8.2.1 Commencement: 1994
8.2.2 Background:
One of the key aspects of Womens problems is their total economic dependence on men. This leads to a host of gender problems such as discrimination, subjugation, harassment, violence, sexual abuse, forced prostitutions, dowry evil etc. Hence economic development of women is therefore a vital part of Women’s Empowerment.
8.2.3 Activities:
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Organisation of Women’s Self Help groups.
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Promotion of thrift among women
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Training workers to supervise the Micro credit programme.
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Provision of Micro Credit to Dalit women in Krishna, Guntur, Prakasham, Kurnool and the East and West Godavari Districts involving disbursement of loans for income generation programme .