Telangana Launches Special Incubator Centres for Women Entrepreneurs, ₹10.70 Crore Allocated to Each Centre: Minister Seethakka

The Telangana Government has launched special incubator centres for women entrepreneurs with the aim of transforming women into business owners, industry leaders and job creators. Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Women & Child Welfare Minister Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said the government’s goal is to ensure that women hold not only bank passbooks but also industries and businesses.

The inauguration of the special incubator centres was held at Komaram Bheem Adivasi Bhavan in Banjara Hills. Seethakka attended the programme as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the initiative by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

Major Push for Women Entrepreneurship in Telangana

Speaking at the event, Seethakka said the Telangana Government is taking historic decisions to strengthen women’s economic empowerment.

She said the government wants women to move beyond being beneficiaries and become industrialists and business owners.

“This is not just a routine programme. What we are launching today is an economic movement that will change the future of Telangana’s rural women,” the Minister said.

She added that the incubator centres will serve as a strong platform for the talent, ideas and business dreams of rural women.

Two Special Incubators Established with BITS Pilani and T-Hub

The Minister announced that two special incubator centres are being established in partnership with BITS Pilani and T-Hub, one of India’s leading innovation platforms.

According to Seethakka:

• Two special incubators have been established.
• ₹10.70 crore has been allocated to each incubator centre.

The centres are intended to provide comprehensive support to aspiring women entrepreneurs.

Training, Branding and Financial Guidance for Women

The incubator centres will provide:

• Training
• Branding support
• Marketing assistance
• Digital support
• Financial guidance
• Business mentoring

The Minister announced that 300 women entrepreneurs will be selected and provided with special training.

She said the objective is to create global market opportunities for rural businesses.

Telangana Has 67 Lakh SHG Women

Seethakka stated that Telangana currently has 67 lakh women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), who form the backbone of the rural economy.

She added that:

• 6.43 lakh women are already running various businesses across the state.
• A special SHG App has been developed to help expand their businesses.

Women Must Become Job Creators

The Minister emphasized that women should progress from seeking jobs to creating employment opportunities.

“We don’t want women to remain job seekers… we want women to become job creators,” she said.

According to Seethakka, the government’s long-term vision is to create a strong ecosystem where women lead businesses and generate employment.

Interest-Free Loans Increased from ₹5 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh

The Minister said the government has taken major decisions to reduce the financial burden on women.

She announced that:

• Interest-free loans for women’s groups have been increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
• More than ₹60,000 crore in bank linkage loans has already been provided to women’s groups.

“Even when banks hesitate to lend to large businessmen, they are coming forward to provide loans to women’s groups because women’s groups have become a national model by maintaining 100 percent repayment,” she said.

Women-Led Businesses Generating Significant Income

Seethakka highlighted several successful examples of women-led enterprises.

According to the Minister:

• Solar power plants worth ₹3 crore have been established for women in Madhira.
• These projects generate income of up to ₹5 lakh per month.
• Petrol bunks managed by women are earning profits of up to ₹4 lakh per month.

She also revealed that during the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara:

• Financial assistance of ₹6 crore was provided to 554 women.
• The women generated business worth ₹9.5 crore in just 15 days.

The government is also promoting business models such as:

• Food trucks
• Fish mobile trucks

Telangana Women Reaching International Markets

The Minister said the government aims to ensure that products made by women in villages reach international markets rather than remaining limited to local sales.

She cited the example of tamarind seed masks produced by women in Cheriyal, which have been exported to the Netherlands.

Seethakka said this achievement reflects the creativity and entrepreneurial potential of Telangana women.

She expressed hope that the slogan:

“Made in Telangana… Made by Women”

would gain recognition across the world.

Government Supporting Women Beyond Opportunities

The Minister said the government is not only creating opportunities for women but also helping them develop the confidence to seize those opportunities.

She called for the creation of at least one woman entrepreneur in every village and said the success of one woman should inspire many others.

Education, Housing and Free Travel Support for Women

Seethakka highlighted several welfare initiatives aimed at supporting women.

She said:

• Literacy programmes are being conducted for women who cannot read and write.
• Indiramma Houses are being sanctioned in the names of women.
• Free bus travel has reduced monthly travel expenses for poor women.

Seethakka Calls for Women’s Unity

The Minister urged women to move forward collectively and work together like an army.

“Respecting women means respecting society,” she said.

She expressed hope that Telangana women would become role models for the country and that industries led by rural women would flourish across the state.

Dignitaries Present at the Event

The programme was attended by:

• Divya Devarajan, CEO, SERP
• Kavikrut, CEO, T-Hub
• Seetha Pallachola, CEO, WE-HUB
• Johnson, SERP Non-Farm Director
• DRDO representatives
• District Women Federation members
• Self-Help Group women
• Young entrepreneurs
• Experts from various sectors

The Telangana Government has launched special incubator centres for women entrepreneurs at Komaram Bheem Adivasi Bhavan in Banjara Hills, with Minister Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka announcing that ₹10.70 crore has been allocated to each of the two centres established in partnership with BITS Pilani and T-Hub. The incubators will support 300 women entrepreneurs through training, branding, marketing, financial guidance and business mentoring. The initiative aims to transform women from job seekers into job creators while promoting the global recognition of products under the slogan “Made in Telangana… Made by Women.”

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