Fri Nov 07 15:21:04 UTC 2025: Summary:

Telangana is undergoing an economic transformation driven by women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The state government aims to empower one crore SHG women to become ‘crorepatis’ through initiatives like Indira Mahila Shakti, We-Hub Acceleration Programme, and RAMP. These programs provide financial assistance, training, and market access to help SHGs transition into formal MSMEs. The push is strategic, aligning with Telangana’s high per capita income and the goal of building a $1 trillion economy by 2034–35. The MSME Policy 2024 offers incentives specifically for women-led businesses, and the state is developing dedicated industrial parks. Successful examples include women expanding their businesses with government support and SHGs securing school contracts.

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Telangana Bets Big on Women-Led Entrepreneurship to Fuel Economic Growth

Hyderabad, November 7, 2025 – Telangana is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its economy by empowering women entrepreneurs, according to a report by The Hindu today. The state government is channeling resources into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), aiming to cultivate a new generation of business leaders.

Under the banner of initiatives like Indira Mahila Shakti, We-Hub Acceleration Programme, and RAMP, the government plans to elevate one crore SHG women to ‘crorepati’ status. These programs offer financial support, skills training, and access to markets, facilitating the transition of SHGs into formal Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

“Telangana women are no longer just participants, they are leaders of a new economic era,” said an official of the Industries Department.

The move comes as Telangana boasts the highest per capita income in the country for 2024-25. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy envisions women-led businesses as key drivers in achieving a $1 trillion Telangana economy by 2034–35. The upcoming ‘Telangana Rising Vision 2047’ document will outline the roadmap for SHG-driven enterprise.

The MSME Policy 2024 further incentivizes women-led businesses with capital subsidies, tax reimbursements, and power tariff rebates. Dedicated industrial parks are also being developed to support women entrepreneurs.

Success stories are already emerging, with women expanding businesses and securing government contracts. For example, officials say Radha Rani of Wanaparthy district expanded her small home kitchen into the Indira Mahila Shakti Meenakshi Food Truck with a ₹6 lakh investment under the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas. Her income has now crossed ₹3,000 a day, more than double what she previously earned.

The state’s focus on women-led entrepreneurship signals a significant shift in its economic development strategy, aiming to harness the potential of grassroots innovation to drive future growth.

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