The Hindu       03.08.2012

Chittoor corporation leads from the front

The Chittoor corporation stands first in the State in sanctioning loans to self-help groups (SHGs) during the year so far, said C.K. Babu, MLA.Talking to mediapersons here on Thursday, he said that 1,680 SHGs have been sanctioned loans of Rs. 54.18 crore in Chittoor corporation till date.

In addition to this, a mahila building was constructed in the corporation to conduct meetings and carry out programmes. Further, he said that eligible women were identified and were prevailed upon to take an insurance policy under the Jana Beema Scheme.The mahila association in Chittoor corporation was identified in the State in implementing social security and Abhayahastam schemes, said Mr. Babu.