Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Official Advocates for Women Entrepreneurs
A government official named Vakati Karuna talked to people who help women's groups in rural areas.
She wants these groups to help women become business owners.
She told the staff to go to the women's meetings and help them make decisions.
It's important that the women keep good track of their money.
Karuna wants the staff to find women who are already business owners and give them support.
She also mentioned that women should have access to programs that help them start or grow their businesses, like getting loans.
This will allow women to be more confident and successful in their ventures.
Vakati Karuna, IAS, spoke at a review meeting in Puttaparthi.
She urged Velugu staff to support women's self-help groups (SHGs).
Karuna emphasized the importance of accurate financial record-keeping by SHGs.
She directed staff to identify and support women entrepreneurs.
Karuna encouraged access to schemes like PMFME and PMEGP for women.
- Who
- Vakati Karuna, IAS, along with Velugu staff, SHGs, and other officials.
- What
- Vakati Karuna discussed empowering women as entrepreneurs and supporting self-help groups.
- When
- The review meeting took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The meeting was held in Puttaparthi, at Shadi Mahal, Ganesh Circle.
- Why
- To promote women's economic empowerment and sustainable rural development.
- Speaker
- Vakati Karuna, IAS
- Organization
- SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty)
- Location
- Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
- Focus
- Women's economic empowerment
- Key Message
- Support for women entrepreneurs and SHGs
- Meeting Venue
- Shadi Mahal, Ganesh Circle
- Date
- Wednesday