Archive · 2 Dec 2025
SHGs Become Key Vote Influencers in Adilabad
In Adilabad district, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are very important in the sarpanch elections.
There are many SHGs with lots of members, and their votes can decide who wins.
Political parties are trying to get the support of SHG members.
The government has been helping SHGs by giving them loans and other support.
SHGs are also helping people build houses through the Indiramma housing scheme.
Even though SHGs don't support any political party officially, their members have personal preferences.
Both Congress and BJP leaders are trying to win over SHG members during their campaigns.
SHGs in Adilabad district have 1,19,664 members across 1,176 groups and 18 mandal samakyas.
SHG votes hold significant weight in almost all gram panchayats in the district.
SHGs are involved in village development and overseeing local schools through Amma committees.
Political parties are actively seeking support from SHG members for the sarpanch elections.
The state government has been providing interest-free bank loans and Indira Mahila Shakti sarees to strengthen SHGs financially.
- Who
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and political parties in Adilabad district
- What
- SHGs are influencing sarpanch elections and village development
- When
- During the sarpanch elections
- Where
- Adilabad district
- Why
- SHGs have considerable voting power and are involved in village development
- SHG Members
- 1,19,664
- SHGs
- 1,176
- Mandal Samakyas
- 18
- Key Beneficiaries
- Indiramma housing schemes
- Government Support
- Interest-free bank loans and Indira Mahila Shakti sarees
