Self-help groups show potential of women-led development in India: Jitendra Singh [Video]

The self-help groups (SHG) reflect the potential of women-led development in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Emphasising the importance of “women-led development” as a key priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance agenda, Singh said this while addressing a gathering of nearly 3,000 women from SHGs in Andhra Pradesh’s Moragudi village.

“These groups are playing a transformative role in empowering rural women by promoting financial literacy, food processing, and the production of handloom and millet-based products,” said Singh.

Supported by central schemes such as the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), “these SHGs represent a beacon of hope for economic self-reliance”, said the Minister lauded their efforts.

He encouraged further skill development through programmes like SEEDAP, which aim to enhance employability and entrepreneurial opportunities in the region.

Singh’s visit to Moragudi village is part of his three-day visit to YSR Kadapa under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). His key priorities during the visit include women’s …