The Hindu 03.08.2012
Chittoor corporation leads from the front
The Chittoor corporation stands first in the State in
sanctioning loans to self-help groups (SHGs) during the year so far,
said C.K. Babu, MLA.Talking to mediapersons here on
Thursday, he said that 1,680 SHGs have been sanctioned loans of Rs.
54.18 crore in Chittoor corporation till date.
In
addition to this, a mahila building was constructed in the corporation
to conduct meetings and carry out programmes. Further, he said that
eligible women were identified and were prevailed upon to take an
insurance policy under the Jana Beema Scheme.The
mahila association in Chittoor corporation was identified in the State
in implementing social security and Abhayahastam schemes, said Mr. Babu.
