HYDERABAD, JUNE 13, 2024: As per the directions of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari held a review meeting on Thursday at Secretariat on “Mahila Shakti – Canteen Services” to be set up across the State. The CS directed the PR & RD Commissioner to prepare a detailed Action plan on the functioning, management, how much space is required for the establishment of canteens.
The Chief Secretary stated during the meeting, the Chief Minister is intended to strengthen women organizations in the state. The special canteens to be set up in all Government offices, District Collectorates, Tourist Places, various Temples, Bus stands, Industrial areas with the assistance of women organizations. A study has been done on successful performance of canteens running in Kerala and “Didi Ka Rasoi” in West Bengal. It has been revealed that target of setting up at least 150 canteens in the next two years. The management of these canteens will be handed over to the rural Women SHGroups and also a special training will be given to these Groups on the management of canteens.
Revenue Principal Secretary Naveen Mittal, Panchayat Raj Commissioner Anita Ramachandran, Health Department Commissioner Karnan, Endowment Commissioner Hanumantha Rao, Tourism Director Nikhila, Tourism Corporation MD Ramesh Naidu and others were present.
