Tamil Nadu CM Vijay disburses Rs 3,000 crore to SHGs
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay handed over bank-linked credit to 26,000 self-help group members across the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay disbursed Rs 3,000 crore in bank-linked credit to 26,000 self-help group (SHG) members across the state on Tuesday, according to The Federal and Hindustan Times.
The Chief Minister handed over Rs 1,110 crore to more than 9,000 regional SHG members at an event held at Kanjikovil Pirivu in Perundurai, Erode district.
An official said the initiative encourages women's collectives to contribute to the state economy and reflects a commitment to encourage their talent.
Before the distribution, Vijay toured an exhibition showcasing products from various SHGs, including Toda tribal embroidery from the Paalmalar group of Nilgiris district.
The Chief Minister interacted with groups such as the Anbu group from Kanyakumari and the Angala Parameswari collective from Erode while reviewing items like bamboo products and handloom bedspreads.
During the visit, Vijay sipped tea at catering stalls set up by the Olichudar and Eswaran SHGs and paid for the refreshments himself.
He also observed demonstrations of banana fibre decor and clay pottery, purchasing a banana fibre product and a wooden sculpture carved in his likeness.