International Women's Day 2025: On March 8, 2025, the Telangana government is set to announce major plans and policies to give a new direction to women's empowerment. On this historic occasion, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will announce plans to provide free driving training and subsidized auto-rickshaws at a grand ceremony in Hyderabad. Additionally, the "Indira Mahila Shakti-2025" policy will be unveiled, strengthening the economic status of rural women. Let's learn about the government's new schemes, the significant changes being made for women's empowerment, and all the key aspects related to this event!

1. Government's New Schemes and Initiatives

  • Free driving training and subsidized auto-rickshaws
  • Unveiling of the Indira Mahila Shakti-2025 policy
  • Establishment of solar power plants to empower women's self-help groups (SHGs)
  • Inauguration of 64 MW solar plants in 32 districts
  • Agreement to lease buses purchased by SHGs to TGSRTC
  • Distribution of accident insurance claim checks worth ₹40 crore
  • Recruitment of over 14,000 Anganwadi teachers and assistants
  • Plans to open women-managed petrol pumps in all 31 districts

2. International Women's Day Celebration – A Grand Event!

  • Location: Parade Ground, Secunderabad
  • Chief Guest: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
  • Attendance: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Minister Dansari Anasuya (Seethakka), other ministers, and officials

This event will showcase the economic achievements of rural women, and the government will announce historic decisions for women's empowerment.

3. New Opportunities for Women's Groups!

  • Solar Energy Plant: Solar energy plants will be established by women's self-help groups (SHGs) in every district, providing women with new opportunities in the energy sector.
  • Petrol Pump Operation: Following the success of women's groups operating petrol pumps in the Narayanpet district, similar petrol pumps will be started in the other 31 districts as well.
  • SHG Buses:  Buses purchased by women's groups will be leased to the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC).
  • Insurance Benefits: Accident insurance claims of ₹40 crore will be paid to the families of 400 SHG members.

4. Employment and New Recruitments for Women

  • Recruitment of Anganwadi teachers and assistants
  • The government will appoint over 14,000 Anganwadi teachers and assistants, providing women with employment in the education and child development sector.
  • Promotion of women's entrepreneurship under new schemes
  • SHGs will be connected to new businesses and government projects, enabling them to become economically self-reliant.

5. Telangana's Women Empowerment Policy – The Best in India!
Minister of Women and Child Welfare Dansari Anasuya (Seethakka) has directed that the women's welfare policies of other states be studied to make Telangana's "Indira Mahila Shakti-2025" policy the best in the country. This policy will provide women with the best opportunities for education, employment, security, and entrepreneurship.