IMS Building in Suryapet, Telangana.
HYDERABAD
Intended for use by District Women’s Federations (Zilla Samakhyas SHGs under SERP) and intended as centers for economic and social empowerment of rural women, Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans are nearing completion across Telangana, with the state government planning a nationwide inauguration on June 2, coinciding with Telangana Formation Day.
The government has started construction of Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans in 22 districts at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore as buildings already exist in 10 former districts. Each building is being developed at a cost of ₹ 5 crore with modern infrastructure and facilities aimed at empowering women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and providing them with a permanent institutional platform.
Of the 22 buildings, construction has been completed in 17 districts, and work is in the final stage in the remaining districts. Each structure is built on an area of approximately 15,000 square feet with state-of-the-art facilities. Technical officials from Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department are monitoring the progress of the work under the guidance of Special Chief Secretary Dana Kishore and Commissioner Divya Devarajan.
These buildings are expected to function as centers for administrative activities, skill development, entrepreneurship and marketing support for rural women.
Officials said the initiative will significantly improve income generation opportunities for women by creating better market access for SHG products.
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) said women associated with self-help groups form a strong pillar of Telangana’s rural economy. “These buildings will emerge as symbols of women’s economic progress and serve as a model for the country,” she added.
Published – 08 May 2026 18:52 IST
