APMAS has empowered millions of women through SHG movement, says Governor
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised the Andhra Pradesh Mahila Abhivruddhi Society (APMAS) for its 25-year contribution to women's empowerment and rural development. The organization has supported millions of women through Self-Help Groups and strengthened agricultural value chains for small farmers.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of community-led development models in fostering inclusive economic growth in rural India.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said the Self-Help Group (SHG) movement in India had evolved into one of the largest social development movements in the world, stating that women’s empowerment is the strongest foundation for building a developed and inclusive India.
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