestham was not mentioned in the election manifesto, yet the government has come up with the scheme to help the poor,” the Chief Minister said.
The government implemented similar schemes like YSR Cheyutha and Kapu Nestham to empower middle-aged women, where over 32 lakh women benefited. “The government is committed to women’s empowerment and has partnered with top companies like ITC, Amul, Proctor and Gamble and Reliance to facilitate women with business opportunities,” Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said. Such initiatives would boost confidence among women to run their businesses effortlessly and make them self-reliant.