Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation for several projects during his visit to Adilabad district on Friday to usher in development of the backward areas.
Mr. Reddy announced that AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi would soon launch the scheme providing ₹500 LPG cylinder to domestic customers. He emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring a dignified life for women.
He interacted with SHG members and distributed ₹60 crore to over 1,450 SHGs. He also assured to assign school students’ uniform stitching work to SHGs, and questioned BRS leaders for criticising the free bus ride for women scheme. “Why is their (BRS leaders) heart burning when we are providing free bus service to women?” he asked.