Mangalore, September 21: Indians were able to overcome global economic recession due to their savings said Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman of Parliament Standing Committee for Human Resources Oscar Fernandes.
He was speaking after distributing uniforms to the members of Self-Help Groups organised by Navodaya Grama Vikasa Charitable Trust on Friday at Loyola Hall here.
“Self-Help Groups (SHGs) play a crucial role in empowering women. These Groups were succeeded in developing personality of women and also instilling leadership qualities in them” he said.
He said “late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi believed women folks can be empowered through Panchayathraj system. Thus, 33 per cent reservation was given. Now it is 50 per cent.” Women also repay the loans taken from banks promptly, he said.
He also appreciated the efforts of SHGs for implementing Right to Education Act.
Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel also spoke. Navodaya Grama Vikasa Charitable Trust Managing Trustee and SCDCC Bank Chairman M N Rjaendra Kumar presided over the function.
Earlier, five women hailing from different community and members of SHGs inaugurated the programme. The uniforms were distributed to 12 women SHGs and four men SHGs.
Entrepreneur Rohan Monteiro, Directors of SCDCC Bank and others were present.
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