KTR urges women entrepreneurs to explore govt schemes
Women entrepreneurs should explore the various opportunities that the State government is creating in other parts of Telangana, K T Rama Rao said.
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Hyderabad: Women entrepreneurs should explore the various opportunities that the State government is creating in other parts of Telangana, K T Rama Rao said. The minister for IT, I&C, MA&UD, govt of Telangana addressing women entrepreneurs at the Flo Hyderabad Business Awards, urged them to benefit from the women-centric subsidies and schemes being offered in every sector by the State government.
KTR and Amitabh Kant, India's G-20 Sherpa, former CEO Niti Aayog, presented the prestigious Flo Hyderabad Business Awards to 20 Women Entrepreneurs in an event held here. Jayanti Dalmia, National president, Flo and Pinky Reddy, past National president, Flo graced the event as Guests of Honour. Over 500 FLO members, spouses and elites of Hyderabad attended the event.
Addressing the gathering, Amitabh Kant said, "If India has to grow at high rates of 9 per cent - 10 per cent per annum for the next three decades or more, then it will not be possible unless more women attain leadership positions. G-20 is a great opportunity to push women to lead development across the world."
In her opening remarks Shubhraa Maheshwari, Chairperson FLO Hyderabad remarked, "Women entrepreneurship is the new currency of 21st Century India. With 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' the scope for a larger number of women in India's workforce is tremendous."
