Former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of TDP, unveiled the website for the initiative named ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’ (Wings to Dreams).
Andhra Pradesh’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Wednesday launched a website to enable women, aspiring to pursue professional courses, to enrol for a scheme which the party promises to launch after coming to power in alliance with the BJP and the Jana Sena.
TDP supremo and former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched the website of the scheme titled ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’ (Wings to Dreams).
Some women registered their names for the scheme during the programme held at his residence.
Under the scheme, the TDP-JSP-BJP government will pay the interest for the loans taken by the women for pursuing professional courses and the government will act as their loan guarantor. Women who completed Class 12 can register for the scheme. After the registration, a certificate is generated which can be shown to the bank to opt for a loan. The TDP chief called this an investment for the state’s and women’s future.
“We have introduced a new pioneering initiative named ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu.’ Encouraging all to dream boldly and pursue success has been my mantra. Acknowledging women’s resilience, we proudly unveil this new program,” he expressed. He highlighted that the TDP was the trailblazer in implementing 33% reservations for women in educational institutions and job opportunities, a first in the nation’s history.
22 new schemes
The TDP chief said his party and its alliance partners have promised 22 new schemes. Under Mahasakthi alone, it promised five schemes for women.
“We have launched Thallaki Vandhanam, under which we will give Rs 15,000 to every school-going child every year without any conditions. Through the Deepam scheme, we will provide 3 gas cylinders free every year. Women will get free travel in the RTC buses. Women in the age group of 18 to 59 years, will get Rs 1,500 every month. We have also created a scheme to provide protected drinking water to every house through a tap system,” he said, adding that the schemes will empower women.
Chandrababu Naidu recalled how he promoted the Information Technology sector in Hyderabad and set up leading educational institutions when he was the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh.
“Some people didn’t believe that there would be opportunities if they studied Information Technology 20 years ago. To give them jobs, I established Hitec City. This was the beginning,” he said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the significance of women’s empowerment through his latest initiative, ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’.
He emphasized that this program extends beyond one sector, focusing on enhancing women’s education, skill development, and capacity-building.
Naidu advocates for the empowerment of women as vital for societal advancement. While recognizing the enduring challenges of gender discrimination and limited opportunities, he aims to overcome these obstacles through initiatives like ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’, fostering a more equitable society.
A central tenet of this initiative is to facilitate women’s access to higher education.
Naidu recognizes the pivotal role of education in equipping women with essential skills and knowledge crucial for success in their respective domains. By offering a range of scholarships and grants, ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’ endeavors to empower gifted young women who might otherwise have been deprived of opportunities for advanced education.
In addition to education, this initiative also focuses on skill development for women. Naidu believes that equipping women with practical skills can help them become self-sufficient and financially independent. The program offers training in a variety of fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. By providing these opportunities, ‘Kalalaku Rekkalu’ aims to empower women to pursue their passions and build successful careers. Naidu also understands the importance of building strong networks for women.
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