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Hyderabad, India – November 21, 2025 – Thirteen Self-Help (DWCRA) Federations were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the national conference of Self-Help Group Federations and FPOs, concluding today in Hyderabad. The conference, organized by the Hyderabad-based voluntary organization APMAS, marked its fifth year of presenting the national awards.

The top prize was awarded to Sai Krupa Mandal Federation from Kamalapur mandal of Hanamkonda district, showcasing the federation’s exceptional work. Federations from Jharkhand secured the second and third positions. At the South Regional level, Mandal Federations from Nizamabad district claimed the first and second spots. Awards were also presented to top performers from various regional levels.

Telangana State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G. Chinna Reddy presented the awards. More than 200 SHG (DWCRA) Federation leaders, bankers, development sector experts, and representatives from 17 states attended the two-day event, which took place at the Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute.

Mr. Chinna Reddy emphasized the government’s commitment to empowering women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs), noting that Telangana currently has approximately 60 lakh women in SHGs, with the goal of reaching 1 crore. He stated Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s vision is to make all of them crorepatis and the government is working in that direction.

However, Governing Body Chairman K. Madhava Rao raised concerns about the negative impact of alcohol abuse and domestic violence on families, despite the increasing income of SHG members. He urged women’s groups and federations to actively combat these social issues.

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