Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Government to Build Exclusive Buildings for SHGs
The government in Hyderabad has decided to build special buildings just for women's self-help groups (SHGs) in villages.
These buildings will help the women's groups meet, plan their work, and make decisions more easily.
Each village can get one building, which will cost about Rs 10 lakh to build.
The government has made rules about how to choose the land and who will build the buildings.
The buildings will be checked to make sure they are built well and used properly.
This is a big step to help women's groups work better and have a permanent place to meet and plan their activities.
The government believes this will help rural women become more self-reliant and confident.
Some people think the money could be used for other things, but the government says it's important to support women's groups.
Government announces construction of exclusive buildings for women's SHG federations in villages.
Each village eligible for one building at an estimated cost of up to Rs 10 lakh.
Buildings to be constructed on government land, covering 200 square yards with a minimum built-up area of 552 square feet.
Approval process involves gram sabha resolutions, mandal and district-level channels, and final clearance from the district collector.
Construction supervised by panchayati raj engineering staff, with mandatory social audits within six months of completion.
- Who
- Government of Telangana, Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari 'Seethakka' Anasuya, Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- What
- Construction of exclusive buildings for SHG federations at the village level
- When
- Announced on Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- To provide permanent spaces for meetings, training, livelihood planning, and welfare activities, enhancing operational efficiency of SHGs
Government
Opposition
Funding Source
Government
Funding will come from employment guarantee funds.
Opposition
Opposition parties argue that the funds could be better utilized for direct employment generation.
- Estimated Cost per Building
- Rs 10 lakh
- Land Area per Building
- 200 square yards
- Minimum Built-up Area
- 552 square feet
- Approval Process
- Gram sabha resolution, mandal and district-level channels, district collector clearance
- Construction Supervision
- Panchayati raj engineering staff
- Funding Source
- Employment guarantee funds
- Social Audit Deadline
- Within 6 months of completion