On 27th July 2021, the Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development of Telangana, K. T. Rama Rao, inaugurated a rice mill constructed by Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries in the state. The rice mill, located in the village of Peddapalli, has been built under the Dalit Bandhu scheme, which aims to empower Dalit families by providing them with financial assistance and support to start their own businesses.
The Dalit Bandhu scheme was launched by the Telangana government in May 2021, with the aim of providing financial assistance of up to Rs. 10 lakh to each Dalit family in the state. The scheme is aimed at empowering Dalits by providing them with the resources to start their own businesses and become self-sufficient. The scheme also provides support in terms of training and mentoring to ensure that the beneficiaries are able to run their businesses successfully.
The rice mill inaugurated by K. T. Rama Rao is a prime example of the success of the Dalit Bandhu scheme. The mill has been constructed by a group of Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries who have come together to start their own business. The mill has a capacity of processing 10 tonnes of paddy per day and is expected to generate employment for around 25 people.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, K. T. Rama Rao praised the efforts of the Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries and said that the scheme was aimed at empowering Dalits and ensuring that they have access to equal opportunities. He also urged other Dalit families in the state to take advantage of the scheme and start their own businesses.
The inauguration of the rice mill is a significant milestone for the Dalit Bandhu scheme and is expected to inspire other Dalit families in the state to take advantage of the scheme and start their own businesses. The scheme has already received a positive response from the Dalit community in the state, with many families applying for financial assistance to start their own businesses.
The Dalit Bandhu scheme is a step towards empowering Dalits and ensuring that they have access to equal opportunities. The scheme has the potential to transform the lives of thousands of Dalit families in Telangana and provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient and successful entrepreneurs. The inauguration of the rice mill is a testament to the success of the scheme and a sign of hope for the future of the Dalit community in the state.
